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DCPS LEGACY SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR 2020 - 2021 Banneker High School, Ward 1 Photo by Khalid Naji-Allah

Dear DCPS Community,

As Chancellor of DC Public Schools (DCPS), I we honor the generations of students, families, proud to continue the DCPS Legacy by launching have the pleasure of engaging with students, and educators who studied in our classrooms, the Stevens Early Learning Center (Ward 2), the staff, families, community advocates, and taught in our schools, and crossed our first citywide, standalone early learning center District leaders every day. I am always energized graduation stages. with Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 classes, as well as a by the immense pride that members of the DCPS child care center for infants and toddlers ages community share. It is that pride that is carrying Our DCPS Legacy is grounded in the tireless 0 to 3, and closing the digital divide through the us through the challenges of the COVID-19 efforts of our school communities, the endless Empowered Learner’s Initiative (ELi), a three- pandemic. It is that pride that attracts families belief in the potential of our students, and the year investment in technology led by Mayor and educators to DCPS and drives our progress incredible power of our district. From Principal Bowser. Students, staff, families, community as one of the nation’s fastest improving urban Tukeva, the founder of Columbia Heights advocates, and District leaders — thank you for school districts. Education Campus (Ward 1) who is inspiring your continued support, pride, and trust. It is the next generation of educators, to Samiyah, a going to be a great school year. In School Year 2019-2020, DCPS proudly enrolled third-generation Nalle Elementary School (Ward more than 50,000 students for the first time 7) student and future leader, every person in the In partnership, since 2006. I am grateful that more families trust DCPS community leaves a mark that transforms DCPS to provide their children with rigorous and our district for the better. Lewis D. Ferebee, Ed.D. joyful learning experiences. As we celebrate the Chancellor scholars we serve across the district, As we embark on a new school year, we are DC Public Schools FIND US HERE:

AT SCHOOL We are always ready to provide information, answer questions, give tours, and address concerns.

ONLINE • Visit dcps.dc.gov for important updates and student stories. • Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @dcpublicschools. • Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/dcpublicschools.

ON THE PHONE Questions? Call the DCPS Central Office at 202.442.5885.

IN THE COMMUNITY Keep an eye out for community meetings throughout the year to provide input on DCPS programs and initiatives.

Cover Photo: • Peabody Elementary School, Ward 6, Photo by DCPS • Amidon-Bowen Elementary School, Ward 6, Photo by Jesse Anderson, CoPhoto • Bancroft Elementary School, Ward 1, Photo by Jesse Anderson, CoPhoto • Hyde-Addison Elementary School, Ward 2, Photo by Jesse Anderson, CoPhoto • Ron Brown College Preparatory High School, Ward 7, Photo by Jesse Anderson, CoPhoto

Inside Front: • Hyde-Addison Elementary School, Ward 2 Photo by Jesse Anderson, CoPhoto 2020

Parks and Recreation Month

KEY DATES

STUDENTS

03 Independence Day (Observed) 24 Summer Schools Ends 31 Rainbow Graduation

TEACHERS

03 Independence Day (Observed)

SPECIAL DATES

04 Independence Day 30 Eid al-Adha Begins

“Ron Brown means a lot to me because [the staff] has pushed me through a lot of adversity and taken me to places I never thought I would go.” 7

- RaShawn, Demonte, and Mamut, members of the Class of 2020, Ron Brown’s first Photo by Jesse Anderson, CoPhoto graduating class Ron Brown College Preparatory High School

/dcpublicschools Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Independence Day Independence Day (Observed) No school for students, teachers, and staff

28 29 30 01 02 03 04

05 06 07 08 09 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Summer Schools Ends

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Eid al-Adha Begins Rainbow Graduation

26 27 28 29 30 31 01 2020

Back to School Month

KEY DATES

STUDENTS

10-13 Summer Bridge 17-20 31 First Day of School for K-12 Students Term 1 Begins

TEACHERS

19 New Educator Orientation 24-28 Preservice Week 31 Term 1 Begins

SPECIAL DATES

20 Muharram Begins 28 Begins

Amidon-Bowen Elementary School, named for civic leader Anthony Bowen and educator Margaret Milburn 6 Amidon, proudly serves more than 350 future leaders in grades Pre-K through 5.

Photo by Jesse Anderson, CoPhoto Amidon-Bowen Elementary School

/dcpublicschools Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Eid al-Adha Begins Rainbow Graduation

26 27 28 29 30 31 01

02 03 04 05 06 07 08

Summer Bridge Summer Bridge Summer Bridge Summer Bridge

09 10 11 12 13 14 15

Summer Bridge Summer Bridge New Educator Muharram Begins Orientation Summer Bridge Summer Bridge

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Preservice Week Ashura Begins Begins

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

First Day of School First Day of School for K-12 Students for Pre-K Students Term 1 Begins

30 31 01 02 03 04 05 2020

Attendance Awareness Month, Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), Library Card Sign-Up Month (dclibrary.org)

KEY DATES

STUDENTS

03 First Day of School for Pre-K Students 07

TEACHERS

07 Labor Day

SPECIAL DATES

07 Labor Day 13 Grandparents Day 15 Hispanic Heritage Month Begins 18 Begins 27 Begins

“I attended Nalle in the first grade with my siblings. My children went to Nalle, and now their children are here. It continues to be a family 7 atmosphere.”

- Anita Ellis, Nalle Restorative Justice Specialist, and her Photo by Jesse Anderson, CoPhoto granddaughter, Samiyah Nalle Elementary School

/dcpublicschools Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

First Day of School First Day of School for K-12 Students for Pre-K Students Term 1 Begins

30 31 01 02 03 04 05

Labor Day No school for students, teachers, and staff

06 07 08 09 10 11 12

Grandparents Day Hispanic Heritage Rosh Hashanah Month Begins Begins

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Yom Kippur Begins

27 28 29 30 01 02 03 2020

College Awareness Month, Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), Book Month, Bullying Prevention Month, Principal Appreciation Month

KEY DATES

STUDENTS

09 Parent-Teacher Conference Day 12 Indigenous Peoples' Day 14 In-School PSAT and SAT Day

TEACHERS

07 Term 1 Progress Reports Due in Aspen 09 Parent-Teacher Conference Day 12 Indigenous Peoples' Day

SPECIAL DATES

02 Begins 12 Indigenous Peoples’ Day 15 Hispanic Heritage Month Ends 31

4 “I am here because I want every child in DCPS to know 3 what is possible.” 5

– DCPS graduates, turned DCPS principals: William 8 Haith, Tenia Pritchard, Dwight Davis, Diedre Neal, and Masi Preston Anacostia HS, Excel Academy, Photo by Jesse Anderson, CoPhoto Browne EC, Deal MS, Dorothy I. Height ES

/dcpublicschools Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Yom Kippur Begins Sukkot Begins

27 28 29 30 01 02 03

Term 1 Progress Parent-Teacher Reports Due Conference Day in Aspen No school for students

Term 1 Midpoint Progress Reports Mailed

04 05 06 07 08 09 10

Indigenous In-School PSAT Hispanic Heritage Peoples’ Day and SAT Day Month Ends No school for students, teachers, and staff.

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Halloween

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2020

American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, Scholarship Month

KEY DATES

STUDENTS

03 06 Records Day for Staff 09 Term 2 Begins 11 25-27 Break

TEACHERS

03 Election Day 06 Records Day for Staff 09 Term 2 Begins 11 Veterans Day 13 Term 1 Marks Due in Aspen 16 Term 1 Report Cards Mailed 25-27 Thanksgiving Break

SPECIAL DATES

01 Daylight Savings Time Ends 03 Election Day 11 Veterans Day 26 Thanksgiving Day

In School Year 2017-2018, 4 DCPS launched the Unified and Adaptive Sport Program to bring inclusive athletics to the district. Students with disabilities and students without disabilities train and compete, fostering empowerment, social Photo by Troy Stewart Photography inclusion, and mutual respect. LaSalle-Backus Education Campus

/dcpublicschools Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Daylight Savings Election Day Records Day for Staff Time Ends No school for students No school for students and teachers Term 1 Ends Half-day PD for staff

01 02 03 04 05 06 07

Term 2 Begins Veterans Day Term 1 Marks No school for students, Due in Aspen teachers, and staff

08 09 10 11 12 13 14

Term 1 Report Cards Mailed

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Break No school for students No school for students, No school for students and teachers teachers, and staff and teachers

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 01 02 03 04 05 2020

Read a New Book Month

KEY DATES

STUDENTS

23-31 Winter Break

TEACHERS

16 Term 2 Progress Reports Due in Aspen 18 Term 2 Midpoint, Progress Reports Mailed 23-31 Winter Break

SPECIAL DATES

10 Begins 12 EdFEST 14 My School DC Lottery Opens for SY21-22 25 Day 26 Begins

3 Amina credits her teachers and her friends for helping her transition from Eaton Elementary School to Deal Middle School.

Photo by Jesse Anderson, CoPhoto Deal Middle School

/dcpublicschools Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

29 30 01 02 03 04 05

Hanukkah Begins EdFEST

06 07 08 09 10 11 12

My School DC Term 2 Progress Term 2 Midpoint Lottery Opens Reports Due Progress Reports in Aspen Mailed

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

Winter Break Winter Break Christmas Day Kwanzaa Begins No school for students No school for students No school for students, and teachers and teachers teachers, and staff

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Winter Break Winter Break Winter Break Winter Break New Year’s Day No school for students No school for students No school for students No school for students No school for students, and teachers and teachers and teachers and teachers teachers, and staff

27 28 29 30 31 01 02 2021

Mentoring Month

KEY DATES

STUDENTS

01 New Year’s Day 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 19 No school for students and teachers 20 Inauguration Day 21-28 Midterms/Finals 29 Records Day for Staff

TEACHERS

01 New Year’s Day 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 19 No school for students and teachers 20 Inauguration Day 21-28 Midterms/Finals 29 Records Day for Staff

SPECIAL DATES

01 New Year’s Day 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

“Raymond is a multicultural 4 school where we can learn from other perspectives. I love having my sisters at Raymond because they keep me company.”

- Juanita and her sisters, Ariyonna, Natalie, Serenity, Photo by Jesse Anderson, CoPhoto and Emilee Raymond Education Campus

/dcpublicschools Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Winter Break Winter Break Winter Break Winter Break New Year’s Day No school for students No school for students No school for students No school for students No school for students, and teachers and teachers and teachers and teachers teachers, and staff

27 28 29 30 31 01 02

03 04 05 06 07 08 09

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Martin Luther King, No school for Inauguration Day Midterms/Finals Jr. Day students and No school for students, Begin No school for students, teachers teachers, and staff teachers, and staff

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

Midterms/Finals End Records Day for Staff No school for students Term 2 Ends Half-day PD for staff

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Term 3 Begins Term 2 Marks Due in Aspen

31 01 02 03 04 05 06 2021

Black History Month, Career and Technical Education Month

KEY DATES

STUDENTS

01 Term 3 Begins 15 Presidents Day

TEACHERS

01 Term 3 Begins 05 Term 2 Marks Due in Aspen 08 Term 2 Report Cards Mailed 15 Presidents Day

SPECIAL DATES

01 My School DC Application Deadline for Grades 9-12 12 14 Valentine’s Day 15 Presidents Day 17

For 17 years, Michael 1 Howard has provided quality food and nutrition services to support student health, wellness, and academic achievement.

Photo by Jesse Anderson, CoPhoto Bancroft Elementary School

/dcpublicschools Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Term 3 Begins Term 2 Marks Due in Aspen My School DC Application Deadline for Grades 9-12 31 01 02 03 04 05 06

Term 2 Report Lunar New Year Cards Mailed

07 08 09 10 11 12 13

Valentine’s Day Presidents Day Ash Wednesday No school for students, teachers, and staff

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

Read Across Parent-Teacher America Day Conference Day No school for students

28 01 02 03 04 05 06 2021

Women’s History Month, Reading Awareness Month, Music in Our Schools Month, Gender Equality Month

KEY DATES

STUDENTS

05 Parent-Teacher Conference Day

TEACHERS

05 Parent-Teacher Conference Day 10 Term 3 Progress Reports Due in Aspen 12 Term 3 Midpoint, Progress Reports Mailed

SPECIAL DATES

01 My School DC Application Deadline for Grades PK3-8 02 Read Across America Day 14 Daylight Savings Time Begins 17 St. Patrick’s Day 27 Begins

“I belong here.” Through the United Planning Organization’s Foster Grandparent Program, Sandra Wood, a former 7 DCPS student, has provided attention and guidance to students for over a decade.

Photo by Jesse Anderson, CoPhoto Beers Elementary School

/dcpublicschools Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

My School DC Read Across Parent-Teacher Application Deadline America Day Conference Day for Grades PK3-8 No school for students

28 01 02 03 04 05 06

Term 3 Progress Term 3 Midpoint Reports Due in Aspen Progress Reports Mailed

07 08 09 10 11 12 13

Daylight Savings St. Patrick’s Day Time Begins

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Passover Begins

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

Good Friday

28 29 30 31 01 02 03 2021

Autism Awareness Month, Financial Literacy Month, Mathematics Education Month, Poetry Month, School Library Month

KEY DATES

STUDENTS

12 Records Day for Staff 13 Term 4 Begins 13-15 Break 16

TEACHERS

12 Records Day for Staff 13 Term 4 Begins 13-15 16 Emancipation Day 23 Term 3 Marks Due in Aspen 26 Term 3 Report Cards Mailed

SPECIAL DATES

02 02 My School DC Lottery Results Released 04 12 Begins 16 Emancipation Day 22 Day

Sonda Kelley’s work is driven by her passion for advocating for students with special needs. From joining DCPS in 1998, to obtaining her second master’s degree in special education, to joining the 8 Malcolm X community in 2012, she has remained true to her Photo by DCPS commitment to serve. Malcolm X Elementary School

/dcpublicschools Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Good Friday

My School DC Lottery Results Released

28 29 30 31 01 02 03

Easter

04 05 06 07 08 09 10

Ramadan Begins Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break Emancipation Day No school for students No school for students No school for students No school for students, Records Day for Staff and teachers and teachers and teachers teachers, and staff No school for students Term 3 Ends Term 4 Begins Half-day PD for staff

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Earth Day Term 3 Marks Due in Aspen

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Term 3 Report Cards Mailed

25 26 27 28 29 30 01 2021

Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, Physical Fitness and Sports Month, Science Month, Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, Mental Health Awareness Month

KEY DATES

STUDENTS

31

TEACHERS

03 Teacher Appreciation Week 19 Term 4 Progress Reports Due in Aspen 21 Term 4 Midpoint, Progress Reports Mailed 31 Memorial Day

SPECIAL DATES

03 My School DC Enrollment Deadline for Matched Students 09 Mother’s Day 12 Eid al-Fitr Begins 31 Memorial Day

Noah walks the same halls his mother, Anita, walked as a 1 Cleveland Elementary School student. From then to now, Anita remains a proud member of the Cleveland School community.

Photo by DCPS Cleveland Elementary School

/dcpublicschools Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Term 3 Report Cards Mailed

25 26 27 28 29 30 01

Teacher Appreciation Week

My School DC Enrollment Deadline for Matched Students 02 03 04 05 06 07 08

Mother’s Day Eid al-Fitr Begins

09 10 11 12 13 14 15

Term 4 Progress Term 4 Midpoint Reports Due in Aspen Progress Reports Mailed

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

Memorial Day Senior Final No school for students, Exams Begin teachers, and staff

30 31 01 02 03 04 05 2021

LGBT Pride Month, Student Safety Month

KEY DATES

STUDENTS

03-10 Senior Final Exams 16-24 Term 4 Final Exams 19 Senior Graduation Ceremonies Begin 24 Last Day of School 25 Records Day for Staff

TEACHERS

03-10 Senior Final Exams 16-24 Term 4 Final Exams 19 Senior Graduation Ceremonies Begin 24 Last Day of School 25 Records Day for Staff 28 Term 4 Report Cards Mailed

SPECIAL DATES

19 20 Father’s Day

“DCPS exposed me to different types of programs since 4 my freshman year. I came from Ethiopia, and the Dual Enrollment program showed me what college could look like. It prepared me, and it’s how I was able to choose to attend Georgetown University.” - Betelhem, Coolidge High Coolidge High School Photo by DCPS School, Class of 2019

/dcpublicschools Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Memorial Day Senior Final No school for Exams Begin students, teachers, and staff

30 31 01 02 03 04 05

Senior Final Exams End

06 07 08 09 10 11 12

Final Exams Begin Senior Graduation Ceremonies Begin

Juneteenth

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

Father’s Day Last Day of School Records Day for Staff No school for students Final Exams End Term 4 Ends Half-day PD for staff Term 4 Marks Due in Aspen 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Term 4 Report Cards Mailed

27 28 29 30 01 02 03 2021

Parks and Recreation Month

KEY DATES

STUDENTS

05 Independence Day (Observed) 06 Summer School Begins

TEACHERS

05 Independence Day (Observed) 06 Summer School Begins

SPECIAL DATES

04 Independence Day 19 Eid al-Adha Begins

In 1979, Principal Maria Tukeva founded and developed what would later become 1 Columbia Heights Education Campus (CHEC). Through her leadership, these CHEC alumni returned as educators to give the next generation the support and opportunities they Photo by Jesse Anderson, CoPhoto received as students. Columbia Heights Education Campus

/dcpublicschools Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

27 28 29 30 01 02 03

Independence Day Independence Day Summer (Observed) School Begins No school for students, teachers, and staff

04 05 06 07 08 09 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Eid al-Adha Begins

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Aiton Elementary School, Ward 7 Photo by DCPS

DIRECTORY OF SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND STUDENTS

ADDITIONAL SERVICES: DC GOVERNMENT

Afterschool Programs 202.442.5002 Language Acquisition Division 202.671.0750 Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) Assessments 202.724.7938 Language Testing 202.671.0750 202.727.6436 Athletics 202.729.3288 LGBTQ Student Support 202.442.5103 DC State Board of Education Attendance 202.727.0488 Local School Advisory Team 202.719.6613 202.741.0888 Chancellor’s Office 202.442.5885 My School DC Lottery 202.888.6336 Mayor’s Call Center College and Career Readiness 202.442.5415 Out of School Time Programs 202.442.5002 311 Communications 202.719.6613 Residency Verification 202.478.5738 City Council Central Office 202.442.5885 Schools profiles.dcps.dc.gov 202.724.8000 Office of Integrity 202.939.4913 School Partnerships 202.285.9700 Emergency Response DC One Card 202.727.6030 Special Education 202.673.4488 911

Early Childhood Education 202.698.1033 Student Placement 202.939.2004 DC Healthy Families (Free Health Insurance) Early Stages 202.698.8037 Summer School (K-8) 202.442.5002 202.639.4030

Enrollment 202.478.5738 Summer School (9-12) 202.299.2115 Department of Health Family and Community Engagement 202.719.6613 Title I 202.442.5149 202.442.5955

Food Services 202.299.2159 Department of Behavioral Health 1.888.793.4357 Graduation Requirements 202.442.5047 Transportation [Parent Call Center, Homeless Youth 202.576.9502 OSSE Special Education, Division 202.724.8600 Child and Family Services Administration (CFSA) Home/Hospital Instruction Program 202.939.3506 of Transportation (DOT)] 202.442.6100

Human Resources 202.442.4090 Report Abuse International Baccalaureate 202.673.4488 Volunteers 202.442.4090 202.671.SAFE Back Cover Photo: Dunbar High School, Ward 5 KEY CALENDAR DATES Photo by DCPS *Subject to change depending on snow days.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Independence Day (Observed) Jul 3, 2020 No School Jan 19, 2021

Labor Day Sep 7, 2020 Inauguration Day Jan 20, 2021

Parent-Teacher Conference Day Oct 9, 2020 Records Day Jan 29, 2021

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Oct 12, 2020 Presidents Day Feb 15, 2021

Election Day Nov 3, 2020 Parent-Teacher Conference Day Mar 5, 2021

Records Day Nov 6, 2020 Records Day Apr 12, 2021

Veterans Day Nov 11, 2020 Spring Break Apr 13 - 15, 2021

Thanksgiving Break Nov 25-27, 2020 Emancipation Day Apr 16, 2021

Winter Break Dec 23-31, 2020 Memorial Day 31, 2021

New Year’s Day Jan 1, 2021 Independence Day (Observed) Jul 5, 2021

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Jan 18, 2021

TERM DATES

Term 1 Begins Aug 31, 2020 Term 3 Progress Reports Due in Aspen Mar 10, 2021

Term 1 Progress Reports Due in Aspen Oct 7, 2020 Term 3 Midpoint/Progress Reports Mailed Mar 12, 2021

Term 1 Midpoint/Progress Reports Mailed Oct 9, 2020 Term 3 Ends Apr 12, 2021

Term 1 Ends Nov 6, 2020 Term 3 Marks Due in Aspen Apr 23, 2021

Term 1 Marks Due in Aspen Nov 13, 2020 Term 3 Report Cards Mailed Apr 26, 2021

Term 1 Report Cards Mailed Nov 16, 2020 Term 4 Begins Apr 13, 2021

Term 2 Begins Nov 9, 2020 Term 4 Progress Reports Due in Aspen May 19, 2021

Term 2 Progress Reports Due in Aspen Dec 16, 2020 Term 4 Midpoint/Progress Reports Mailed May 21, 2021

Term 2 Midpoint/Progress Reports Mailed Dec 18, 2020 Term 4 Finals Begin* Jun 16, 2021

Term 2 Midterms/Finals Begin Jan 21, 2021 Term 4 Finals End* Jun 24, 2021

Term 2 Midterms/Finals End Jan 28, 2021 Term 4 Marks Due in Aspen* Jun 24, 2021

Term 2 Ends Jan 29, 2021 Term 4 Ends* Jun 25, 2021

Term 2 Marks Due in Aspen Feb 5, 2021 Term 4 Report Cards Mailed* Jun 28, 2021

Term 2 Report Cards Mailed Feb 8, 2021 Summer School Begins Jul 6, 2021

Term 3 Begins Feb 1, 2021 Summer School Ends Aug 5, 2021 DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES 150 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

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