BRENT SCHEDULE

The school day officially begins at 8:45 am.  The first bell is at 8:35, signaling that it’s time to line up, followed by the second bell at 8:45 am.  Students should line up in their assigned spots on the playground/blacktop (look for the numbers corresponding to the student’s classroom).

Recess will take place outdoors each day, unless the temperature is below freezing or the heat index is above 95°.

The school day ends at 3:15 pm. Parents/caregivers of Early Childhood students should pick up their children in the classroom. Parents/caregivers of K-5 students should pick up their children at their assigned location on the playground/blacktop (same as line up). Students attending aftercare will be escorted there by their teachers or picked up at their classrooms.

BRENT/DCPS POLICIES

Admissions
Brent participates in the DCPS early childhood and out-of-boundary lottery system to allocate available preschool and prekindergarten spots as well as for out-of-boundary new students.

Preference for Early Childhood and Out-of-Boundary Lottery
  1. In Bounds with siblings
  2. In Bounds no siblings
  3. Out of Bounds with siblings
  4. Out of Bounds no siblings but lives with proximity to school (i.e. within 3* blocks)
  5. Out of Bounds no siblings and without proximity to school

All returning Brent students in all grades will receive placement for the next academic year and need NOT apply through the lottery. Click here to apply.
Attendance
It is the goal to ensure that every student achieves academic success by being present at school every day and on time. Students who have regular school attendance learn more and are more successful in school. DCPS has shifted focus from monitoring only unexcused absences to all absences by tracking In-Seat Attendance (ISA).

Some absences are unavoidable, but when children are frequently absent– excused or unexcused – they can fall behind.

When your child is absent from school, please provide a written note to the front office or email Denise Diggs.

Is Attending School Required? 
Yes, attending school is required by law! All students who reach five years of age on or before September 30th of the current school year must attend school every day until they meet high school graduation requirements or reach their 18 birthday.

What Is Truancy? 
Truancy is the unexcused absence from school by a minor (5-17 years of age) with or without approval, parent knowledge or consent.

Which Absences Are Excused vs. Unexcused? 
Excused absences are when school-aged students are absent from school with a valid excuse and parental approval. Excused absences include: student illness (a doctor’s note is required if a student is absent for more than five days); death in the student’s immediate family; observance of a religious holiday; medical reasons such as a doctor’s appointment (a doctor’s note is required); Unexcused absences are when school-aged students are absent from school without a valid excuse, with or without parental approval. Examples of unexcused absences include: family vacation, doing errands and parent’s illness.

School Lunch Information

You are always welcome to send your child with a (nut-free) home packed lunch and drink.  You can also purchase school milk with a home packed lunch (for ECE through kindergarten, your child’s teacher should have a sign-in sheet where you can indicate school milk or school lunch). SodexoMagic provides dining services for Brent Elementary.  Payment for school lunches is handled through MySchoolBucks.​​ School lunch costs $2.90.
 
Breakfast and lunch menus can be accessed at the DCPS Food and Nutrition page  - https://dcps.dc.gov/menus.  PS3 – 2nd grade students receive the Early Childhood Lunch Menu while 3rd – 5th grade students receive the Elementary Lunch menu.  Lunch accounts can be set up at myschoolbucks.com. 

Parents will need their child’s student ID to set-up an account. Families should email Denise Diggs at denise.diggs@k12.dc.gov if they don’t have their child’s ID or if they need support setting up an account.  As a reminder, the application for Free and Reduced Lunch can be found here. 

Breakfast is free for all students.

PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION

​The mission of the PTA is to foster connections between parents, enable parents to be of service to the school and build a community of parents, staff and administration committed to ensuring that Brent Elementary is a world high achieving educational environment for addressing the learning challenges of all students. We hope that you will help us facilitate our mission with your involvement. There are many volunteer opportunities available throughout the school year to suit many schedules and skill sets.

INNOVATION LEARNING

Innovation Learning provides before and after care programming for Brent students.  Innovation Learning's before-care program runs from 7 - 8:30 a.m.  After-care is available from 3:15-6:30 pm and features STEM activities, free play, homework support and special enrichment classes.  Your child must be enrolled with Innovation Learning to participate in before and after care.  More information click here or email brent@innovationlearning.com 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Other Resources
BRENTGEAR​
Show your school spirit by ordering BRENTGear. Place an order or look for the BRENTGear at PTA events! Order your BRENTGear here  or check out our other products here!
SUPPORT BRENT!
Help us reach our fundraising goals by donating to the Annual Fund today! 
 

Contact Us

301 North Carolina Ave SE
Washington, D.C. 20003
United States
Phone:
(202) 698-3363
Click here to learn about our school admissions.
 

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