On May 19, 2010, DCSBOE will have a public meeting to vote on the proposed No Child Left Behind Report Card. Additionally, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) will give presentations to the State Board on the District’s high risk designation, school improvement activities, common core state standards, and Phase II of the Race to the Top application.
The evening’s proceeds benefit DC Public Education Fund, a non-profit organization with a mission to dramatically improve student achievement in the District of Columbia by serving as a strategic partner to businesses, foundations, community leaders, and individual donors in supporting and investing in high-impact programs with the District of Columbia Public Schools.
Chancellor Rhee will host her monthly Office Hours on Thursday, May 6, 2010 from 6–8 p.m. at Janney Elementary School (4130 Albemarle St. NW).
Volunteer and leadership opportunities are open to middle school and high school students in DC public schools. Please share this list with students looking to fulfill service hour requirements and those seeking additional leadership opportunities within the community. 1. Young Scholars Program for 7th Grade Students The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Young Scholars Program seeks [...]
The DC Department of Parks and Recreation will offer DPR Spring Break Camps for District youth ages 5–13 from March 29 – April 2, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. DPR Spring Break Camps are in line with the District of Columbia Public Schools’ spring break and will provide youth with a variety of structured games, activities, sports, arts and crafts, and field trips while school is not in session.
The District of Columbia Interscholastic Athletic Association Basketball Championship Game features the top teams of DCPS! These teams will compete not just to win the DCIAA Championship, but also for the chance to play in the City Title Game on March 14th at the Verizon Center. General Admission $10, Students with ID $5. Come out on Saturday, March 6, 2010!
Chancellor’s Office Hours provide one-on-one time with Chancellor Rhee for parents and community members. Each participant will have five minutes to talk with the Chancellor.
Contents: Next steps in Out of Boundary Lottery and 2010-11 enrollment; DCPS Central Office has moved! Parent Tip: Spend 15-30 minutes a day to develop a life-long habit; What We Believe: DCPS Core Principles
From Chancellor Michelle Rhee; In figuring out the snow make-up calendar, we have consulted with the Office of the State Superintendent, DCPS instructional staff, the Washington Teachers Union, and a number of parents. Thanks to many of you who offered suggestions about how best to maximize instructional time, preserve family vacation time, and meet the state attendance requirements.
Review the presentation by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) to the State Board at the February 17, 2010 public meeting. The newly organized science standards documents in grades 5, 8, and Biology will establish a more effective assessment system and be a better resource to the District’s local education agencies and teachers. Links to the standards and presentation in the post.
