2011 - 2012 SY Uniform
Beginning in Fall 2011, Center City PCS will begin to transition to a common uniform for all six campuses. We believe that having a common uniform for Center City PCS will help us form a stronger community.
We will begin phasing out the older uniforms during the 2011-2012 school year. Everyone will be required to wear the new uniform beginning in the 2012 - 2013 school year.
Download Risse Brother’s Shopping Guide for the Center City PCS uniform
2011-2012 Supply List
The requirements vary according to your child’s school age. You can download/print the requirements here:
Brightwood: Supply List, English | Supply List Spanish
Capitol Hill: Supply List
Congress Heights: Supply List
Petworth: Supply List, English
Shaw: Supply List
Trinidad: Supply List
2011- 2012 SY Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the first day of school?
The first day of school is August 29th, 2011. Download the SY 2011-2012 calendar.
2. How long is the school day?
The school day begins at 8 AM and ends at 4PM.
3. Is there before care or extended learning programming?
Yes. There is a Morning Academy and extended learning program available. Morning Academy starts at 7 AM and students will no longer be accepted after 7:15AM, the focus is on web based interventions. Extended learning is offered Monday through Thursday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM on Fridays. Details and registration information is forthcoming.
Morning Academy and Extended Learning Letter | Download the Morning Academy and Extended Learning Registration Form
4. Is there a breakfast? Lunch? How do I sign up for the Meal Service program?
Breakfast and lunch are served according to your child’s schedule on campus. Breakfast is available at no cost to all students. the cost for lunch is $2.99 per day. To participate in the meal program (lunch), you have to sign up your child for the service.
To sign up, all parents or legal guardians must complete a Meal Service Order Form specifying if participation in the lunch service program.
Parents and guardians may apply for free or reduced lunch service. The qualification criteria are set by the US Department of Agriculture through the National School Lunch Program. You must complete the Free and Reduced Lunch Application during school registration in order to qualify for this program. Transfer students are asked to bring completed forms prior to the first day they attend school after transferring. Yes, students eligible for free or reduced meals must complete the Meal Service Order Form. We collect these forms so that we know how many meals to order through our meal service vendor.
The Meal Service Order Form is due no later than the 1st of the month in which the parent wishes meal service to commence.
5. What paperwork should I bring?
All parents should make sure that they have turned in ALL of their registration paperwork prior to the first day of school.
NEW and RETURNING Students:
* DC Child Health Certificate and DC Oral Health Form — both dated after April 15, 2011
* DC Statewide Enrollment Form
* Free/Reduced Lunch Application—dated after April 15, 2011
* Proof of DC Residency—dated after April 1, 2011
NEW Students ONLY (In addition to those listed above):
* 11-12 Parent Questionnaire
* Home Language Survey
* Release of Student Records (and IEP documentation. if necessary)
* Copy of previous student records
* Parent & Student Contract
* Original Birth Certificate
* Government issued identification of parent or legal guardian
* Proof of legal guardianship (if applicable)
6. Where is the campus?
Please use our campus map to locate your child’s campus.
7. Who is my child’s teacher?
Please call the campus for this information. For Congress Heights, click here.
8. When is Parent Orientation?
Brightwood:
Thursday, August 25th at 5 PM for PreK-2nd, at 6 PM for grades 3 - 5, and at 7 PM for MS grades
Capitol Hill:
Wednesday, August 24th, 5:30 PM - 7 PM
Congress Heights:
Tuesday, August 2, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday, August 6, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Tuesday, August 16, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Petworth:
Thursday, August 25, at 6 PM
Shaw:
Wednesday, August 10, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM for PreK - 2 grade parents
Wednesday, August 17, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM for 3-5 grade parents
Wednesday, August 24, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM for MS parents
Trinidad:
Tuesday, August 23, at 5:30 PM
9. When is Back to School Night?
Brightwood: September 21 at 6:00 PM
Capitol Hill: September 14, 5 PM - 7 PM
Congress Heights: September 21, 2011, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Petworth: September 29, 2011at 6:00 PM
Shaw: September 28, 2011 at 6:00 PM
Trinidad: September 15, 2011 at 5:30 PM
Please contact your school’s principal with any further questions.
All parents and guardians of students are considered important members of the Center City PCS community. Parents are encouraged to participate in the Parent Partnerships at each campus. These organizations give parents a voice in the day-to-day operations of the school.
Important policies for students and parents are contained in the Parent & Student Handbook . Each parent and student must sign the contract at the end of this handbook prior to the start of the school year.
Here are the latest AYP report cards for our schools by campus:
Brightwood | Capitol Hill | Congress Heights | Petworth | Shaw | Trinidad