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KIPP DC – Discover Academy PCS

Public Charter School

Grades Served
in 2020-21 PK3–K

Grades Accepting
New Applicants in 2020-21 All

Address 2600 Douglass Rd. SE Phone 202-678-7735

School Hours 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Extended Hours Before and after care available

6:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. _{Sliding Scale/Voucher} _{Contact school for details.}

School Uniform Required

2018-19 STAR RATING(CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE)

School does not meet the minimum population size to generate a STAR rating.

About this school

Grounded in the values of community, grow, honor, imagine, and lead; KIPPsters at Discover Academy leave with the 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.

Specialized Programs

Blended Learning
Extended Day
Extended Year

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.

2018-19 PARCC Scores N/A

Students do not take PARCC before grade 3.

Total 2018-19 Enrollment 354 Student Demographics

99% Black, non-Hispanic

<1% Hispanic / Latino

<1% Native American / Alaska Native

Lottery Preferences
Children of Staff
Transfer
Sibling Attending
Twin Offered
Sibling Offered
Additional Resources

School Report Card

PCSB School Profile

Historical Waitlist Information

2019-2020 LOTTERY

PK3

129

4

3

PK4

26

38

32

K

30

23

17

_{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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