Dear DCI School Community,

The school year is now in full swing! Our athletes are competing, ACE has started, and we are starting assessments this week. In case you missed it, our IB and DC CAPE data results were shared with the community on Tuesday, September 10th. More information on the results can be found here. Individual student results for DC CAPE will be mailed as soon as we receive them from the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE). In addition, our first assessment of the year, the Standards-based Measurement of Proficiency (STAMP), is taking place this Friday, September 13th. Reminder that there is early dismissal at 12:30 p.m. on assessment days for all students. All students not enrolled in ACE or athletics should depart the building at dismissal. Students enrolled in Friday ACE will go to the cafe where they eat lunch until programming starts. Student athletes who have practice will go to the gym. Good luck!

Key Upcoming Events:

• Fall STAMP Assessment will be taken by students in grades 6-12 on Friday, September 13th. Early dismissal will be at 12:30 p.m. for all students. The STAMP Assessment is crucial for measuring academic progress in our three language tracks. The results will also help us verify course placement and qualify students for the Seal of Biliteracy.
• Middle School Back-to-School Night, September 17th (5:15 - 8 p.m.)  Families will be welcomed to DCI starting at 4:30 p.m. to engage in an optional resource fair in the theater that will provide more information on student support services, mental health, athletics, ACE, and Toddle. The Approaches to Learning (ATL) presentation will start promptly at 5:15 p.m. We encourage families to arrive at DCI by 5:10 p.m. at the latest to get to their assigned room on time, walk through their students’ schedules, meet their instructors and grade-level leaders, and learn more about DCI. To request interpretation services, please complete this form by tomorrow (Friday, September 13th).