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Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS

charterWard 5

Edgewood · Grades PK3–8

OSSE STAR Rating

SY 2018-19
4 / 5 stars · Score 64.2 / 100
Enrollment: 452

Source: OSSE School Report Card — official rating from DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

About Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS

Inspired Teaching Demonstration Public Charter School operates as a professional learning community where master teachers and teacher residents ensure every student develops intellectually and socially. The school features Arts Integration as a core program, complemented by enrichment in Spanish, Music, Arts Integration, and Dance. Additional programs include Interscholastic Sports and a Restorative Justice Program, fostering a supportive environment. School hours are 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. for PK3-PK4, and 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. for K-4 and 5th grade. Families will appreciate that uniforms are not required. Lottery priority is extended to children of staff and siblings currently attending the school. This framework provides an engaging educational experience centered on holistic growth.

At the Inspired Teaching Demonstration Public Charter School, a professional learning community of master teachers and teacher residents ensures that a diverse group of students achieve their potential as accomplished learners, thoughtful citizens, and imaginative and inquisitive problem solvers through a demanding, inquiry-based curriculum. The standards-based curriculum and student goals are centered on the 4 I's: Intellect, Inquiry, Imagination, Integrity.

Specialized Programs

Arts IntegrationInterscholastic SportsRestorative Justice ProgramSchool Garden

Enrichment

Spanish · Music · Arts Integration · Dance · Theatre · Coding · After-School Clubs & Sports

🕐 PK3-PK4: 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | K-4: 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. | 5-8: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.👔 Uniform not required

Address

200 DOUGLAS STREET NE

Enrollment Lottery

Required

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Free transit for students

All DC residents enrolled at Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS (ages 5–21) qualify for Kids Ride Free — a SmarTrip card that grants free Metrobus, Metrorail, and DC Circulator rides on school days.

Specialties

Arts IntegrationInterscholastic SportsRestorative Justice ProgramSchool Garden

Frequently Asked Questions

What grades does Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS serve?+

Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS serves grades PK3–8 in the Edgewood neighborhood of Washington DC.

What ward is Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS in?+

Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS is located in Ward 5, Edgewood, Washington DC.

How do I apply to Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS?+

Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS is a DC public charter school that requires a lottery application. Applications are submitted through MySchoolDC (myschooldc.org), which opens each November and closes in early February. Results are released in late March.

What is Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS's OSSE star rating?+

Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS received a 4/5 star rating (★★★★☆) from the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) in SY 2018-19. OSSE ratings measure academic achievement, growth, and attendance.

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