Woodland · Grades PK3–5
Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy is committed to fostering an environment where every student can dream, discover, and develop their unique impact, building lasting confidence. The school's core programs include Blended Learning, which merges online instruction with small-group teacher-led sessions to cater to individual student needs. An Extended Day program offers additional academic support and engaging activities beyond regular hours. Students also benefit from a range of enrichment subjects like Theater, Physical Education, Music, and Art, encouraging holistic development. The school day runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and a uniform is required for all students. Families with a Sibling Attending or a Sibling Offered admission receive priority in the lottery process.
“Every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique impact. At Rocketship Rise Academy, we are building confidence in Rocketeers to rise to their potential, achieve their goals, and pay it forward to create change for families in Southeast DC's Ward 8. Together, we RISE!”
Specialized Programs
Enrichment
Theater · PE · Music · Art
2335 RAYNOLDS PLACE SE
Not required
All DC residents enrolled at Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy (ages 5–21) qualify for Kids Ride Free — a SmarTrip card that grants free Metrobus, Metrorail, and DC Circulator rides on school days.
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Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy serves grades PK3–5 in the Woodland neighborhood of Washington DC.
Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy is located in Ward 8, Woodland, Washington DC.
Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy is a DC public charter school. Contact the school directly for enrollment and seat availability.
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