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Principal |
Barbara B. Nophlin email the principal |
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Special features |
after-school care |
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Dress code |
Uniforms required: The Paul PCS Dress Code creates a strong sense of community and ensures that students focus on learning instead of clothing. For boys and girls the Dress Code consists of navy blue pants, Oxford-style dress shirts, black belts, black dress shoes, and a necktie. Girls can also wear navy blue skirts and skorts. Students not in compliance with the Dress Code are not allowed to attend class. Parents must pick up children who are not properly dressed for school or bring them the appropriate clothing. |
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School Mission
- The mission of Paul Public Charter School is to educate our students and to develop in them the capacity to be responsible citizens, independent thinkers, and leaders.
| Curriculum |
- Foreign language(s) taught: French, Latin and Spanish.
- This school has a particular instructional focus on hands-on learning, project-based instruction.
- Physical education is required for the following grades: 6, 7, 8
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Instructional Program Highlights
- The Cecile R. Middleton Ninth Grade Academy integrates technology and global awareness in its core curriculum and emphasizes service learning.
- English Language Learners (ELLs): Paul provides services for students with limited English proficiency and the Paul ELL Coordinator is responsible for overseeing students with limited English proficiency and support teachers in both instruction and curriculum.
- Special Needs Students: Paul provides special education services for students and the Paul PCS Special Education Coordinator is responsible for maintaining Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and assisting teachers in making appropriate curriculum and instruction modifications.
- Character Education Program: Paul PCS is now a school of M.E.R.I.T. Scholars. Students will become Motivated, Educated, Responsible, Independent Thinkers.
| Activities and Sports |
- Girls sports: basketball, cheerleading, soccer, track and flag football.
- Boys sports: basketball, soccer, track and flag football.
- Clubs and extra-curricular activities include: Young Ambassadors; El Club Hispano; Yearbook/Photography; Student Government Association; Campus Greening Club and Natiional Honor Society.
- This school has the following art(s) programs: orchestra, band, theater/drama, chorus, drawing/painting, dance and Piano.
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Parent and Community Support
- Paul PCS has numerous community partnerships including: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; Booz Allen Hamilton; National Institute of Mental Health; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Howard University; American University Washington College of Law; National Council of Negro Women; Walter Reed Medical School Mentoring Program
| Technology and Facilities |
- This school was established in 2000.
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| Admissions and Enrollment |
- Students at this school enroll by choice.
- Students also enroll by: Enrollment at Paul is open to all students who are residents of the District of Columbia and, if space is available, to non-resident students who fulfill the tuition requirements established by the Board of Education of the District of Columbia.
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| Safety, Discipline and Support |
- Safety and discipline-related resources include: Security guard(s) (full or part-time); Peer mediation or conflict resolution program; After school or lunchtime detentions; In-school suspension;
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| Other Features and Highlights |
- 86-90% of students remained enrolled at the school between last school year and this school year.
- This school has an emphasis in: college prep, character education.
- Regular classroom hours: 8:30am to 3:30pm.
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| Source of Data |
Additional information, including curriculum and special programs, was either submitted to GreatSchools by a school official or comes directly from the school or school district's Web site. This page was last updated on 10/09/2009. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.
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