FAQs

 

A. Public Charter Schools are independently-operated by non-profit organizations, publicly-funded and open to all D.C. residents, free of charge, with no neighborhood boundaries or requirements for previous academic achievement. [NOTE: Families must prove DC residency in order to attend a charter school in the District of Columbia without having to pay tuition.]

 

In exchange for autonomy, charter schools are held accountable for student achievement, fiscal responsibility, and compliance with all applicable local and federal laws.

 

The D.C. Public Charter School Board (www.dcpubliccharter.com) authorizes and monitors Perry Street Prep and other Washington, D.C. public charter schools, holding them accountable for high quality programs and student achievement.

 

 

A. D.C. students are not charged any tuition to attend Perry Street Preparatory Public Charter School because we are a public charter school. Families residing outside the District of Columbia must pay tuition for their child to attend.

 

 

A. We recommend that you attend a tour of Perry Street Preparatory Public Charter School. We offer these every Thursday morning at 9am.  We are also happy to set up individual meetings and tours for new families, see contact information below.

Perry Street Prep participates in the MySchoolDC Lottery. To learn more about this initiative, please visit http://www.myschooldc.org/  Once student has been accepted through the lottery, they would receive instructions on how to fully enroll at Perry Street Prep and the required documentation needed via email.

 

For More Info: You may click on the "Admissions" tab for additional details on how to enroll. To speak to our admissions office please contact Ms. Bell at [email protected] or 202-529-4400

 

All DC children are welcome!  Citizenship, language, and/or ability are never factors in our enrollment process.   We do not discriminate and want our families to feel safe, welcome, and part of our community regardless of where they come from what skills they bring.

 

 

A. We offer a rigorous academic program, emphasize character development, offer a safe and secure learning environment and believe in building strong partnerships with families. Because we serve PreK (age 3) through Grade 8th, siblings, relatives and friends can all attend the same school.

 

At Perry Street Prep, we promise your student will

 

Work in a community of diverse learners

 

Be taught by highly qualified teachers

 

Celebrate their PRIDE (Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Excellence)

 

 

A. He or she will receive a quality education in a warm, supportive and safe environment. Equally important, your child will develop a strong character and you, as parents, will partner with the school to ensure your child proceeds on the path to higher education. We believe in building relationships with our parents and working together to ensure that every student receives a top-notch education, backed by strong character and family support.

 

 

A. We do offer a before-school care program beginning at 6:30am and ending programming at 5:45pm. 

 

Additionally, we offer sports programs seasonally for our students including basketball, cheerleading, flag football, and more!

 

 

 

 

A.  Perry Street Prep is served by public transportation. The E2, E3 and E4 buses, as well as the G8 bus, make stops within close walking distance to 1800 Perry St. NE.

 

Parents can visit the Metro Web site (www.wmata.com) or call Metro (202.637.7000 or 202.962.1234) to determine the best route for their children to get to Perry Street Prep.

 

District of Columbia students may obtain Kids Ride Free cards good for discounted fares on Metrorail and Metrobus, subject to eligibility requirements.

 

 

 

A. Yes. Depending on the grade level, Perry Street Prep offers after-school tutoring and Homework Help to support the academic success of our students. These programs provide additional instructional support to students in the areas of math and reading.