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KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS

charterWard 7

Marshall Heights · Grades 5–8

OSSE STAR Rating

SY 2018-19
3 / 5 stars · Score 50.1 / 100
Enrollment: 343

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

About the School

KIPP DC KEY Academy, located at our Benning Campus, educates children in grades 5 through 8. Our middle schools prepare students with the foundational academic skills and mindsets that are necessary for success in rigorous and joyful high schools. At KIPP DC, we commit to providing students with academic excellence, joy and sense of belonging, highly effective teachers and leaders, safe and nurturing learning environments, and a commitment to college readiness. Upon completion of 8th grade, KEY students are automatically admitted to KIPP DC College Preparatory with the option of going to KIPP DC Legacy College Preparatory. Sports: CoEd Flag Football, Girls Volleyball, Boys and Girls Basketball, Cross Country Track. Clubs: iCook Culinary, K-Pop, DC Scores Poetry Sports: CoEd Flag Football, Girls Volleyball, Boys and Girls Basketball, Cross Country Track. Clubs: iCook Culinary, K-Pop, DC Scores Poetry • Students are encouraged to ask questions and set high expectations for themselves. • We are a restorative school middle school that looks to support the social and emotional needs of every child. • We believe families are partners in education and commit to supporting your student from preschool through high school and beyond. We offer enriching experiences, regular communication, and opportunities to elevate student and family voices.

Address

4801 BENNING ROAD SE

Enrollment Lottery

Not required

Free transit for students

All DC residents enrolled at KIPP DC - KEY Academy 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

Blended LearningExtended DayInterscholastic SportsRestorative Justice Program
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Kids Ride Free Eligible

Students enrolled at this school qualify for Kids Ride Free DC — a free SmarTrip card for unlimited Metrorail, Metrobus, and DC Circulator rides during the school year.

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