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KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS

Open Since 2001 Grades 5 - 8
KEY Academy empowers students academically, socially and emotionally to prepare them for a future filled with choice and opportunity. We encourage our middle schoolers to grow as citizens and scholars beyond the classroom by engaging them in a wide range of extracurricular activities. Upon completion of eighth grade, KEY students have the choice to move onto KIPP DC College Preparatory or other competitive high schools in the region.

4801 Benning Road SE

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Rashaand Sass

Principal
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Susan Schaeffler

Executive Director
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Saumil Shah

Director of Operations
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Ashley Ogbonna

Title IX Coordinator
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JaVaan Veal

McKinney-Vento Homeless Coordinator
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Dana Lourie

Special Education Manager
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Erin Pitts

Parent Complaint Coordinator
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Anthony Lewis

Board Chair
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Barry Caldwell

Vice Chair
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School's Annual Reports

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Financial Information

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FCAP 2025

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Most Recent & Historical Financial Analysis Reports

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Charter Agreement and Reviews

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Charter Agreement

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Five-Year Charter Review

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Financial Corrective Action Plan

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Financial Corrective Action Plan

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