SY19-20

Fall Community Engagement & SIT begins!

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With School Year 2019-2020 in full swing, the Stevens School Improvement Team (SIT) is back in session and had their first meeting of SY19-20 last week. The presentation materials are public and located on the DCPS Facilities modernization site here.

 

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This fall, the Strategic School Planning (SSP) Team, in partnership with Early Childhood Education and Community and Engagement Teams, have been engaging Ward-based organizations, phone banking families, and connecting with schools in the Stevens neighborhood. We have previously connected and presented at the HeadStart Policy Council, My School DC Parent Advisory Council, W6PSPO.

Below are our upcoming October meetings where DCPS will provide an overview on the Stevens Early Learning Center and seek community feedback on remaining decisions:

  • Wednesday, October 16th: ANC 2A meeting at 7 PM, West End Library (Facilities Team presenting)
  • Saturday, October 19th: Ward 1 Ed Council meeting at 2 PM, Cleveland ES (SSP Team presenting)
  • Thursday, October 24th: Ward 8 EdCouncil meeting at 6 PM, Martha’s Table (SSP Team presenting)

For questions or if you would to request a Stevens overview for your community group, please contact DCPS.Planning@k12.dc.gov or call (202) 520-2277.

Ribbon Cutting & New School Year Celebrations!

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To kick off the new school year, community members, families, and new staff gathered at Ida B. Wells for a fun ribbon cutting celebration! It was so exciting to hear from Mayor Bowser, Chancellor Ferebee, Principal Vroman, and current students about their vision for the new middle school in Ward 4. We look forward to seeing how students and staff utilize the state-of-the-art science spaces, new classrooms, and historic courtyard that was converted into an atrium for expanded programming.

Follow Ida B. Wells for updates and photos on academic and hands-on programming throughout the school year!

  • Ida B. Wells twitter: @IdaBWellsMS
  • Ida B. Wells school website: https://www.idabwellsms.org/ 
    • The website also contains the school’s weekly newsletter in both English and Spanish, which highlights school events and what staff and students are focusing on for the week!

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Ribbon cutting

For more details on the new school opening, the Mayor’s press release is here. Also you can view the ribbon cutting ceremony video here. 

Bard DC: Matched Student Orientation fun!

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Bard DC Leadership Team from left to right: Dr. Brian Gloor (Dean of Studies), Dr. Vanessa Anderson (Principal), and Jeffery Moss (Dean of Students)

Last week, Bard DC hosted a student orientation for matched students and families. They  met Bard DC’s leadership team (pictured above) to learn more about what to expect in SY19-20 and engaged in a writing and thinking exercise with Professor Nelly Lambert (BHSEC Baltimore staff).  Bard High School Early College’s alums now based in DC also shared their Bard experiences and tips for Bard’s new incoming class!

Bard DC’s matched students have until May 1st to enroll and provide proof of DC residency to secure their seat. Families can bring completed enrollment packets or pick up blank ones at the following times this month:

  • Tuesdays at Davis building: 4430 H St. SE (8:30 – 5 PM)
  • Any weekday at DCPS Central Office (1200 First St. NE, 9th floor)
  • Saturday, April 20: Open House at Francis Gregory Library (3660 Alabama Ave. SE)
  • Saturday, April 27: Enrollment Saturday at DCPS Central Office (1200 First St. NE, 9th floor)

Bard DC’s matched students also have a specific tab on the Bard DC website and information will be updated here regularly: https://bhsec.bard.edu/dc/accepted-students/ 

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April 10: Matched students’ event

 

Bard DC January Open Houses!

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Apply now to Bard DC via the MSDC lottery and attend an Open House for an overview on Bard, short writing assessment, and in-person interview. Sign up for an Open House here and check out the January dates below. Spanish flyer below as well. The MSDC lottery deadline for high school is Friday, February 1, 2019. Contact the Bard DC Team if you have any questions at dc@bhsec.bard.edu or (202) 898 – 4664.

Bard DC website: http://bhsec.bard.edu/dc/

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Share your thoughts: Bard DC Location Survey

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In partnership with Bard College, DCPS is opening a new high school next fall for School Year 2019-2020. Bard High School Early College, Bard DC for short, will be a city-wide, selective high school in Ward 7 or 8. This new school will provide students the opportunity to graduate with up to 60 transferable college credits and an Associate’s Degree from Bard College, free of charge. DCPS put together a survey to gather information from the community on which location traits are most important. In addition to selecting a location for Bard DC Year 1 and future years, DCPS hopes to also learn more about the transportation landscape as we plan for Bard DC’s school opening.

Please contact Helen.Tzow@dc.gov if you have any questions or call 202-520-2277 if you would like to complete the survey over the phone. The deadline to complete the survey is Tuesday, November 27, 2018. A summary of these results will be publicized on the DCPS School Planning Blog. Thank you for your feedback!

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