Government

John P. Sousa Middle School

washington, DC

  • About Us

    School Description The administration and staff of Sousa Middle School is committed to making Sousa the best middle school in the District. Through high expectations for staff and students, solid instruction, a concentration on the development of the whole child, and relationship building with families and the community, Sousa is focused on closing the achievement gap for its students. After achieving double-digit gains in test scores in both reading and math from 2008 to 2009, the staff and students of Sousa are pushing to reach higher levels of excellence this year.

    Successful Applicants Successful applicants will embody the qualities that the District of Columbia Public Schools have recognized as essential to improving student achievement; these include, but are not limited to the following: •Commitment to Equity •Focus on Results •Sense of Possibility •Problem Solving Orientation •Perseverance •Respect and Humility

    School Description The administration and staff of Sousa Middle School is committed to making Sousa the best middle school in the District. Through high expectations for staff and students, solid instruction, a concentration on the development of the whole child, and relationship building with families and the community, Sousa is focused on closing the achievement gap for its students. After achieving double-digit gains in test scores in both reading and math from 2008 to 2009, the staff and students of Sousa are pushing to reach higher levels of excellence this year.

    Successful Applicants Successful applicants will embody the qualities that the District of Columbia Public Schools have recognized as essential to improving student achievement; these include, but are not limited to the following: •Commitment to Equity •Focus on Results •Sense of Possibility •Problem Solving Orientation •Perseverance •Respect and Humility

    Cause Areas Include

    • Children & Youth
    • Education

    Location

    • 3260 Ely Place SE, washington, DC 20019, United States
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