Anti-Discrimination Statement
District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) is committed to creating a discrimination-free environment. DCPS does not discriminate and does not tolerate discrimination in its education programs or activities (including employment therein or admission thereto) on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, disability, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual assault), age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, source of income, credit information, or status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking.
To view our Notice of Non-Discrimination and relevant policies, visit dcps.dc.gov/anti-discrimination. For more information or to file a complaint, contact the Comprehensive Alternative Resolution & Equity (CARE) Team by mail at 1200 First St NE, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20002; by phone at (202) 442-5405; or by email at [email protected]. To file a sex-based discrimination complaint, contact the Title IX Coordinator at the same address, phone, or email.
Our Commitment to Equity
Marie Reed Elementary School is aligned with DCPS in our focus on equity. As a public school, we are committed to providing the very best education and opportunities to every child who comes through our doors.
Equity at Marie Reed means we are committed to raising the achievement of all students while closing the gaps between our lowest- and highest-achieving students. We work to remove barriers to participation for students and families, and provide access, inclusion, and opportunity to students of all identities — offering the most support where the greatest disparities have persisted. This means we choose to place more of our financial and human resources toward supporting historically marginalized students, including students of color and those from diverse language backgrounds.
- We translate materials into Spanish and English for families.
- We alternate holding our PTO meetings in English and Spanish.
- We ensure students in our Behavior and Education Supports (BES) classrooms have access to specials, field trips, and other enrichments just like students in the general education program.
- We spend more to ensure students with less financial support at home can participate in enriching experiences like summer camp, ski trips, and other extracurricular activities.
- PTO membership is free and automatic, and we do not charge fees for students to participate in any extracurricular activities.