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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

Parent Boosters

Time: 5:30 PM – 7 PM

Sep 19

Saturday School #2

Time: 8:30 AM – 12 PM

Sep 21

Prince George’s Community College @ IDEA

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM

Location: Room 100

Sep 25

Early dismissal for scholars | staff professional development

Time: 1:10 PM

Sep 25

Morgan State @ IDEA

Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Location: TBD

Oct 1

Volleyball: IDEA vs Cesar Chavez

Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Location: IDEA Public Charter School, 1027 45th St NE, Washington, DC 20019, USA

Sep 19

Flag football vs. Friendship Tech Prep

Time: 5 PM – 6 PM

Sep 19

Flag football vs. Thurgood Marshall

Time: 5 PM – 6 PM

Sep 24

Volleyball vs. Capital City at IDEA

Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Sep 26

Flag football vs. Kingsman

Time: 5 PM – 6 PM

Sep 26

Latest News

Environmental Science Scholars Take On Year-Long Air Quality Initiative

As part of the regional Our Air, Your Future project, IDEA scholars will be measuring air quality and developing ideas to improve it.

IDEA Ranked #1 High School in Ward 7 for 7th Straight Year

IDEA scholars show significant growth in reading and math.

ACAD Instructor Dennis Chestnut Named National River Hero

Our carpentry internship instructor also has a long history in river conservation.

Cheer on Our Timberwolf Athletes this Fall!

Flag football, volleyball, and cross country teams have begun competing.

Principal’s Message September 2019

Principal Nicole McCrae shares the latest news from IDEA.

Congratulations to Summer Graduates of the Class of 2019

Four IDEA scholars participated in the DCPCSB Summer Graduation Ceremony.

UDC-CC Brings Personal Finance Course to IDEA for College Credit

The three-credit class will be offered to IDEA scholars at no charge.

Claim Your Spot in the Class of 2023 Before It's Too Late!

IDEA is still accepting registration for incoming 9th graders until August 23.

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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