Meal service is provided as an option to all students. In accordance with the Healthy Schools Act, breakfast is provided to all students at no cost. Lunches can be purchased for $2.99 per day for SY2011-2012, payable in advance. To participate in the lunch program, you are required to sign up your child for service.
To sign up, all parents or legal guardians must complete a Meal Service Order Form.
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. If the form is not completed, there will not be a meal for your child.
The Meal Service Order Form is due no later than the 1st of the month in which the parent wishes meal service to commence.
Center City Public Charter Schools participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and adheres to the guidelines established by the USDA. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
To file a complaint alleging discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call, toll free, (866) 632-9992 (Voice). TDD users can contact USDA through local relay or the Federal Relay at (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (relay voice users). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Also, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, approved December 13, 1977 (DC Law 2-38; DC Official Code §2-1402.11(2006), as amended) States the following:
Pertinent section of DC Code § 2-1402.11: It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice to do any of the following acts, wholly or partially for a discriminatory reason based upon the actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, or political affiliation of any individual. To file a complaint alleging discrimination on one of these bases, please contact the District of Columbia’s Office of Human Rights at (202) 727-3545.