Elementary School
Kindergarten - 3rd Grade
Elementary school is where children discover who they are as learners. These are the years when curiosity becomes confidence, foundational skills become lifelong habits, and students begin to see themselves as readers, writers, mathematicians, scientists, and leaders.

Bring the Joy
At DC Prep, we combine rigorous academics with joyful learning in classrooms where every child is known, challenged, and supported. Our youngest elementary students benefit from the consistency of a dedicated teacher team, while older students gradually transition to subject-area instruction that prepares them for the expectations of middle school.
Families remain active partners throughout the journey, receiving regular communication and celebrating every milestone as their child learns and grows.
Elementary Overview
- Hands-On Learning
- The Comfort of a Homeroom
- Preparing for Middle School Success
- Starting Each Day Strong
- Celebrating Growth and Leadership
- Staying Connected to Your Child's Learning
Hands-On Learning
The Comfort of a Homeroom
Preparing for Middle School Success
Starting Each Day Strong
Celebrating Growth and Leadership
Staying Connected to Your Child's Learning
Along the way, students build strong relationships with classmates and teachers, develop the confidence to tackle new challenges, and grow into thoughtful leaders.
A Day in the Life: Elementary School
Morning
- 7:30 AM — Arrival & Breakfast
- 8:00 AM — Advisory
- 8:30 AM — Reading & Writing
- 9:30 AM — "What I Need" (WIN) Reading Support
- 10:00 AM — Reading & Writing

Midday
- 11:00 AM — Science
- 11:30 AM — Music, Art, or PE
- 12:15 PM — Lunch
- 12:45 PM — Recess

Afternoon
- 1:15 PM — Math Meeting
- 1:30 PM — Math Focus Lesson
- 2:30 PM — Math Skills Review
- 2:45 PM — Small Groups Math Support
- 3:30 PM — Closing Circle & Dismissal

Elementary School Fast Facts
Daily
Reading & math intervention
1:1
Individualized support
8+
Clubs & sports per campus
25%
More time in class than traditional DC schools






