2025 DC CAPE Schedule & Information

The DC CAPE is the end of year summative assessment for English, Math, and Science. This test provides a vital opportunity for students to demonstrate what they have learned during this school year and provides crucial information about teaching and learning at our school. DC CAPE testing will take place from Wednesday, April 30th to Thursday,…

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AP Exam Updates

From Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 16, Jackson-Reed High School will administer AP exams according to College Board’s schedule.  Students can check their AP Classroom home page to see the dates/times of their AP exams. All students taking an AP exam should enter through the Pool Entrance for both morning and afternoon exams. The…

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Town Hall Recordings

Please see the recordings of last week’s Family Virtual Town Halls below. Sophomore (C/O 2027) Family Town Hall: Apr 24, 2025 Senior (C/O 2025) Family Town Hall: Apr 25, 2025

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25-26 SY LSAT Interest

The Local School Advisory Team (LSAT) meets monthly to advise the principal on such matters as the Comprehensive School Plan, the annual school budget, strategic priorities, curriculum, school culture, and family engagement. The LSAT may also advocate on behalf of Jackson-Reed on city-wide educational issues. Participating in the LSAT is a great way to be…

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Beacon Senior Ads for Sale!

The time to purchase Senior Ads is here! Senior Ads are the Beacon’s main source of funding and a great way to celebrate your graduating Senior. Senior Ads are printed with our final edition which will be handed out on the last day of school for Seniors and at graduation. They include a message and…

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Asian Student Union Field Trip

Students participated in a roundtable discussion with foreign policy professionals at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, where we discussed current US relations with East Asia. They made us so proud!

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SY25-26 Enrollment is Now Open!

Enroll for SY 25-26 Now! Parents/Guardians can now submit enrollment forms and proof of residency for the upcoming 2025-26 school year! Go to the enrolldcps.dc.gov website and follow the links to enroll. If you have issues with online enrollment, paper packets will be available at the school. Our school-wide goal is to have all students reenrolled by May 1st. Families that…

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JR Welcomes Italian Exchange Students

The Jackson-Reed Community welcomes 22 students from Falconara, Italy! From March 22- 28, the students will visit selected classes and stay with 21 Jackson-Reed families. Please give them a warm welcome when you meet them in the halls or in class!

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Celebrate Akira Wilson’s Birthday with a Donation

In November 2022 Jackson-Reed tragically lost a senior Academy of Hospitality student. She would have turned 21 this past week. To honor her legacy, the Akira Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund was created to assist future Academy students achieve their dreams of higher education. In honor of her birthday, please consider a donation of any amount.…

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