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Don't Forget to Complete Your Enrollment by March 15
 Here's what one parent had to say about IDEA: "Over the past three years I have greatly appreciated the structure and academic stability that IDEA PCS has provided. I have seen a great change in the overall performance of my child. I would highly recommend IDEA to any parent and child looking for positive change and a gratifying school experience." How has IDEA helped your child grow and thrive? Our staff is dedicated to working with all of our students to guide them on the path to success. Now is the time to re-enroll your student for the 2013-2014 school year to ensure that he or she will continue to have the opportunities to build academic, leadership, and technology skills that will lead to a great career. The deadline for enrollment to ensure that your student has a space at IDEA this fall is March 15. If you need help applying, IDEA's staff will be happy to assist. READ MORE »» |
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Microsoft Academy and Summer Tech Boot Camp Offer New Opportunities for Students to Gain Marketable Skills
IDEA students are currently enrolled in the our new Microsoft Academy, a special program designed to teach students the skills they need to become certified in the Microsoft operating system. This partnership with Microsoft represents an excellent opportunity for students to gain marketable technology skills. READ MORE>>
This summer IDEA will host our sixth technology boot camp for new and returning students to keep their skills and knowledge current and gain understanding of new tools. Participants will be immersed in technology including Microsoft Office, web design, video production, building a desktop PC, and introduction to computer-assisted design (CAD). The camp will run two to four weeks. Dates, times, and specific enrollment information coming soon. READ MORE>>
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Staff Spotlight: Jazmen Miller, Student Support Center
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Jazmen Miller works for the Student Support Center but is on site at IDEA every day serving as the New Heights coordinator, thanks to a federal grant designed to support pregnant and parenting teens in school.
Why This Work Matters
The New Heights program is unique because it is one of the only school-based support programs for teen parents in the District. We know that some students drop out when they have children due to lack of support and the overall responsibilities that come along with being a parent. We work with mothers and fathers to improve attendance, put them on track for graduation, reduce repeat pregnancies, and help students access the resources they need to take care of their children. This program opens doors and allows students to see that there is still an opportunity for them to be successful.
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Lady Timberwolves Advance to Championship Match, Boys End Season
Girls  Congratulations to the Lady Timberwolves on their 50-47 home court victory last night over Thurgood Marshall Academy to advance to the WCSAA Girls Basketball Championship on Friday. The game will be played at 5pm at the International Gym in Silver Spring, MD. The Lady Timberwolves beat KIPP 55-39 earlier in the week to secure their playoff spot. Boys The boys regular season wrapped up with a tough loss at home against Thurgood Marshall on February 22. The team finished with a record of 6-7. In the first round of the playoffs IDEA once again fell to Thurgood Marshall 69-64. They head into the off-season losing four seniors. Fortunately, the Timberwolves have seven underclassmen returning next year, four of who were starters this past season. |
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Great Interim Results Key to DC CAS Success
Interims are assessments we give every 6 weeks to measure student learning. These exams also help us predict how students will perform on the DC CAS, an important exam that begins on April 22. Our seventh-, eighth-, and tenth-graders will take the DC CAS in English language arts and math. The DC CAS is a critical exam for student success because it measures how well they learned grade-level standards and how prepared they are for the coming year.
What is our goal for student performance on interims?
We believe that students who get a score of 70% or higher on our interims will be able to pass the DC CAS exam. Of course, we want all students to score well above this level, but it's critical that our students reach the 70% benchmark at a minimum.
How can I make sure my student is prepared for the DC CAS?
Our next Interim will take place on March 12 and 13. Remind your student about the importance of the interim as well as the upcoming DC CAS. When your student is working on homework, remind them to use strategies like RACERS and CATCH AND MATCH (they will know what you are talking about!). Encourage them to get lots of sleep and to eat well on assessment days. Most importantly, let them know that you believe in them! Please contact your child's teachers with any further questions about their performance.
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Earn Extra Credit by Writing a Sentence Using the Words of the Week!
Each week a new vocabulary word that may appear on the DC-CAS or SAT or somewhere in life is posted on the IDEA website home page and the IDEA Facebook page. Now students have the opportunity to earn extra credit in their English classes when they write a sentence in the comment section of the Facebook page correctly using the word of the week. Learn a new word and earn extra credit.
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