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Quick Reference Cards

Four wallet-sized cards with the contacts, deadlines, and crisis numbers every DC family should keep close at hand.

English Edition 2024–25 School Year

How to use: Print on letter-size paper, cut along the borders, and laminate for durability. Keep one on the fridge, one in your wallet, one in your car.

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Key Contacts

Who to call for what

Ombudsman · school issues
202-741-4692
DCPS Central Office
202-442-5885
OSSE · State Education
202-727-6436
Student Advocate Office
202-741-4692
Charter School Board
202-328-2660

More: sboe.dc.gov

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Key Deadlines

2024–25 school year

My School DC Lottery
Feb 1, 2025
FAFSA opens (apply ASAP)
Oct 1, 2024
DC TAG window
Feb 3 – Aug 15, 2025
AP Exam Registration
November 2024
Lottery opens
December 2024

myschooldc.org · studentaid.gov

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Emergency Contacts

24/7 crisis & safety

School Safety Hotline
202-576-6000
Crisis Text Line
Text DC to 741741
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Child Protective Services
202-671-SAFE (7233)
Advocates for Justice in Ed.
202-678-8060

If you or your child is in immediate danger, call 911.

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Family Pocket Card

Your rights, in 4 lines

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You are your child's best advocate.

Right to access
All 4 pathways
Right to interpreter
In your language, free
Right to written notice
For all major decisions
Right to appeal
Any school decision

sboe.dc.gov · Available in 5 languages