Values

Booker T. Washington Public Charter School is a 501c3 non-profit charter

Charter school

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 high school

High school

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 chartered by the District of Columbia Public Schools

District of Columbia Public Schools

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School's 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.

School uniforms

The school previously required all students and staff to wear lab coats, but has subsequently discontinued this practice. Current guidelines stipulate that students wear uniform polo shirts. The staff are not obligated to conform to any such guideline.

External links

• Booker T. Washington Public Charter Schools Home Page