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Inside front: Johnson Middle School (Ward 8)Photo by DCPS

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TRADITIONAL AND EXTENDED-YEAR SCHOOLSIn School Year 2018-2019, 13 DCPS schools will have an extended-year calendar. The 13 extended-year schools are:

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ALL OTHER DCPS SCHOOLS REMAIN ON THE TRADITIONAL 180-DAY CALENDAR.

Each month in this calendar contains a color key that indicates Traditional School Year Dates, Extended School Year Dates, and Shared Dates to ensure that DCPS students and families can identify the appropriate information for their school.

• Garfield Elementary School Ward 8

• H.D. Cooke Elementary School Ward 1

• Hart Middle School Ward 8

• Hendley Elementary School Ward 8

• Johnson Middle School Ward 8

• Kelly Miller Middle School Ward 7

• King Elementary School Ward 8

• Luke C. Moore High School Ward 5

• Randle Highlands Elementary School Ward 7

• Raymond Education Campus Ward 4

• Roosevelt STAY High School Ward 4

• Thomas Elementary School Ward 7

• Turner Elementary School Ward 8

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I know a lot about sentences! Letters come together to make a word, and words come together to make a sentence. I love reading, too. There are a lot of books in this world. I think I want to read 100 of them.”

– Kingston, Kindergarten, Savoy Elementary School

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We appreciate that our school is trying to meet Kai’s needs in different ways. I feel directly involved in what my son is learning. While he’s made great progress this year, we hope that he explores different things, and goes out of his comfort zone. Whether he becomes a scientist or a pastry chef, we just want him to be happy doing it.”

– Ayako Sato (left), Thomson Elementary School parent, with son Kai (1st grade) and husband Tony Hoang


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I want my students to be well-informed and responsible citizens. I want them to be resourceful and have the ability to think. I’m more interested in how they think than in how they get the right answers. With LEAP, I get to experience professional development with my colleagues teaching 1st and 3rd grade, who I wouldn’t normally meet with. Every week, I know what and how students are learning before they get to my class, and what I need to do to prepare my students for the next school year.”

– Brian O’Beirne, 2nd grade teacher, Stoddert Elementary School

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This year is a goal-setting year for me. I want to get better at computer science, at writing stories, and at feeling good. We learned Second Step in second grade to help with our emotional feelings. It’s called social emotional learning. If you feel down or angry or sad, you can take belly breaths. It helps me understand my emotions and concerns better, and it helps me calm down.”

– Kennedy (right), 3rd grade, Nalle Elementary School, with classmate Skyler

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My biggest hope for our 4th graders is to identify the greatness within themselves. The more we expose them to the world outside of their neighborhood, the more they will yearn for greatness. You can see it on their faces when we take them to museums in DC, or on ski trips out of state. Of course we have books, but academics extend far beyond just math and reading. What are they experiencing that will take them to another level?”

– Bernard Terry, Program Coordinator, Garfield Elementary School

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I want to be an important person in life. I want a good life for my family, and to protect them and give back to them. I keep my two younger brothers close because I know they look up to me, and they know I’ll be there for them no matter what. I want them to never give up, to always try, and learn to be someone in life.”

– Juan, 5th grade, Dorothy I. Height Elementary School

Quiero ser una persona importante en la vida. Quiero una buena vida para mi familia, protegerlos y contribuirles. Mantengo a mis dos hermano/as menores cerca porque ellos/as me admiran y saben que estaré ahí para ellos/as pase lo que pase. Quiero que nunca se rindan, que siempre traten y aprendan a ser alguien en la vida.”

– Juan, 5to grado, Dorothy I. Height Elementary School

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I want all of our 6th graders to be successful in high school because of the three years they spend here. We start every day with a morning circle where we do shout outs, announcements, and talk about our focus for the day. We want them to take ownership of their learning, and we encourage them to be organized about things like lockers, assignments, and communicating with parents about homework. We’re helping them navigate becoming young adults.”

– Kortni Stafford, Principal, Kelly Miller Middle School


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You get more opportunities in middle school, like volunteering and joining clubs, which helps prepare you for high school. The broadcast media program has been a great opportunity for me because I’m thinking about going into journalism. I even got to fly to Los Angeles to cover the NAACP awards, which was really special because they honored people of color. I hope to learn even more about myself and my interests before I go to high school.”

– Alejandra Jimenez, 7th grade, Eliot-Hine Middle School

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A global education helps you be aware of people different from you, and gives you different experiences. Brookland helps me better understand the world by giving me new perspectives. We get to take classes like humanities, art, and language, and it opens up your mind. I’ve taken Chinese since 6th grade, and I’ve learned a lot about Chinese culture. I hope Brookland keeps growing even more after I’ve moved on to high school.”

– Segen (right), 8th grade, Brookland Middle School, with classmate Graciela

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In 9th Grade Academy, we equip our students with the tools, rituals, and routines they need in high school. By focusing on those skills, we can reduce the learning gap between middle and high school, and help them feel more comfortable in a new environment. We want them to nurture relationships with their classmates and teachers, to know who to go to for help, and to start building their resumés with afterschool activities. Our hope is that any child who comes through our 9th Grade Academy can be successful.”

– Tereasa Sowers, 9th grade teacher, Anacostia High School

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Being on the cheer team has reinforced the importance of teamwork. After losing two competitions, our team worked hard and pulled it together to win the DCIAA cheer championship, and it was awesome. I’m aiming for an athletics scholarship to college because I plan to go to a military academy.”

– Beckham (left), 10th grade, Banneker High School, with cheer teammate Franklin

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We are on a journey toward college, and the college readiness events at Coolidge help my son and his friends gain exposure to what’s available. I want Bashir to be successful in whatever he wants to do. My dream is that he leads with integrity and honesty, and that he represents his family and the good in society. I hope that he works diligently on his dreams, and that in the end, he’s proud of the struggles he’s endured.”

– Halima Gresham (right), Coolidge High School parent, with son Bashir (11th grade)

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I want to graduate college. That’s my biggest dream. I want to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in architecture. Phelps has helped prepare me not just academically, but by teaching me how to be a leader. I used to think a leader was someone you follow, but it’s actually someone who problem-solves − someone who uplifts other people so that they can become leaders, too.”

– LeNia, 12th grade, Phelps ACE High School

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Extended-year teachers and staff may have to work in July depending on how the extended-year calendar for School Year 2019-2020 is developed.

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ADDITIONAL SERVICES: DC GOVERNMENT

Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)202.727.6436

DC State Board of Education202.741.0888

Mayor’s Call Center311

City Council202.724.8000

Emergency Response911

DC Healthy Families (Free Health Insurance)202.639.4030

Department of Health202.442.5955

Department of Behavioral Health1.888.793.4357

Child and Family Services Administration (CFSA)202.442.6100

Report Abuse202.671.SAFE

DIRECTORY OF SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND STUDENTS

Excel Academy (Ward 8)Photo by Excel Academy

Academic Services 202.673.4488

Afterschool Programs 202.442.5002

Assessments 202.724.7938

Athletics 202.729.3288

Attendance 202.727.0488

Chancellor’s Office 202.442.5885

College and Career Readiness 202.442.5415

Communications 202.478.6002

Data and Strategy 202.698.1186

DCPS Central Office 202.442.5885

DC One Card 202.727.6030

Early Childhood Education 202.698.1033

Early Stages 202.698.8037

Enrollment 202.478.5738

Family and Public Engagement 202.719.6613

Food Services 202.299.2159

Graduation Requirements 202.442.5047

Homeless Youth 202.576.9502

Home/Hospital Instruction Program(formerly Visiting Instructional Services)

202.939.3506

Human Resources 202.442.4090

International Baccalaureate 202.673.4488

Language Acquisition Division 202.671.0750

Language Testing 202.671.0750

LGBTQ Student Support 202.442.5103

Local School Advisory Team 202.719.6613

My School DC Lottery 202.888.6336

Out of School Time Programs 202.442.5002

Residency Verification 202.478.5738

Schools profiles.dcps.dc.gov

School Partnerships 202.719.6613

Special Education 202.673.4488

Student Placement 202.939.2004

Summer School (K-8) 202.442.5002

Summer School (9-12) 202.299.2115

Title I 202.442.5149

Transportation [Parent Call Center, OSSE Special Education, Division of Transportation (DOT)]

202.724.8600

Volunteers 202.442.4090

SHARED HOLIDAYS

Independence Day Jul 4, 2018 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Jan 21, 2019

Labor Day Sep 3, 2018 Presidents Day Feb 18, 2019

Columbus Day Oct 8, 2018 February Recess Feb 19 - 22, 2019

Veterans Day (Observed) Nov 12, 2018 Spring Break April 15 - 19, 2019

Thanksgiving Day Nov 22, 2018 Emancipation Day Apr 16, 2019

Winter Break Dec 24, 2018 - Jan 1, 2019 Memorial Day May 27, 2019

Christmas Day Dec 25, 2018Independence Day Jul 4, 2019

New Year’s Day Jan 1, 2019

TRADITIONAL CALENDAR

FIRST TERM THIRD TERM

Term 1 Begins Aug 20, 2018Term 3 ProgressReports Due in Aspen

Feb 27, 2019

Term 1 Progress Reports Due In Aspen

Sep 21, 2018Term 3 Midpoint/ProgressReports Mailed

Mar 1, 2019

Term 1 Midpoint/ProgressReports Mailed

Sep 24, 2018 Term 3 Ends Apr 5, 2019

Term 1 Ends Oct 26, 2018 Term 3 Marks Due in Aspen Apr 10, 2019

Term 1 Marks Due in Aspen Nov 2, 2018 Term 3 Report Cards Mailed Apr 12, 2019

Term 1 Report Cards Mailed Nov 9, 2018 FOURTH TERM

SECOND TERM Term 4 Begins Apr 8, 2019

Term 2 Begins Oct 29, 2018Term 4 ProgressReports Due in Aspen

May 13, 2019


Nov 30, 2018Term 4 Midpoint/ProgressReports Mailed

May 15, 2019


Dec 3, 2018 Term 4 Finals Begin* Jun 10, 2019

Term 2 Midterms/Finals Begin Jan 14, 2019 Term 4 Finals End* Jun 13, 2019

Term 2 Midterms/Finals End Jan 18, 2019 Term 4 Ends* Jun 17, 2019

Term 2 Ends Jan 22, 2019Term 4 Marks Due inAspen by 3:15 p.m.*

Jun 17, 2019

Term 2 Marks Due in Aspen Jan 29, 2019 Term 4 Report Cards Mailed* Jun 24, 2019

Term 2 Report Cards Mailed Feb 5, 2019 SUMMER SCHOOL

THIRD TERM Summer School Begins Jun 24, 2019

Term 3 Begins Jan 24, 2019 Summer School Ends Jul 26, 2019

EXTENDED-YEAR CALENDAR

FIRST TERM THIRD TERM

Term 1 Begins Aug 13, 2018Term 3 ProgressReports Due in Aspen

Feb 27, 2019


Sep 21, 2018Term 3 Midpoint/ProgressReports Mailed

Mar 1, 2019


Sep 24, 2018 Term 3 Ends Apr 5, 2019

Term 1 Ends Oct 26, 2018 Term 3 Marks Due in Aspen Apr 10, 2019

Term 1 Marks Due in Aspen Nov 2, 2018 Term 3 Report Cards Mailed Apr 12, 2019

Term 1 Report Cards Mailed Nov 9, 2018 FOURTH TERM

SECOND TERM Term 4 Begins Apr 8, 2019

Term 2 Begins Oct 29, 2018Term 4 ProgressReports Due in Aspen

May 13, 2019


Nov 30, 2019Term 4 Midpoint/ProgressReports Mailed

May 15, 2019


Dec 3, 2018 Term 4 Finals Begin Jun 17, 2019

Term 2 Midterms/Finals Begin Jan 14, 2019 Term 4 Finals End Jun 20, 2019

Term 2 Midterms/Finals End Jan 18, 2019 Term 4 Ends Jun 24, 2019

Term 2 Ends Jan 22, 2019Term 4 MarksDue in Aspen by 3:15 p.m.

Jun 24, 2019

Term 2 Marks Due in Aspen Jan 29, 2019 Term 4 Report Cards Mailed Jun 28, 2019

Term 2 Report Cards Mailed Feb 5, 2019 SUMMER SCHOOL

THIRD TERM Summer School Begins Jun 24, 2019

Term 3 Begins Jan 24, 2019 Summer School Ends Jul 26, 2019

Back Cover Photo: West Education Campus (Ward 4)Photo by DCPS

*Subject to change depending on Snow Days.

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