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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:

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day | school closed

Jan 20

Exam make-ups

Jan 21

Early dismissal for scholars | staff professional development

Time: 1:10 PM

Jan 22

Scholar portfolio presentations

Jan 23

No school for scholars | staff professional development

Jan 27

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

Latest News

Congratulations to Our December Scholars of the Month

These scholars were chosen by their teachers and staff as outstanding students.

January 2020 Message from the Principal

Principal Nicole McCrae shares what's happening at IDEA.

Support Teaching and Learning at IDEA through Donors Choose Projects

Several IDEA teachers have created fundraising initiatives to provide extra resources and opportunities for their scholars

National History Day Celebrates DC Residents Who Broke Barriers

Scholars researched and presented stories of individuals and groups that broke barriers in DC history.

Opportunities Abound for Community Service on MLK Day and Every Day

IDEA scholars are required to complete 100 hours of community service in order to graduate.

UDCCC Welcomes Five IDEA Scholars for Spring Classes

Through IDEA's dual enrollment program, scholars take college classes while still in high school.

Saturday School Provides Critical Opportunity for Scholars to Boost Grades

Increasing attendance indicates scholars are taking advantage of additional learning time.

Scholars Invited to Movie Night Featuring The Hate You Give

The Class of 2020 is sponsoring the free event

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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