Roots PCS
Roots PCS
Public Charter School
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Before and after care available7:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. No cost; Contact school for details.
1st charter school to be accredited (2002); among top performing charter schools for PARCC 2014-15 and 2015-16; subjects taught from a culturally relevant African-Centered worldview; STEM curriculum; monthly science themes, Black History literature review, celebration of ancestors, living s/heroes, & cultural fieldtrips and resources; reputation for family oriented parent participation, student excellence & exemplary character
Cultural fieldtrips, African Drumming & Dance, DC Hand Dance, year-round activities
•Partners with the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) to host Health and Wellness events for the parent/student community
•Family engagement events include Yoga, Meditation, and Capoeira
•Students participate in African Dancing and Drumming, DC Hand Dancing and Karate
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- 100% Black, non-Hispanic
