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BASIS DC PCS - High School

Open Since 2012 Grades 9 - 12
BASIS DC PCS believes that every child deserves a world-class education. We set the bar high and provide students with the support they need to succeed. Our school culture encourages content mastery and guides students toward their full potential. Our students practice creative and critical thinking, drawing connections that strengthen understanding. They outscore their peers and earn impressive scholarships to top colleges. Their academic model builds foundations and develops essential skills and habits for success. BASIS DC graduates the leaders and innovators of a global future.

410 8th Street NW

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School Contacts

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Calvery Cooper

Executive Director/Head of School
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Andy Riewe

Director of Operations
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Joshua Lichtenstein

Special Education Manager
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Malika Walters

McKinney-Vento Homeless Coordinator
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Shannon Chavez

Title IX Coordinator
Board Chair

Craig Barrett

Chair
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School Performance SY 2018-2019

Tier Ranking

Tier 1
Tier 1 schools meet standards of high performance

PMF Score

97.7%
0.4
from previous school year

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

86.7%

PARCC 4+ Math

46.6%

Student Progress

The School Quality Report also measures student growth in ELA and Math on the PARCC assessment for one or two school years. A score may not be listed if there are not enough students at the state-level to calculate comparative growth scores.

Growth on the state assessment in ELA

66.4%

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

92.0%

Re-Enrollment

95.1%

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2019 School Quality Report

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Student Makeup (SY 2018-19)

Total Student Enrollment

602

At-Risk Percentage

9%

Special Education Enrollment

5%

School's Annual Reports

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Financial Information

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Most Recent & Historical Fiscal Audits

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Administration and Operations

Student Enrollment Forms 2025-2026(RKTCA)(BASISDCPCS).docx
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SY 2025-26 Student Enrollment Forms

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Charter Board Calendars_83.pdf
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Charter Board Calendars 2023-2025

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Board Meeting Minutes_11.pdf
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Charter School Board of Trustee Meeting Minutes 2022-2025

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Employee Policies_12.pdf
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Charter School Employee Policies 2023-2025

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SY 2024-25 School Calendar

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SY 2024-25 Student/Family Policies

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Student Enrollment Forms 2023-2024(EOCBA)(BASISDCPCS).docx
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SY 2023-2024 Student Enrollment Forms

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SY 2023-24 School Calendar

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SY 2022-23 Board Meetings Calendar

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SY 2022-23 Student/Family Policies

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SY 2022-23 Employee Policies

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Charter School Board of Trustee Meeting Minutes 2022-2024

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q1

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q2

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q3

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q4

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Charter Agreements and Reviews

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Charter Agreement

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Five-Year Charter Review

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