Friends of Ketcham is a volunteer-led non-profit organization committed to creating a community around Ketcham, a neighborhood traditional public school.
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The mission of Friends of Ketcham is to:
- Provide resources for students, teachers, staff, and parents;
- Promote and celebrate the successes at Ketcham;
- Enrich and expand learning opportunities for students; and
- Partner with parents to foster an engaging, safe and robust learning environment for students.
Ketcham Elementary School is a DCPS Head Start through 5th-grade elementary school located in the historic Anacostia community in Washington, DC.
Welcome!
Updates
Friends of Ketcham presents a Children’s Book Drive a PT Day of Service (PTDOS) event
Why Ketcham?
More than a number
Personalized learning
Watch a typical day at Ketcham Elementary School, where personalized learning and care is a priority.
Our community
Families explain "Why Ketcham?" and what it means to be a 'friend' to this thriving school community.
Growth in education is beyond standardized test scores. Maintaining the simple elements of a happy childhood is an unspoken right and a crucial way to break the systemic injustices in education. At Ketcham, laughter is the common sound. Acceptance and appreciation is the heartbeat. And respect, love, and care for each other are the elements to a rich academic environment. "I think that's why Ketcham is growing in their test scores so much - children feel welcomed and wanted. Teachers genuinely care and the principal is phenomenal. Kids love their school!" - Amira Moore, parent
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202.698.1122
1919 15th St. SE
Washington, DC 20020
