Mission

The SEED Public Charter School of Washington, D.C. is the nation’s first college-preparatory, public boarding school. Our mission is to provide an outstanding, intensive educational program that prepares children, both academically and socially, for success in college and beyond.

 

History

The SEED Public Charter School of Washington, D.C. (SEED DC) opened in 1998 and currently serves 250 students in grades eight through twelve. Students spend 120 hours per week on campus from Sunday through Friday. We offer a rigorous college preparatory curriculum which incorporates the appropriate mix of content areas, deep development of writing and critical thinking skills so that students are prepared for college level coursework.

As a boarding school, SEED DC has a unique opportunity to foster learning opportunities after school and in the evenings through the Student Life Program which provides academic support to students through structured study halls and homework centers; extracurricular activities such as dance, chess, robotics, theater and athletics; and life skills instruction through the H.A.L.L.S. (Habits for Achieving Life-Long Success) curriculum. We also offer a wide range of external opportunities like traveling abroad, internships, and community service learning projects so that our students feel greater satisfaction and are better positioned for success in college.

1998.
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The SEED Public Charter School of Washington, D.C. opens its doors, receiving its first class of 40 scholars and moves into a temporary site at the National Children’s Museum.

2004.
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SEED DC’s first seniors complete the journey they began seven years earlier as they cross the stage at their high school graduation. They have all been accepted to college.

2010.
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SEED DC receives national recognition from CBS’s 60 Minutes and the award-winning documentary Waiting for “Superman”, which highlight the school’s innovative model and the dedication of its staff and students.

2018.
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SEED DC proudly celebrates 20 years of partnering with families and serving children.