ENROLL YOUR STUDENT IN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
RISING TOGETHER AT Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
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TOP 3 FAQs
ANSWERED! What are the age requirements for students enrolling in DC schools? PreK3: Must turn 3 years old by September 30, 2027 PreK4: Must turn 4 years old by September 30, 2027
Do KIPP DC schools require uniforms? Yes, and each school provides a free set for each student at the beginning of the school year.
Do KIPP DC schools require students to be potty trained? Students do not have to be potty trained upon enrollment. We will work together with families to create a potty training plan for students that need support.
Visit our Enrollment FAQ page for detailed answers to these questions and more!
WHY Two Teachers in Every Classroom More support, attention, and care for every learner.
Engaging, Rigorous Learning Age-appropriate instruction that builds strong academic, social, and developmental foundations.
Family Partnership Meaningful opportunities to stay connected and engaged.
Enrichment & Exploration Special experiences that extend learning beyond the classroom.
Extended Care Convenient before- and after-school options available to families for a fee.
A PreK–8 Campus Community A place for your child to learn, grow, and belong for years to come.
OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOLS
Smilow Campus 5300 Blaine St NE
Webb Campus 1375 Mt Olivet Rd NE
Douglass Campus 2600 Douglass Rd SE
Shaw Campus 421 P Street NW
Benning Campus 4801 Benning Rd SE Wheeler Campus 3301 Wheeler Rd SE
THE PRESCHOOL
EXPERIENCE
INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS Eureka Math Builds strong math foundations through engaging, hands-on learning, problem-solving, and conceptual understanding.
Tools of the Mind Builds foundational skills across literacy, math, science, and social-emotional development while strengthening selfregulation and school readiness.
E SCHEDULE SAMPL
7:45 - 8:15 AM
Arrival, Breakfast, + Free Play
8:15 - 9:15 AM
Math & Literacy Small Groups
9:15 - 9:45 AM
Enrichment: Physical Education & Creative Workshop + Snack
10:00 - 11:35 AM
Message of the Day & Thematic Centers
11:35 - 1:40 PM
Clean Up + Lunch + Rest
1:40 - 2:00 PM
Storylab/Launchpad
2:15 - 2:55 PM
Whole Group Literacy
2:45 - 3:00 PM
Buddy Reading
3:05 - 3:30 PM
Growth Block & Snack
THE KINDERGARTEN
EXPERIENCE
“I live for the moments where my students are learning, or helping each other, or using the vocabulary we just taught them. I could not make that impact anywhere else!”
-Ms. Miata Smith-Bunai, Instructional Coach
INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS CKLA Builds strong foundational reading skills through phonemic awareness, phonics, and word recognition.
Fish Tank Learning Strengthens reading comprehension and writing skills through rich, engaging texts. texts.
Eureka Math Develops strong math foundations through hands-on learning and problem-solving.
E SCHEDULE SAMPL Arrival, Breakfast + 7:45 -8:15 AM Morning Work 8:15 -9:05 AM Math 9:05- 9:35 AM Phonics Instruction 9:35- 9:50 AM
Snack + Social Skills
9:50-10:30 AM Recess 10:30-11:00 AM Independent Literacy 11:00- 11:30 AM Small Group Literacy 11:30-12:30 PM Lunch + Rest 12:30-1:30 PM Read Aloud + Writing 1:30-2:00 PM Small Group Math 2:00-2:20 PM Closing Group 2:20-3:00 PM Enrichment 3:05-3:30 PM Free Choice/Snack + Dismissal
HEAR FROM OUR FAMILIES!
Reesha-Ann Martin Kinder Parent & KIPP DC MHP
Janay Conners PreK3 Parent
Scan to hear Ms. Martin share her “KIPP DC Story”!
Scan to hear Ms. Conners share her “KIPP DC Story”!
HOW TO ENROLL
Easy as 1-2-3! a MySchoolDC account by scanning the 1 Create QR code above or visiting myschooldc.org! myschooldc.org!
2 Add your parent and student information. Select your preferred KIPP 3 DC locations and click Select your preferred KIPP “Submit”.
Rank Us #1! Questions? Scan the QR code to schedule a 1:1 MySchoolDC application support call today!
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ATTEND AN EVENT! We invite you to view our upcoming events using the link below! kippdc.org/schooltours
apply@kippdc.org kippdc.org/enroll @kippdcschools 202.743.5648