Hyde DC

D.C. students are not charged any tuition to attend Hyde-DC because we are a public charter school. Families outside the District must pay tuition for their child to attend.

Q. What is the admission process?

Hyde Leadership Public Charter School in Washington, DC is still accepting New Student applications for the 2008-09 school year, but some class levels do have waiting lists. Please visit the Admissions section of our site for additional information or call the school at 202.529.4400.

Q. What is a charter school?

Hyde Leadership is a public charter school. Public charter schools are publicly funded schools that have been granted a charter exempting them from selected state or local rules and regulations. In return for public funding and autonomoy, the charter school must meet accountability standards. A school charter is reviewed periodically (typically every three to five years) and can be revoked if guidelines are not met.

Q. Why doesn't Hyde accept new high school students?

Hyde Leadership does accept new 9th grade students. Due to the intensive character development aspect of our program, we prefer that students spend at least three years at Hyde before graduation, so all 10th, 11th and 12th graders are returning students.

Q. Does Hyde offer before-school and after-school programs for students?

Hyde Leadership Public Charter School does not offer a before-school care programs for its students. The school day begins at 8:00 a.m. sharp. Students who wish to eat breakfast should arrive to school between 7:15 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. After-school care is available (3:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m.) for students in Pre-K, Kindergarten and Grades 1 through 5. There is a modest fee that is based on family income. Please check with the Admissions office for more details.

Q. Does Hyde offer summer school?

Yes! Hyde Leadership Public Charter School has summer programs to energize students of all ages. During summer 2007, Hyde operated five enrichment programs, with a combined enrollment of 330 students from all three schools (Elementary, Middle and High). The 2008 Summer School Challenge session will run from June 30 through August 1. All new students are required to attend Summer Challenge.

Q. Does Hyde offer transportation for students?

The school does not provide transportation for students. However, there is a Metro bus, the M31, that Hyde students can ride to the Rhode Island Ave.-Brentwood Metro Station, on the Red Line. The bus stops at McKinley Tech High School on T St. (right next door to Hyde Leadership Public Charter School). The M31 leaves RI Metro station on weekday mornings at: 7:57 a.m.; 8:05 a.m.; 8:15 a.m. and 8:28 a.m. In the afternoon, the M31 bus leaves McKinley Tech at 3:50 p.m.; 3:55 p.m.; 4:00 p.m.; 4:10 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.

Q. Is special tutoring available to help students achieve grade-level work?

Yes. Depending on the grade level, Hyde offers after-school tutoring, Morning Academy and Saturday Academy sessions to support the academic success of its students. These vigorous programs are offered throughout the week to provide additional instructional support to students in the ares of math and reading.

Q. Why should I choose Hyde-DC?

Hyde-DC prepares your child for college, and for life. He or she will receive a quality education in a warm, supportive and safe environment. Equally important, your child will develop a strong character and be encouraged to recognize his or her own unique potential. We believe that each child deserves every opportunity to be successful in life!

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