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Rooted in the values of determination, empathy, excellence, and service; Promise Academy prepares students to thrive in excellent middle and high schools. Students develop a love for learning, critical thinking, and leadership in rigorous and joyful learning environments. Upon completion of fourth grade, Promise Academy students move onto KIPP DC KEY Academy.
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Established
2009 -
Grades Served
K-4 -
Enrollment
605
"Every child deserves more than access to education—they deserve excellence in education. Excellence is not an extra; it is what every child is owed. When we believe excellence is a civil right, we commit to opening every door of opportunity and ensuring every student receives the education they deserve."
Chelsea Dunn, Principal, KIPP DC Promise Academy
"I’m proud to work at a school that values arts education alongside other subjects. Dance is a vehicle for student expression, empowerment, social-emotional development, and of course artistic virtuosity. It’s a joy to see my students show up as their authentic selves while they grow and develop in dance."
Edwin Sorto, Dance Teacher, KIPP DC Promise Academy
Values
- Determination
- Empathy
- Excellence
- Service
Academics
Promise Academy fosters students’ social, emotional, and academic development, setting them up for a life filled with choice and opportunity.
Students receive comprehensive and rigorous instruction in literacy and math, but also benefit from music, dance, physical education, social studies, and art classes.
KIPPsters at Promise Academy develop a love for learning, and build the skills and mindsets necessary to set them up for success in middle school and beyond.
Extracurriculars
Promise Academy offers its elementary students a number of extracurricular ways to build teamwork and explore their passions. Those offered include Robotics, Books and basketball, Estrellitas de Sorto dance team, Girls on the Run, Girls & Boys empowerment club, Tutoring, YMCA before and aftercare, and more.
Awards & Recognition
2019: Promise Academy is ranked a Tier 1 school by the DC Public Charter School Board.
Promise Academy named a Bold Improvement School by EmpowerK12.
2018: Promise Academy is ranked a Tier 1 school by the DC Public Charter School Board.
Promise Academy named National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.
Promise Academy 4th grade teacher Ms. Dunn recognized as KIPP DC’s monthly staff spotlight.
Promise Academy is awarded a Bold Performance Winner by Empowerk12.
2017: Promise Academy is ranked a Tier 1 school by the DC Public Charter School Board.
Promise Academy is awarded a Bold Performance Winner by EmpowerK12.
