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IDEA PCS

Open Since 1998 Grades 9 - 12
Our mission at IDEA Public Charter School is to prepare students with the academic, social, leadership and occupational skills for post-secondary opportunities and to be responsible citizens who contribute to the community. IDEA is a small high school with innovative options for our scholars. Whether they seek to pursue college, trade careers, or military service upon graduation, our outstanding faculty provides rigorous academics designed to prepare all students for post-secondary success. In partnership with the DC Students Construction Trades Foundation, IDEA offers cutting-edge, hands-on vocational training emphasizing construction and design. IDEA’s Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program helps students develop character and leadership. We also offer dual enrollment with University of the District of Columbia Community College and Apex Learning online credit recovery classes.

1027 45th Street NE

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Dr. Gretchen Sewell

Principal/Title IX Coordinator
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Dr. Brian Rahaman

CEO
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Nathalie Liburd

Special Education Coordinator
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Dr. Calvin Snowden

Board Chair
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School Performance SY 2018-2019

Tier Ranking

Tier 2

PMF Score

45.1%

Student Achievement

The School Quality Report measures various aspects of a school’s academic program, including student achievement in English language arts (ELA) and Math on the statewide assessment, PARCC. The percent is the number of students scoring College and Career Ready.

PARCC 4+ ELA

21.9%

PARCC 4+ Math

9.0%

Student Progress

The School Quality Report also measures student growth in ELA and Math on the PARCC assessment for one or two school years.

Growth on the state assessment in ELA

37.9%

Growth on the state assessment in Math

61.9%

School Environment

The School Quality Report also assesses the school environment using attendance, re-enrollment, retention or discipline rates. These indicators are predictors of future student achievement.

In-Seat Attendance

85.5%

Re-enrollment

76.4%

Full Performance Reports

2019 School Quality Report (PMF)

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Student Makeup (SY 2018-19)

Total Student Enrollment

299

At-Risk Percentage

72%

Special Education Percentage

31%

School's Annual Reports

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Financial Information

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Administration and Operations

Student Enrollment Forms 2025-2026(6PQCA)(IDEAPCS).pdf
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SY 2025-26 Student Enrollment Forms

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Employee Policies_74.pdf
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Charter School Employee Policies 2023-2025

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Charter Board Calendars_4.pdf
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Charter Board Calendars 2023-2025

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Board Meeting Minutes_73.pdf
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Charter School Board of Trustee Meeting Minutes 2022-2025

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SY 2024-25 School Calendar

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SY 2024-25 Student/Family Policies

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Charter Board Calendar 2022-2023(DC2WA)(IDEAPCS).docx
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SY 2022-23 Board Meetings Calendar

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SY 2023-24 School Calendar

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SY 2022-2023 Employee Policies

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SY 2023-24 Student Enrollment Forms

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SY 2020-21 Student/Family Policies

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q1

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q2 (Part I)

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q2 (Part II)

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q3

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Board Meeting Approved Minutes 2021-2022 4th Quarter(VBGWA)(IDEAPCS)_0.docx
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