Keeping Our Schools Safe
Friendship Public Charter School is committed to your health and safety. Guided by our proven school safety approach, which includes hospital-grade campus maintenance, weekly COVID-19 testing, and easy access to the COVID-19 vaccine, we’ll continue to deliver great teaching and learning at each of our elementary, middle and high schools. Working together, we can maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for everyone. Thank you.
Providing World-Class Education in D.C.
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 and well-rounded citizens who contribute actively to their communities.
About Friendship
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
Over 4,500 studentson 16 campuses
with over 800 staff members
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News & Information
Keeping Our Schools Safe
Friendship Public Charter School is committed to your health and safety. Guided by our proven school safety approach, which includes hospital-grade campus maintenance, weekly COVID-19 testing, and easy access to the COVID-19 vaccine, we’ll continue to deliver great teaching and learning at each of our elementary, middle and high schools. Working together, we can maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for everyone. Thank you.
Distance Learning for Upcoming SY 2021-22
If your student cannot attend in-person learning due to a physical or other medical concern, please complete the COVID-19 Medical Consent and Certification for Distance Learning for 2021-22 School Year Form. This form and a list of frequently asked questions can be found HERE.
The entire form must be completed and submitted to your FPCS campus by Monday, August 20, 2021 in order for the request to be considered for the 2021-22 school year.
Welcome Friendship Families!
We’re excited to welcome you to our Friendship learning community where every student learns, grows and thrives!
Still need to complete the enrollment registration process for the 2021-2022 school year? Click HERE to learn how.
Questions? Feedback? Need additional support in preparation for the new school year?
We are here for you!
Email: WeCare@friendshipschools.org
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Friendship Stories
Friendship House was where I started. I had so many great teachers which inspired me to become one myself.
PreK 4 Teacher & FPCS Alum
Friendship Woodridge International
We were able to transition so quickly to online learning because of our relationships with our parents. Read More
Third Grade Math
Friendship Chamberlain
To this day, I still have a relationship with one of my high school teachers, and I want to pay it forward. Read More
Pre-A.P. Algebra Teacher
Friendship Collegiate
Friendship Public Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment in, its programs and activities. For more information, click here.