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UPCOMING EVENTS

02/09/2012 DCPS Middle School Fair

02/11/2012 Pre-School, Pre-K, Out-of-Boundary Lottery Help Session 3

02/15/2012 Pre-School, Pre-K, Out-of-Boundary Lottery Help Session 4

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What Students Are Learning

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We believe that a combination of excellent teaching, strong standards, and active student and family participation combine into a potent recipe for success.

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