Donald L. Hense, Chairman The results are in Friendship Public Charter School students soar, consistently demonstrating significant academic gains across all grade levels. We are proud of our students' hard work. Their tremendous effort is evident in rising test scores, high promotion and college acceptance rates, and numerous awards and honors. Friendship is truly an effective system of public schools. We take seriously our responsibility to provide the best education possible to the nearly 8,000 students whose parents have chosen our school community. On each Friendship campus, students benefit from innovative, research-based classroom instruction, 21st century technology, attractive school facilities, and an exceptional team of caring teachers, administrators and staff. Friendship's formula for student achievement begins with an elementary program driven by high academic standards yielding tangible results. Every child in every classroom will learn. We are proud to report that students attending Friendship's two elementary campuses have not only exceeded state academic requirements for the past six years, they are raising the achievement bar and continue to outpace or equal students at similar public and public charter schools in the District of Columbia. Science, technology and college exploration define Friendship's junior and collegiate academies. Our students participate in multinational robotics competitions, Advance Placement seminars and have access to the District's first Pre-Early College and Early College college-preparatory programs. Friendship's accomplishments are a resounding testament to the promise of public education. Our impact proves that large, urban public schools can be successful. We welcome your interest in Friendship and invite you to explore our website or come and see one of our campuses in action. Committed in service to children, Donald L. Hense Chairman, Board of Trustees