Community School

A public and private partnership to coordinate educational, developmental, family, health, and after-school-care programs during school and non-school hours for students, families, and local communities at a public school or public charter school. DC Official Code § 38-754.02(2).

Objectives

• Improve academic achievement
• Reduce absenteeism
• Building stronger relationships among students, parents, and communities
• Improve the skills, capacity, and wellbeing of the surrounding community residents

For more information or questions, please contact Melissa Harper-Butler at (202) 478-2409 or [email protected].

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