Public | 9-12 | 517 students |
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| School Basics | |
|---|---|
| Number of students enrolled | 517 |
| Grade levels offered | 9-12 |
| School start time | 8:30 |
| School end time | 4:55 |
| School type | Public |
| School Leader's name | Rory Pullens |
| Best ways for parents to contact the school | |
| Transportation provided for students by the school / district | None |
| Instructional and/or curriculum models used | Accelerated credit learning; Honors track |
| Special academic themes or areas of focus | Arts (all) |
| Application Enrollment | |
|---|---|
| Does this school have an application or enrollment process? | Yes |
| Programs and Resources | |
|---|---|
| Foreign languages taught | French; Italian; Spanish |
| ESL/ELL programming offered | Basic - we offer or partner to provide services based on the needs of individual students. |
| Special education programming offered | Basic - we offer or partner to provide services based on the needs of individual students |
| Special schedule | Extended/longer school day |
| Languages spoken by school staff | French; German; Italian; Spanish |
| Extra learning resources offered | Career/college counseling; Remediation |
| School facilities | Auditorium; Cafeteria; Computer; Gym; Library |
| College preparation / awareness resources offered | College prep programs/courses during the year; School-sponsored trips to college campuses; College presentations or information sessions |
| Enrichment, Extracurriculars, and Specials | |
|---|---|
| Arts - Media | Video / Film production |
| Arts - Music | Band; Orchestra; Choir / Chorus |
| Arts - Performing and Written | Drama; Dance; Creative Writing |
| Arts - Visual | Photography; Painting |
| Academic awards received in the past 3 years | Trachtenberg & Gates Millenium Scholarship winners, 2011; Swept awards in the DC-CAPital Stars Talent Competion, 2011; Mayor's Awards for excellence in Arts Teaching, 2010 |
| School Culture | |
|---|---|
| School Attire | Dress Code |
| Opportunities for parent involvement | In Addition To The School-wide Parent Association, The School And Home Association Of Duke Ellington (shade), Each Arts Department Has Its Own Parent Group. Arts Parent Groups Hold Monthly Meetings, Where Parents Get Important Updates From The School, And Plan Ways To Support Their Department, Staff & Students. |
| More about the school's culture | Ellington is known for its highly talented staff and its rigorous dual curriculum for arts and academics. That experience is greatly enriched by the school's active partnerships with the Kennedy Center, George Washington University, the Ellington Fund and DCPS. Finally, the Duke Ellington environment is welcoming, safe and supportive - a real jewel of urban education. |
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