EDUCATION DCPS Sets Goal for New School Year
“An outstanding teacher for every classroom, and an outstanding principal for every school.” Compiled by Dorothy Rowley WI Staff Writer
EXTENDED-YEAR STUDENTS BACK IN CLASS
Classes began Aug. 8 for 11 elementary and middle schools that offer the extended year curriculum for the 2016-17 term. The schools – which are in session a month longer than traditional schools – were selected based on interest from the community, strong leadership in each school, and schools poised to make significant academic gains. Students enrolled in the extended year program will gain an extra year of learning by the time they reach the 8th grade.
PARTICIPATING EXTENDED-YEAR SCHOOLS INCLUDE:
Garfield Elementary School (Ward 8) H.D. Cooke Elementary School (Ward 1) Hart Middle School (Ward 8) Hendley Elementary School (Ward 8) Johnson Middle School (Ward 8) Kelly Miller Middle School (Ward 7) King Elementary School (Ward 8) Randle Highlands Elementary School (Ward 7) Raymond Education Campus (Ward 4) Thomas Elementary School (Ward 7) Turner Elementary School (Ward 8)
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES FOR TRADITIONAL-YEAR SCHOOLS
The first day of school for K-12 students is Monday, Aug. 22. The first day of school for Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 students is Thursday, Aug. 25.
24 AUGUST 18- 24, 2016
NEW TEACHERS
New Teacher Orientation took place on Aug. 11 at Columbia Heights Education Campus in Northwest where outgoing Chancellor Kaya Henderson addressed attendees with overviews of DCPS initiatives and the five-year Capital Commitment plan. During the new school year, DCPS will be providing high-quality tools for teachers, while continuing to provide sufficient flexibility that will enable teachers to elegantly adapt resources to meet the interests and needs of their students.
5 Teachers make the difference in children's lives. / Courtesy photo
DCPS ADMINISTRATION
With Chancellor Kaya Henderson’s late June announcement that she will leave the system effective Sept. 30, Schools Chief John Davis will serve as interim chancellor beginning Oct. 1, while DCPS engages in the search for Henderson’s replacement. Meanwhile, Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced the composition of a 17-member DCPS Rising Leadership Committee that will provide her with recommendations to select a new Chancellor. “We are moving full steam ahead in our search for the next DCPS Chancellor,” said Bowser. “The DCPS Rising Leadership Committee is composed of principals, teachers, students, parents, and community members and is truly representative of our diverse city. I look forward to working with them and thank them for their dedication to our students. To assist the committee, a series of community forums have been scheduled: 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 30
Roosevelt High School – 4301 13th St, NW
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 7 Eastern High School – 1700 East Capitol St NE 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 14 Savoy Elementary School – 2400 Shannon PL SE
WHO’S WHO IN DCPS’S TOP TIER LEADERSHIP: John Davis, Interim Chancellor Pete Weber, Chief of Staff Nathaniel Beers, Chief Operating Officer Emily Durso, Chief College and Career Jason Kamras, Chief Instructional Practice Brian Pick, Chief, Teaching and Learning Crystal Jefferson, Chief Talent and Culture Josephine Robinson, Chief Family and Public Engagement Scott Barash, General Counsel
OTHER KEY ADMINISTRATORS INCLUDE: Gene Pinkard, Deputy Chief School Turnaround program Harry Hughes, Instructional Superintendent, Elementary Angela Chapman, Instructional Superintendent, Elementary LaKimbre Brown, Instructional Superintendent, Elementary Aileen Murphy, Instructional Superintendent, Elementary Janice Harris, Instructional Superintendent, Elementary Shawn Stover, Instructional Superintendent, education campus Natalie Gordon, Instructional Superintendent, Middle School Drewana Bey, Instructional Superintendent Secondary David Pinder, Instructional Superintendent, Secondary
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NEW PRINCIPALS FOR 2016-17
DCPS has created a culture where school leaders have a clear understanding of what defines excellence in their work. As part of their leadership training, not only are DCPS principals provided with constructive and data-based feedback regarding their performance, they also receive support to increase their effectiveness.
NEW PRINCIPALS FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR INCLUDE: Michael Alexander.........Washington Metropolitan High School Sah Brown......................Eastern High School Stephanie Byrd...............Payne Elementary School Tia Corniel......................Burroughs Elementary School Greg Dohmann.............. Jefferson Middle School Academy Vanessa Drumm.............Langley Elementary School Kristie Edwards..............Randle Highlands Elementary School Eric Fraser.......................Anacostia High School Terri Fuller......................Plummer Elementary School Aqueelha James..............Roosevelt High School and MacFarland Middle School Johann Lee......................Kimball Elementary School Andrea Mial....................Miner Elementary School Justin Ralston.................LaSalle-Backus Education Campus Andrew Smith................Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School TaMikka Sykes...............Amidon-Bowen Elementary School Clinton Turner...............Walker-Jones Education Campus Isamar Vargas..................Eliot-Hine Middle School Courtney Wilkerson......Sousa Middle School Benjamin Williams........Ron Brown College Preparatory High School Kiana Williams...............Smothers Elementary School WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM