About Booker T. Washington |
 Values
The Booker T. Washington Public Charter School
is a 501c3 Non-profit organization chartered by the
District of Columbia Public School System.
In the operation of Child Nutrition Programs, no child
will be discriminated against because of race, color,
sex, age, disability, or national origin. All children are
treated the same regardless of ability to pay.
In the operation of the child feeding programs, no child
will be discriminated against because of race, color, sex,
national origin, age disability, politcal beliefs, sexual
orientation, or marital and family status. If you believe you
have been discriminated against, contact the Government
of the District of Columbia’s Office of Human Rights at
202-727-3545, or the United States Department of
Agriculture’s office of Civil Rights at 202-720-5964
(Voice and TDD).
Vision
 We believe that all students can learn. It is our responsibility to help students demonstrate growth as a result of their experiences with us. It is our job to create an environment in our school that results in the highest possible level of performance, in the areas of academic achievement, personal responsibility, and career readiness in a technological society. We are confident that with our support and guidance, students will master challenging academic material that will prepare them to be productive members of their local and global community. We are prepared to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, parents, and the community, to achieve this shared educational purpose.
We believe that:
- All students can learn
- Students are entitled to teachers who are devoted to those whom they teach, and are passionate about what they teach
- Students are most successful when parents and staff are involved in their child's education
- All students have dignity, unique talents and are entitled to mutual respect
- There is value in diversity
- Positive self-esteem is critical to learning
- Learning is a life-long process
- All staff play a valuable role in the education of students
- Our school should support an atmosphere and environment for each student to develop intellectually, physically, morally, socially, and emotionally
- Our school has the responsibility to prepare students to become global citizens in a technological society
- A safe, orderly, and caring environment is essential to a student's success.
Mission
The mission of Booker T. Washington Public Charter School for Technical Arts is to educate students in grades 9 through 12, adults, and others for the construction and building trades and prepare them for life-long learning:
- Educate students to meet college matriculation requirements;
- Train students for construction apprenticeship programs;
- Develop life skills for long-term success;
- Create opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship.
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