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Home	Update :: October 07, 2008

Academics

Guiding Principles
The Academy believes that all of its students should have a shared intellectual purpose.
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Core Knowledge

Our academic program is based on five core values; Personalization, Relevance, Integrated Learning, Excellence through Learning goals, and Commitment to Community. Read More..

Exemplary Center for Reading Instruction
(ECRI) is a research-based, instructional program designed to improve students' ability to read, understand and communicate in English. Read More..

School Programs

Before and After School Care
Before school and after school care are offered free of charge to all students.

Breakfast and Lunch

We believe that the best school day begins with a nourishing breakfast. Therefore, all students will receive free breakfast and lunch. Parents must fill out the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) application in order to have their children participate in the free program.

Safe Schools/Healthy Students
Washington Academy is committed to full implementation of the Safe Schools/Healthy Students grant initiative through the Center for Student Support Services. Read More..

Student Resources

Parent Resources

Teacher Resources

Employment Opportunities

We are always looking for qualified, dedicated, and professional people to join our team. As educators, we have a responsibility to provide the highest quality of service for our children. If you are interested in becoming a part of the WAPCS team, contact our main office at 202.583.2222 Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.

About Us

Mission & Vision
The Washington Academy Public Charter School seeks a major role in preparing children in the District of Columbia for their 21st century world. Read More..

School News & Announcements

Pre-Registration for School Year '07-'08

The Washington Academy Public Charter School is now accepting applications for the upcoming school year. Interested applicants can contact our main offices located on Pennsylvania Avenue at 202.583.2222

SAT-10 Testing a Success

We would like to congratulate all teachers and staff on a job well done during SAT-10 testing last week.

School-wide Exhibits open June 1st
The WAPCS community will be featuring "Object-Based Learning" exhibits beginning June 1st. We encourage all parents to stop by and see what wonderful work our students have done!

From The Head of School

Dear WAPCS Community,

Thanks to all the parents who participated in the Loving Literacy Night at the PABC Campus. Your pride for your children’s’ accomplishments was evident. Our student presentation testimony before the City Council was a success. The Council Chair as well as several members questioned our students about what they loved about WAPCS and the reasons they wanted a District of Columbia School building. Our students responded truthfully and with enthusiasm.

We are beginning our special programs to prepare our students for testing. In addition to continual sound instruction, the teachers are having test practices each afternoon. During test practice times, students will focus on test-taking skills and staying on task. Teachers are using test prep materials in addition to regular instructional materials. Our Power Communicators and our Distance Learning Mentor Programs are just getting underway at the middle school level.

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Campus Locations

The PABC Campus (Grades PK-3)

3000 Pennsylvania Avenue SE

Washington, D.C. 20020
Mr. Donnell Peterson, Principal

Ms. Valera Commissiong, Ex. Director
Office-2/583-2222; Fax-2/583-2235

The Jones Memorial Campus (Grades 2-6)

4625 G Street, SE

Washington, D.C. 20019

Mr. Donnell Peterson, Principal

Ms. Valera Commissiong, Ex. Director
Office-2/583-2222; Fax-2/583-2235

Inclement Weather Watch
When weather causes road conditions to be hazardous, Washington Academy may open late, close early or close for the entire day. Check back frequently for the latest school closings and/or inclement weather announcements.
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Education in The News

Standards urged for foods sold in school
Millions of children soon could be saying goodbye to regular colas, candy and salty snacks during school hours.

Senate votes to keep U.S. competitive
The Senate voted Wednesday to authorize an additional $16 billion for math and science programs over the next four years to keep the nation in the forefront of technology breakthroughs.

School destroyed by twister to be rebuilt
A High School destroyed by a tornado that killed eight students will be built at a new location, the city school board has decided.

Teacher of the year comes from a family of educators
Teaching is a family thing for Andrea Peterson, honored Thursday as the nation's top teacher. The 33-year-old is a music instructor in Granite Falls, Washington.

Reading First Is Working
The U.S. Department of Education today released new state-by-state data on the effectiveness of Reading First, indicating that students who receive instruction through the program achieve strong gains in reading proficiency.