Early Childhood Transition Week

The first letter of your child's last name
Will determine which days of the first week your child should attend school.  Children with a last name beginning with the letters A-K will attend school on Monday and Tuesday.  Children with a last name beginning with the letters L-Z will attend school on Wednesday and Thursday. All children will attend school together on Friday, August 27th.  Monday through Friday of the first week of school will be full school days from 8:45 am - 3:15 pm. 

Families Are Welcome
But families are not expected to stay with their child during this first week of school.  The transition from home to school is a major milestone in a child's life and their ability to adjust can impact their future academic performance.  During DCPS' transition week, a parent can arrange for an individual meeting with their child's teacher to discuss goals and expectations for the year and to begin building the foundation for a strong parent-teacher relationship. 

Family Orientation Night
Parents will also have the opportunity to learn about ways in which they can be an active participant in their child's classroom and support the school.  Contact your child's school to find out when the school's Family Orientation Night is scheduled. For more information about DCPS' transition week, please contact the DC Public School's Critical Response Team at 202-478-5738.  Assistance will be available in Spanish, French, Chinese, Vietnamese and Amharic.