Richard Wright Pubic Charter School for Journalism and Media Arts
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RWPCS Poetry Slam and Jazz Celebration-May 10, 2013
Posted by: AlishaC
May 8, 2013


ROXIE GALA - June 15, 2013
Posted by: AlishaC
Apr 29, 2013


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Do your heart and mind crave some positive proof...
That the future is not dim, and the end is not in sight?
Need a boost of inspiration, elevation, hope and light?
Then we have just the night for you.....
Enlightening, enticing, enriching, and true
Riveting stories, crafted and created in various forms
The viewer and maker are both transformed
WE ARE RICHARD WRIGHT Public Charter School for Journalism and Media Arts
We are writers, filmmakers, journalists, producers, directors, editors, designers, engineers, composers, musicians, artists, entrepreneurs and more
We are creating our own images, writing our own histories, with skills in the making, and ideas for the taking, every opportunity is an open door
WE ARE RICHARD WRIGHT with our own mini film festival, red carpet and black tie
Original short films, narratives, documentaries, music videos, and more that defy
What stereotypes and norms say we can achieve
Come check us out and you will believe
In teens that love their school, their principal, their teachers
Developing as responsible citizens, prolific professionals, future leaders
WE ARE RICHARD WRIGHT
Come and support this epic night
Culminating creativity, hard work, innovation, talent, and fun...
This community of educators, students, supporters, families, friends celebrate as one
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We are committed, we are passionate, we love and we care
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We are agents of positive change in the world

DC-CAS Information and Schedule
Posted by: AlishaC
Apr 22, 2013


Richard Wright Public Charter School is totally committed to your child’s academic success!  Yearly, our students are mandated to take the District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC-CAS). The students testing cycle begins Tuesday, April 23, 2013 through Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Please find the scheduled testing per each grade below.

  • The 8th/Eighth Grade assessment entails the following areas: Reading, Mathematics, Science, and Health - Testing will be each day Tuesday, April 23, 2013 through Wednesday, May 1, 2013.
  • The 9th / Ninth Grade assessment entails the following areas: Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013 and
    Wednesday, April 24th     in Reading and on Monday, April 29, 2013 measure their achievement in the area of Health.
  • The 10th /Tenth Grade assessment entails the following areas: Reading, Mathematics, Biology, and Composition - Testing will be each day Tuesday, April 23, 2013 through Wednesday, May 1,
    2013    .

It is our desire that your son or daughter receives the maximum opportunity to succeed. Therefore, please
encourage your child/children to go to bed early during the testing period and to arrive at school by 7:45am – 8:15am to eat a hearty breakfast.

It is crucial that your child is present no later than 8am each day for this mandated state assessment. Also please note, student dismissal during the DC-CAS is at 1:30pm.

We also ask you not to schedule and appointments or early dismissals for your son/daughter between the hours of 8 am – 1:30pm during the DC-CAS testing. If you have any questions please call Mrs. Williams, at 202.388.1011 ext. 124.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

Our Mission
The mission of Richard Wright Public Charter School for Journalism and Media Arts is to transform students in grades 8-12 into well-versed media contributors by providing a studentcentered environment that connects them to the classics and modern languages and a curriculum focused on strong writing skills and vocabulary.
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