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Academy of Hope Adult PCS (Ward 5)

Open Since 2014 Adult Education
Academy of Hope's mission is to support adult learners in changing their lives and transforming their communities by providing them with high-quality adult education and career training that creates direct pathways to economic mobility.

2315 18th Place NE

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202-269-6623
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Lecester Johnson

CEO
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Michael Durant

Principal
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Traci German

Homeless Coordinator/Director of Student Support Services/Special Education Manager
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Tiffany Godbout

Chief Operating Officer
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Madi Ford

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Tamara Wilds Lawson

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School Performance

Performance Reporting

We are currently revising our accountability system.

The last PMF scores released was in school year 2018-19. To learn about proposed changes to our accountability system, read more here: dcpcsb.org/revised-accountability-system

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Reporting Documents

Academy of Hope: PMF Score Card (SY18-19)

The PMF shows how well public charter schools are doing. The PMF covers academic performance, organizational and financial management, and local and federal rules.
Uploaded: October 23, 2023

Academy of Hope: PMF Score Card (SY18-19)

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Academy of Hope: QSR Report (2018)

The QSR assess the quality of a school's academic programming, operations, and compliance. It is performed by external reviewers who conduct interviews, observations, and document reviews.
Uploaded: October 23, 2023

Academy of Hope: QSR Report (2018)

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Financial Information

Uploaded: April 05, 2024

Most Recent & Historical Financial Analysis Reports

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Most Recent & Historical Budgets

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Most Recent & Historical Fiscal Audits

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Administration and Operations

Students & Families

Academy of Hope: Student Enrollment Forms (2025-2026)

Student Enrollment Forms 2025-2026(YCFGA)(AcademHopeAdultPCS).pdf
Uploaded: March 25, 2025

Academy of Hope: Student Enrollment Forms (2025-2026)

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Academy of Hope: Student Application (2025-2026)

Student Application 2025-2026(RPQCA)(AcademHopeAdultPCS).pdf
Uploaded: March 19, 2025

Academy of Hope: Student Application (2025-2026)

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SY 2024-25 School Calendar

Uploaded: December 03, 2024

SY 2024-25 School Calendar

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Academy of Hope: Student Application (2023-2024)

Uploaded: October 23, 2023

Academy of Hope: Student Application (2023-2024)

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Academy of Hope: Student Enrollment Forms (2023-2024)

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Uploaded: October 23, 2023

Academy of Hope: Student Enrollment Forms (2023-2024)

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Academy of Hope: Enrollment Lottery Procedures (2022-2023)

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Uploaded: October 23, 2023

Academy of Hope: Enrollment Lottery Procedures (2022-2023)

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Employees

Charter School Employee Policies 2023-2025

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Uploaded: February 06, 2025

Charter School Employee Policies 2023-2025

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Academy of Hope: Employee Policies(2022-2023)

Academy of Hope has developed the policies contained in this document. The expectation is that each employee will read these policies carefully as they are a valuable reference for understanding their job and Academy of Hope.
Uploaded: October 23, 2023

Academy of Hope: Employee Policies(2022-2023)

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Charter Agreement and Reviews

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Uploaded: February 20, 2025

Charter Board Calendars 2023-2025

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Academy of Hope: Charter Review (2019)

The District of Columbia Public Charter School Board (DC PCSB) staff conducted a ten year charter review of the Achievment Preparatory Academy Public Charter School (Achievement Prep PCS) according to the standard required by the School Reform ACT (SRA).
Uploaded: October 23, 2023

Academy of Hope: Charter Review (2019)

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Academy of Hope: Charter Agreement (2014)

The charter agreement outlines the terms for operating a public charter school in DC, including academic goals, financial managment, compliance, accountability, and the character term. it serves as a framework for the school's operations and ensures high-quality education for students.
Uploaded: October 23, 2023

Academy of Hope: Charter Agreement (2014)

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Board Activity

Charter School Board Calendars 2023-2025

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Charter School Board Calendars 2023-2025

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Academy of Hope: Board Calendar (2022-2023)

Uploaded: October 23, 2023

Academy of Hope: Board Calendar (2022-2023)

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Approved Board Meeting Minutes

Charter School Board of Trustee Meeting Minutes 2022-2025

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Uploaded: February 06, 2025

Charter School Board of Trustee Meeting Minutes 2022-2025

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Academy of Hope: Board Meeting Minutes 2021-2022 (Q1)

Academy of Hope_Board Meeting Minutes_2021-2022 (Q1).docx
Uploaded: October 23, 2023

Academy of Hope: Board Meeting Minutes 2021-2022 (Q1)

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Academy of Hope: Board Meeting Minutes 2021-2022 (Q2)

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Uploaded: October 23, 2023

Academy of Hope: Board Meeting Minutes 2021-2022 (Q2)

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Academy of Hope: Board Meeting Minutes 2021-2022 (Q3)

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Academy of Hope: Board Meeting Minutes 2021-2022 (Q3)

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Academy of Hope: Board Meeting Minutes 2021-2022 (Q4)

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Uploaded: October 23, 2023

Academy of Hope: Board Meeting Minutes 2021-2022 (Q4)

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