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Academics. Careers. Leadership.

IDEA prepares students with the academic, social, leadership, and occupational skills for post-secondary opportunities and to be responsible citizens who contribute to the community.

Five Guiding Principles

Each student is an important and valued member of the IDEA community. and must embody in word and action the Five Guiding Principles that guide who we are and how we behave:

Academics
Athletics

Progress reports issued

Dec 13

Saturday School #8

Time: 8:30 AM – 12 PM

Dec 14

Early dismissal for scholars | staff professional development

Time: 1:10 PM

Dec 18

Parent Boosters

Time: 5:30 PM – 7 PM

Dec 19

Winter break | school closed

Dec 23

Volleyball vs. SEED

Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Oct 24

Volleyball vs. Friendship Tech @ IDEA

Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Oct 22

Flag football vs. Washington Leadership

Time: 5 PM – 6 PM

Oct 18

Volleyball vs. KIPP at IDEA

Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Oct 17

Cross Country @ Kenilworth Park

Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Oct 10

Latest News

IDEA's Aquaponics System Yields Lettuce and Kale for Scholars to Eat

Environmental Science scholars are learning the process of growing produce without soil.

December 2019 Principal’s Message

Here's what Principal Nicole McCrae has to share about what's happening at IDEA.

Taniya Gaddis Combines Firsthand Experience with Training to Become Early Childhood Expert

Taniya is enrolled in IDEA's Child Development Associate program.

Scholars Uncover Historical Truths on the Road to National History Day

DC History scholars had the opportunity to use primary sources at the DC History Center.

IDEA Named Most Improved High School on DC School Report Card

IDEA also earned a three-star rating on OSSE's School Transparency and Reporting Framework!

Apply Now for Delta Sigma Theta College Scholarship

The Washington DC Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta invites graduating seniors to apply for college funding.

Seniors Explore College Options and Start Receiving Admissions

IDEA scholars applied to a host of colleges and universities last month and admissions letters are already coming in!

Congratulations to Our Scholars on their Quarter One Achievements

Scholars were recognized for their academic excellence, perfect attendance, improvement, and other achievements.

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Testimonials

The faculty at IDEA is AMAZING. I have never experienced at any other school the attention, love, and compassion that the IDEA staff have for my children.

~ N. Brown, IDEA Parent

IDEA Public Charter School

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Academics. Careers. Leadership.

Five Guiding Principles

Calendars

Progress reports issued

Saturday School #8

Early dismissal for scholars | staff professional development

Parent Boosters

Winter break | school closed

Volleyball vs. SEED

Volleyball vs. Friendship Tech @ IDEA

Flag football vs. Washington Leadership

Volleyball vs. KIPP at IDEA

Cross Country @ Kenilworth Park

Latest News

IDEA's Aquaponics System Yields Lettuce and Kale for Scholars to Eat

December 2019 Principal’s Message

Taniya Gaddis Combines Firsthand Experience with Training to Become Early Childhood Expert

Scholars Uncover Historical Truths on the Road to National History Day

IDEA Named Most Improved High School on DC School Report Card

Apply Now for Delta Sigma Theta College Scholarship

Seniors Explore College Options and Start Receiving Admissions

Congratulations to Our Scholars on their Quarter One Achievements

Testimonials