Two Rivers Has Space Left

Two Rivers Public Charter School (http://www.tworiverspcs.org) is still accepting applications for the 2007/2008 school year for 3rd and 5th graders.

Two Rivers uses Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound, an educational model that emphasizes interactive, hands-on, project-based learning. The school focuses on the whole child, recognizing the importance of character education and the social-emotional needs of children while helping them achieve academic excellence. The Two Rivers staff share a strong belief that all children can learn and be high achievers. The curriculum at Two Rivers is rigorous, standards-based, and provides opportunities for students to excel in all areas. An integrated arts program and a content-based Spanish program augment the school’s demanding academic program. These elements come together through learning expeditions that allow students to incorporate and apply their classroom learning through real-world experiences.

Students receive instruction in language arts, math, science, social studies, music, performing and visual arts, Spanish, and physical education. Special emphasis is placed on literacy, the arts, and Spanish language instruction. Two Rivers also has a strong commitment to special education and English as a second language (ESL) instruction.

You can apply online at http://www.tworiverspcs.org or call 202-546-4477 for more information.

CP: Charter Schools

Check out this City Paper piece on charter schools and you'll see some familiar names (both schools and people). To give you a taste you've got the Capitol Hill Cluster School, Gina Arlotto and Two Rivers (see the end of the article for a mention of the ongoing lawsuit coutesy of Save Our Schools).

WP: School Enrollments Continue Shift

Charles Young Elementary in Langston Terrace.
Enrollment drops at DCPS, while charters pick up the slack. According to the Post, charter schools now serve 26% of District children (it sounds like they are working with the number for total resident children enrolled in either a DCPS school, or a public charter, rather than actually looking at total resident children). The piece also makes the point that it isn't entirely clear if the trends reflect students leaving traditional public schools to attend charter schools, or if these are different groups of students reflecting other trends in the city.

Two Rivers Charter School Open House

January 30, 2007
February 16 & 26, 2007
March 13 & 29, 2007
9 to 10 am
1227 4th Street NE(Corner of 4th and Florida NE)

Two Rivers Public Charter School is a small parent-supported school with an
interactive learning approach.

-Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound (http://www.elob.org)

-project-based, hands-on learning

-arts-based instruction

-integrated Spanish instruction

-preschool (for 3-year-olds) through 6th grade (8th grade by 2009)

-free and open to all DC residents

Learn more at http://www.tworiverspcs.org or call 202 546 4477.

Application deadline March 21, 2007. Lottery held on March 27, 2007