On Friday, March 20, Mayor Bowser announced that the District of Columbia will extend the closure of all school buildings in response to the coronavirus pandemic. In keeping with the Mayor’s guidance, all Friendship school buildings will be closed until Friday, April 24, 2020. To access distance- and virtual-learning resources by grade level, see the links below.
Updated Schedule:
Monday, March 23 – Last day of Spring Break. There will no longer be a Spring Break period in April.
Tuesday, March 24 to April 24 – Distance- and virtual-learning for all students.
Monday, April 27 – All students and staff return to campuses. Schools will resume normal operations.
Virtual Learning Information >
Distance Learning Resources >
Have questions or feedback? Email wecare@friendshipschools.org or call 202.281.1777.
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Friendship is one of the District of Columbia’s largest and highest-performing public charter school networks, with 16 schools serving over 4,500 students in prekindergarten through 12th grade.
We provide a world-class education that prepares students for college success and a career of their choice. Friendship empowers students to achieve high academic standards, enjoy learning, and develop as ethical, well-rounded and self-sufficient citizens who contribute actively to their communities.
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CONSISTENT GRADUATION RATE
perpetually exceeds district and national averages
of high school graduates
go on to a four-year college or other institution of higher learning
OUR EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM
offers students the chance to earn up to 60 college credits or an associate’s degree at no cost while in high school
MORE THAN $85 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS
earned since 2008
60% of high school students
enroll in an AP or honors class
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with over 800 staff members
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
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On Friday, March 20, Mayor Bowser announced that the District of Columbia will extend the closure of all school buildings in response to the coronavirus pandemic. In keeping with the Mayor’s guidance, all Friendship school buildings will be closed until Friday, April 24, 2020. To access distance- and virtual-learning resources by grade level, see the links below.
Updated Schedule:
Monday, March 23 – Last day of Spring Break. There will no longer be a Spring Break period in April.
Tuesday, March 24 to April 24 – Distance- and virtual-learning for all students.
Monday, April 27 – All students and staff return to campuses. Schools will resume normal operations.
Virtual Learning Information >
Distance Learning Resources >
Have questions or feedback? Email wecare@friendshipschools.org or call 202.281.1777.
FPCS D.C. schools are CLOSED from March 16-31. For more information on the District Government’s response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), visit https://coronavirus.dc.gov
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I love watching my scholars raise their hands with confidence. Their desire to learn drives me to give them 100% of myself every day.
5th Grade Teacher
Friendship Armstrong
When you work at a successful school, you get to see the faces of the scholars you have impacted and for whom you're advocating.
Business Manager
Friendship Chamberlain
Each and every educator does so much to ensure there is no limit to what children can achieve.
Deputy Director of K-8 Science
Friendship PCS STEM Department
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