Updates

#ReopenStrong – A Commitment to Health & Safety

From the Chancellor

Your school’s reopening plan is unique and designed to meet the needs of your school community. Families helped determine what Term 3 learning looks like for their students.

Roosevelt HS & Roosevelt STAY

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School Building Readiness Checklist Coming Soon School Reopening Resources DCPS Health and Safety Commitments (para español, haga clic aquí) DCPS Building Readiness Checklist (para español, haga clic aquí) Review readiness plans for other schools.

Ron Brown College Preparatory HS

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Phelps HS

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McKinley Tech HS

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Ida B. Wells MS

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Hart MS

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Hardy MS

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Eliot-Hine MS

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Eastern HS

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Dunbar HS

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Duke Ellington School of the Arts

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Deal MS

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Coolidge HS

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Brookland MS

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Bard High School Early College DC

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Banneker HS

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Anacostia HS

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H.D. Woodson HS

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School Without Walls HS

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Sousa MS

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Stuart-Hobson MS

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Woodrow Wilson HS

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Ballou HS & Ballou STAY

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Columbia Heights EC

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Cardozo EC

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Luke C. Moore HS

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Kramer MS

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MacFarland MS

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Johnson MS

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Jefferson Academy MS

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Kimball Elementary: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the Kimball Elementary community was sent on January 12, 2021, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19, DC Public Schools Read more

Savoy Elementary: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the Savoy Elementary community was sent on January 11, 2021, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19, DC Public Schools Read more

Hendley Elementary: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the Hendley Elementary community was sent on January 12, 2021, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19, DC Public Schools Read more

MacFarland Middle: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the MacFarland Middle community was sent on January 11, 2021, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19, DC Public Schools Read more

Term 3 Update: In-Person Learning Expands to All Grades

From the Chancellor

Term 3 begins on Monday, February 1, and every school will offer a range of in-person learning options and services for students.

Lafayette Elementary: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the Lafayette Elementary community was sent on January 8, 2021, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19, DC Public Schools Read more

Excel Academy: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the Excel Academy community was sent on January 8, 2021, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19, DC Public Schools Read more

A Message to the DCPS Community

From the Chancellor

Dear DCPS Community, I am angry. Like many of you, I watched Wednesday’s senseless attack on the U.S. Capitol in horror and disgust. To see our town where we live and work and raise our children become a battleground for white nationalists and threaten the fabric of our democracy is unacceptable. It is another reminder Read more

Watkins Elementary: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the Watkins Elementary community was sent on January 7, 2021, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19, DC Public Schools Read more

Smothers Elementary: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the Smothers Elementary community was sent on January 6, 2021, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19, DC Public Schools Read more

Hyde-Addison Elementary: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the Hyde-Addison Elementary community was sent on January 5, 2021, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19, DC Public Schools Read more

Seaton Elementary: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the Seaton Elementary community was sent on December 29, 2020, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19, DC Public Schools Read more

Bancroft Elementary: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the Bancroft Elementary community was sent on December 28, 2020, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19, DC Public Schools Read more

Aiton Elementary: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the Aiton Elementary community was sent on December 28, 2020, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19, DC Public Schools Read more

A Parent’s Guide to Section 504 Supports for Students with Disabilities

Parent University

Learn more about section 504 supports for students with disabilities.

How to Use the Aspen Parent Portal

Parent University

Learn more about how to use the Aspen Parent Portal.

Bullying Prevention 101 for Parents and Families

Parent University

Learn more about bullying prevention.

Supporting Students To and Through College

Parent University

Learn more about how to support students through and to college in this series of videos.

Considering a Trip?

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To help limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and to protect the health and safety of all children and staff of schools and child development facilities, travel outside of the District, Maryland or Virginia remains discouraged at this time.

Winter Break and Happy Holidays from DCPS

From the Chancellor

This post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on December 24, 2020. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families, Happy holidays from DC Public Schools. We appreciate that you have chosen to be part of the DCPS family. Socially distanced, but still together, DCPS continues to Read more

Hearst Elementary: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the Hearst Elementary community was sent on December 22, 2020, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19, DC Public Schools Read more

Savoy Elementary: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the Savoy Elementary community was sent on December 21, 2020, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19, DC Public Schools Read more

Stoddert Elementary: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the Stoddert Elementary community was sent on December 21, 2020, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19, DC Public Schools Read more

LaSalle-Backus Education Campus: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the LaSalle-Backus EC community was sent on December 21, 2020, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19, DC Public Schools Read more

#ReopenStrong Partner Spotlight: AlphaBEST Education

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AlphaBEST Education is one of DCPS’ community partners supporting CARE Classrooms at elementary schools. AlphaBEST Education is proud to partner with DCPS to offer students a safe and caring place to learn. Students in our AlphaAcademy™/ CARES classrooms are provided with the perfect combination of virtual learning support, enrichment activities, physical fitness, and much needed Read more

#ReopenStrong Partner Spotlight: Champions

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Champions is one of DCPS’ community partners supporting CARE Classrooms at elementary schools. John Burroughs Elementary John Burroughs Scholars are super excited to be back in School. Champions have partnered with DCPS in order to ensure students are thriving every day. We have been supporting students with their online learning while we continue to practice Read more

#ReopenStrong Partner Spotlight: The House

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The House, Inc. is one of DCPS’ community partners supporting CARE Classrooms at elementary schools. Welcome to The House, Inc., Classroom 314! The reopening of engaging teaching methods, student voice in the classroom, and lessening the impact of loneliness on children was the thought behind The House, Inc., a mutual aid partner of DC Public Schools Read more

Oyster-Adams Bilingual School: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the Oyster-Adams community was sent on December 20, 2020, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19, DC Public Schools commits Read more

Ludlow-Taylor Elementary: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the Ludlow-Taylor Elementary community was sent on December 18, 2020, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19, DC Public Schools Read more

#ReopenStrong – Spotlights in Equity and Partnership

From the Chancellor

2020 has been a year of constant change and uncertainty. Through it all, our teachers, families, and staff have leaned into our DCPS values — especially that of equity — to ensure quality learning and provide social-emotional support for our students.

#ReopenStrong Equity Spotlight: Bruce-Monroe ES @ Park View (BMPV)

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Written by Tamyka S. Morant, Ph.D., Assistant Principal What expectations or policies have you advocated for/set for your students and school to keep equity front and center during virtual learning? We made the commitment to “equity by design” rather than equity being something we check for or add on after the fact. We were vocal with all our Read more

#ReopenStrong Equity Spotlight: Youth Services Center (YSC)

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Written by Ivan Johnson, Special Education Chair What expectations or policies have you advocated for/set for your students and school to keep equity front and center during virtual learning? I have a unique role as a Special Education Chair and teacher in Youth Services Center — the only juvenile detention center in D.C. My student rosters fluctuate Read more

#ReopenStrong Equity Spotlight: Langley Elementary School

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Written by Nicole Miller, Special Education Resource Teacher What expectations or policies have you advocated for/set for your students and school to keep equity front and center during virtual learning? I have changed expectations for virtual learning based on student responses and their individual experiences. If students are not comfortable being on camera during class Read more

#ReopenStrong Equity Spotlight: Columbia Heights Education Campus (CHEC)

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Written by Ross Cohen, AP English Language & Composition Teacher What expectations or policies have you advocated for/set for your students and school to keep equity front and center during virtual learning? Like many other teachers in the district, I’ve worked closely with our school tech expert to ensure my students have access to the Read more

#ReopenStrong Equity Spotlight: Wheatley Education Campus

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Written by Busra Aydin, Pre-K Teacher What expectations or policies have you advocated for/set for your students and school to keep equity front and center during virtual learning? Equity is the distribution of resources based on need. I administered a needs assessment and collected feedback from families to identify their needs. Upon identifying the unique needs of Read more

Langley Elementary: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the Langley Elementary community was sent on December 17, 2020, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19, DC Public Schools Read more

H.D. Cooke Elementary: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the H.D. Cooke Elementary community was sent on December 17, 2020, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19, DC Public Read more

Dorothy I. Height Elementary: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the Dorothy I. Height Elementary community was sent on December 16, 2020, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19, DC Read more

Powell Elementary: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the Powell Elementary community was sent on December 15, 2020, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19, DC Public Schools Read more

Amidon-Bowen Elementary: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the Amidon-Bowen Elementary community was sent on December 15, 2020, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19, DC Public Schools Read more

School-Within-School @ Goding Elementary: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the School-Within-School @ Goding Elementary community was sent on December 15, 2020, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19 , Read more

Ketcham Elementary: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the Ketcham Elementary community was sent on December 15, 2020, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19 , DC Public Read more

Leckie Education Campus: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the Leckie Education Campus community was sent on December 15, 2020, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19 , DC Read more

F.S. Key Elementary: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the F.S. Key Elementary community was sent on December 15, 2020, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19 , DC Read more

Garrison Elementary: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the Garrison Elementary community was sent on December 14, 2020, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19 , DC Public Read more

Community Collaboration and CARE to #ReopenStrong

From the Chancellor

Today, we are sharing updates on how this collaboration as an entire school community is at work from CARE Classrooms starting at elementary schools, to Reopen Community Corps planning at all schools for Term 3, and how you can participate in the virtual EdFEST event this weekend.

#ReopenStrong Spotlight: Tyler Elementary School

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At Tyler Elementary, our commitment and inspiration to serve our students and families have remained intact even though we are socially distanced.

Tyler Elementary: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the Tyler Elementary community was sent on November 30, 2020, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19 , DC Public Read more

Stanton Elementary: COVID-19 Notification

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A letter to the Stanton Elementary community was sent on November 27, 2020, notifying them of a positive COVID-19 case in the building when students were present. In addition to following all health and safety guidance issued by DC Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) regarding COVID-19 , DC Public Read more

New Asymptomatic COVID-19 Testing Protocols for Students and Staff

Updates

This post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on December 2, 2020. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Community, As part of our commitment to prioritize the health and safety of our students and staff, DC Public Schools (DCPS) is expanding our coronavirus (COVID-19) testing protocols. Read more

With gratitude from DCPS

From the Chancellor

This year has been unlike any other. Your dedication, resourcefulness, creativity, and joy remain steadfast. Thank you for your service to DC Public Schools; we appreciate all that you do.

#Reopenstrong Spotlight: LaSalle-Backus Education Campus

Spotlights

LaSalle is committed to creating an environment that is safe, warm, and welcoming to all members of the school community. In doing so, the community is embracing the changes and the expectations to keep each other safe.

#ReopenStrong Spotlight: Payne Elementary School

Spotlights

Recess has returned to the grounds at Payne Elementary School. Joyful screams and laughter fill the air. Ashton chases Nicholas, Lauryn slides, and Theo pushes Suraya on the swing. On a warm day in November, coats are strewn across the number three, which was painted on the black top as an indication of where third graders should brighten their spirits.

#ReopenStrong Spotlight: Stanton Elementary

Spotlights

Everything we do this school year has been centered around improving academic scholar achievement and focusing on the social and emotional growth of our students and ourselves.

A #ReopenStrong Milestone and Communal Path Forward

From the Chancellor

We must continue to take deliberate steps to bring more students back to schools; steps that chart a clear path forward for a safe return to school centered around our communities.

DCPS Trendency Survey Frequently Asked Questions

Updates

DC Public Schools is partnering with Trendency Research, an independent research firm, to track your experience with learning at home and the school year overall. You can register to join this survey panel at this link. We heard that you may have some additional questions about how this series of short and confidential surveys works Read more

CARE Classroom Update

From the Chancellor

This post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on November 12, 2020. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Community, Over the past few months, school operations teams worked diligently to prepare buildings to welcome back students and staff this fall. Plans were developed, staff were trained, Read more

DCPS Wants to Hear From You!

Updates

Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Families, We value your opinion, and your perspective is critical as we continue to navigate this public health emergency together. To ensure we are hearing more from you and engaging directly with families, DC Public Schools is partnering with Trendency Research, an independent research firm, to Read more

Changes to School Reopening Plans

From the Chancellor

This post is an email sent by Chancellor Ferebee to the DCPS community on November 2, 2020. Esta carta está disponible en español a continuación. Dear DCPS Community, DC Public Schools has a responsibility to provide every student with an equitable, rigorous, and joyful education — no matter if they are learning at home or Read more

West EC

School Checklists

School Reopening Resources DCPS Health and Safety Commitments (para español, haga clic aquí) DCPS Building Readiness Checklist (para español, haga clic aquí) Term 2 Learning Models (para español, haga clic aquí) Review readiness plans for other schools.