The Washington Middle School for Girls began as the dream of a group of Washington-based women, members of three organizations: The National Council of Negro Women, The Religious of Jesus and Mary and The Society of the Holy Child Jesus. As educators, businesswomen, and members of religious communities, they wanted to help provide a chance at fulfilling and productive lives for young girls living in Anacostia.
To that end, in addition to the academic curriculum, WMSG incorporates the following programs:
Guidance:
Students are individually encouraged to develop self esteem, personal autonomy, respect for diversity, and sound decision-making skills. The school offers a wide variety of field trips and group assemblies with invited speakers, to help students explore the world beyond school walls. In times of need or special crisis, individual and family counseling are provided, either on-site or at local agencies.
High School Support:
Graduates of WMSG are assisted with application and acceptance to highly-rated local secondary schools. Individual students are provided with mentors from the community. They are encouraged to return to WMSG for counseling and tutoring as needed, and to stay involved with the school, faculty members, and the younger students.
Extended Day Program
WMSG provides quality after-school programming that includes academic, social, and fine arts offerings, as well as school-based clubs, guest speakers, and useful mini-courses in subjects of interest. A collaborative partnership between WMSG and THEARC partners allows students to take advantage of regularly scheduled lessons and activities provided by THEARC partners.
The specific objectives of the program include:
§ To expand our students’ educational horizons, helping them develop leadership, initiative, and the capacity to choose and invest in positive activities; nurturing and developing their native talents and interests.
§ To accelerate student academic growth with supplementary instruction in reading, mathematics and other subjects.
§ To assist students who need additional one-on-one assistance in meeting basic educational requirements.
Examples of activities include:
§ Support in completing homework and research assignments and projects.
§ Classes at THEARC in music, dance, art, and health and wellness.
§ Student clubs (ex. Photography, Poetry, Yearbook, Running, Student Government, Drama, etc.)
§ Mini-courses in topics of interest to the students. (ex. Financial Literacy, HSPT Prep, Law).
§ Multi-session presentations and expositions by guest speakers and community experts (ex. presentations by doctors from Children’s’ Medical Center on nutrition, human growth and development and communicable and chronic diseases, and by community educators from the DC Rape Crisis Center on preventing sexual abuse).
§ Research in WMSG’s library and computer lab.
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Summer Camp:
Each summer, the school offers a recreational and educational program, free of charge, for all students. Participants enjoy special group learning projects, play team and individual sports, and set personal goals for continuing development of social and academic skills.
School Lunch Program
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Rules for acceptance and participation in the Child Nutrition Programs and all activities are the same for all without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, or national origin, religion or marital status.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
To file a complaint alleging discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call, toll free, (866) 632-9992 (Voice). TDD users can contact USDA through local relay or the Federal Relay at (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (relay voice users). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Also, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, approved December 13, 1977 (DC Law 2-38; DC Official Code §2-1402.11(2006), as amended) prohibits discrimination on the basis of marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, familial status, source of income, place of residence or business, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation of any individual. To file a complaint alleging discrimination on one of these bases, please contact the District of Columbia’s Office of Human Rights at (202) 727-3545.