Hyde DC

D.C. students are not charged any tuition to attend Hyde-DC because we are a public charter school. Families outside the District must pay tuition for their child to attend.

Q. What is the admission process?

Hyde Leadership Public Charter School in Washington, DC will begin accepting applications for the 2010/11 School Year on December 1, 2009. Please visit the Admissions section of our Web site for details on how to enroll or call the front office at 202.529.4400 and ask for the Admissions director.

Q. What is a charter school?

Hyde Leadership is a public charter school. Public charter schools are publicly funded schools that have been granted a charter exempting them from selected state or local rules and regulations. In return for public funding and autonomoy, the charter school must meet accountability standards. A school charter is reviewed periodically (typically every three to five years) and can be revoked if guidelines are not met.

Q. Why doesn't Hyde accept new high school students?

Hyde Leadership does accept new 9th grade students. Due to the intensive character development aspect of our program, we prefer that students spend at least three years at Hyde before graduation, so our 10th, 11th and 12th graders are typically returning students.

Q. I hear Hyde-DC is moving to another location...where?

It's true -- Hyde-DC will move to a new location for the 2010/11 School Year! Located at 1800 Perry St., NE in Washington, DC, the state-of-the-art school building will feature refurbished classrooms, athletic fields, science labs, a gymnasium with bleachers and locker rooms, a huge auditorium, lots of parking, high-tech capabilities and much more!

Q. Does Hyde offer before-school and after-school programs for students?

Hyde-DC does not offer a before-school care programs for its students. However, we serve breakfast under the National School Lunch program. Students who wish to eat breakfast can arrive to school as early as 7:15 a.m.

Hyde-DC does offer an Afterschool Leadership Program for Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. The program runs daily from 3:45 - 6:00 p.m. and parents are charged a modest fee based on income.

Q. Does Hyde offer summer school?

Yes! Hyde Leadership Public Charter School has summer programs to energize students of all ages. All new students are required to attend Summer Challenge.

Q. Does Hyde offer transportation for students?

Hyde Leadership Public Charter School does not provide transportation for students. However, our school is served by public transportation. For instance, the M31 Metro Bus line runs from the Rhode Island-Brentwood Metro station to McKinley High School, which is located right next door to Hyde-DC. Click here for a schedule.

Parents can visit the Metro Web site (www.wmata.com) or call Metro (202.637.7000 or 202.962.1234) to determine the best route for their children to get to Hyde-DC.

District of Columbia students may purchase SmartStudent Passes good for discounted fares on Metrorail and Metrobus, subject to eligibility requirements. Click here to read more.

Q. Is special tutoring available to help students achieve grade-level work?

Yes. Depending on the grade level, Hyde offers after-school tutoring and Saturday Academy sessions to support the academic success of its students. These vigorous programs provide additional instructional support to students in the ares of math and reading.

Q. Why should I choose Hyde-DC?

Hyde-DC prepares your child for college, and for life. He or she will receive a quality education in a warm, supportive and safe environment. Equally important, your child will develop a strong character and be encouraged to recognize his or her own unique potential. We believe that each child deserves every opportunity to be successful in life!

Click here to view our Top 10 Reasons Your Child Deserves a Hyde Education!