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Roots PCS

Public Charter School

Grades Served
in 2025-26 PK3–5

Grades Accepting
New Applicants in 2025-26 All

Address 15 KENNEDY STREET NW Phone 202-882-8073 Who can I talk to about special education services at this school? Twilah Anthony
202-882-8073
tanthony@rootspcs.org

School Hours 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Extended Hours 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Before and after care available_{No Cost}_{Contact school for details}

School Uniform Required

2019-20 STAR RATING

About this school

Guide students toward academic excellence, exemplary character and social responsibility. Provide students with a strong African Centered learning environment.

Specialized Programs

School Garden

Additional Enrichment Offered

DC Hand Dancing; African Dancing and Drumming

Points of Pride

• Partners with the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) to host Health and Wellness events for the parent/student community
• Family engagement events include Yoga, Meditation, and Capoeira
• Students participate in African Dancing and Drumming, DC Hand Dancing, and cultural experiences/field trips.

2023-24 DC CAPE INFORMATION N/A

Learn more about this school’s DC CAPE (previously known as PARCC and DC Science) results by visiting the DC School Report Card website.

Total 2023-24 Enrollment 80 Student Demographics

98% Black/African-American

<1% Asian

1% Hispanic / Latino

<1% Native American / Alaska Native

<1% Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander

<1% White non-Hispanic

1% Multiracial

Lottery Preferences
1. Sibling Attending
2. Sibling Offered
School Resources
Welcome to Roots PCS!
Roots Wall of Honor

Additional Resources

PCSB School Profile

Historical Waitlist Information

2024-2025 LOTTERY

PK3

25

0

PK4

15

1

2

K

8

1

8

1

2

4

0

3

0

3

4

3

2

5

3

0

_{Federal and District law require equal access to services for students with special education needs and English Language Learners. For additional information, please contact the Office of the State Superintendent of Education at (202) 727-6436 or at osse@dc.gov.}

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