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"Invest in the human soul. Who knows, it
might be a diamond in the rough."

- Mary McLeod Bethune


 
Enrolling your child at Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy

Open House Dates:

We will hold open house information sessions for prospective families on the first and third Wednesday of each month through the end of April. The dates are as follows:

January 18, 2012, 10-11am
February 1, 2012, 10-11am
February 15, 2012, 2-3pm
March 7, 2012, 10-11am
March 21, 2012, 10-11am
April 4, 2012, 2-3pm
April 18, 2012, 10-11am

If you are unable to attend any of these sessions but would still like to arrange a visit, please call Ms. Webster at 202-459-4710 or send an email to s.webster@mmbethune.org

Fill out the online application here

Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy is currently accepting applications for the 2012-13 School year. If you would like for your child to attend Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy, apply online here, download the paper application and fax it to 202-318-7588 or drop it off in person. You may also call 202-459-4710 to request an application by mail or stop by.

In addition to the application, parents will need to verify DC residency and submit health and immunization records and birth certificate. For your convenience, the necessary forms can be downloaded below in advance.

Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy is a free public school open to all residents of the District of Columbia. Spaces are limited and applicants will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

Forms

Online Application

New Student Application

Re-enrollment Application

Home Language Survey

School Health Certificate

Oral Health Assessment Certificate

Residency Verification Guidelines

 




Enroll Your Child Today!

 

 
 


Frequently Asked Questions
about Admissions

What grade levels are offered at MMBDA?
MMBDA has openings in Preschool 3 through Grade 6.

What age does my child have to be to enroll in preschool?
Students must be three years of age by September 30th.

Does MMBDA offer a before and after school program?
Affordable on-site before and aftercare is offered by Upbeat Educational Programs. Before care begins at 7 AM and aftercare ends at 6 PM.

What are the school hours?
For students in grades Pre-K through 3, school hours are from 8:30 AM - 3:45 PM. For students in grades 4 throuh 7, the school day is from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

When is the enrollment period?
The Enrollment Period for MMBDA is from January 4 through April 30, 2011. To ensure a placement we should receive your completed application as early as possible.

Does MMBDA use a lottery system for enrollment?
MMBDA currently has open-enrollment for most grade levels. Placement in our program is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once a grade is fully-subscribed, new applications will be entered into a random lottery and/or waitlisted.

Does MMBDA provide transportation?
MMBDA does have bus service and will be adding more stops for the 2011-2012 school year. To request a stop in your neighborhood, please e-mail transportation@mmbethune.org.

 

 

 

 

 

  

Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy Public Charter School



Prekindergarten - Grade 8
1404 Jackson St., N.E.
Washington, DC 20017
Tel: 202-459-4710
Fax: 202-318-7588