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KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS

Public Charter School

Grades Served
in 2024-25 PK3–K

Grades Accepting
New Applicants in 2024-25 All

Address 2600 DOUGLASS ROAD SE Phone 202-678-7735 Who can I talk to about special education services? Jessica White
[email protected]

School Hours 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Extended Hours 7:00 a.m.-7:45 a.m.
3:30p.m.-6:00p.m.

Before and after care available_{Sliding Scale/Voucher}_{Contact school for details}

School Uniform Required

2019-20 STAR RATING

About this school

KIPP DC Discover Academy educates District of Columbia children in Grades PreK3 through Kindergarten. KIPP DC Early Childhood Schools prepare students with the foundational academic skills and mindsets that are necessary for success in rigorous and joyful elementary schools. Upon completion of Kindergarten, Discover Academy students move onto KIPP DC Heights Academy.

Feeder Pattern

KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS

Specialized Programs

Blended Learning
Extended Day
Extended Year

Additional Enrichment Offered

Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, District Running Collective, Healthy Kids Running Series

Points of Pride

• We utilize an innovative play-based curriculum to develop early math and literacy skills.
• We use a social-emotional curriculum that facilitates emotional literacy, self-control, positive peer relations, and interpersonal problem solving.
• KIPP DC is the highest performing PreK3-12 school system in the District.

2022-23 PARCC Scores N/A

Students do not take PARCC before grade 3.

Total 2022-23 Enrollment 329 Student Demographics

99.4% Black/African-American

<1% Asian

<1% Hispanic / Latino

<1% Native American / Alaska Native

<1% Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander

<1% White non-Hispanic

<1% Multiracial

Lottery Preferences
1. Children of Staff
2. Transfer
3. Sibling Attending
4. Twin Offered
5. Sibling Offered
School Resources
KIPP DC Enrollment
KIPP DC Enrollment FAQs

Additional Resources

PCSB School Profile

Historical Waitlist Information

2023-2024 LOTTERY

PK3

173

1

PK4

46

0

K

32

1

_{Federal and District law require equal access to services for students with special education needs and English Language Learners. For additional information, please contact the Office of the State Superintendent of Education at (202) 727-6436 or at [email protected].}

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