Global Citizens Public Charter School

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I know Global Citizens has wanted to be one of the very few bilingual program functioning across the river or near to it.. but I think they should really review the move to their newly selected space.

That area really isnt conducive imo to an elementary school and may be one ofthe reasons Eagle Academy didnt work out.

Its nice-ish with the views, and somewhat quiet.. but for a number of reasons that they themselves should know.. its just not the right area and its pretty removed from every other more populated parts of the city. There are tons of old DCPS buildings across the city that could be workable with some renovations and likely other similar spaces as well.

They get the benefits of saying they are in ward 8 but also being close to all the new builds in buzzard point. They will probably have higher enrollment in early grades from people who don't get in to Amidon or Van Ness. It's also a short drive from Anacostia.

Buzzard Point is Ward 6. Navy Yard is Ward 8. I’m curious where the playground will be. The Eagle Academy kids played outside along the river walk.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know Global Citizens has wanted to be one of the very few bilingual program functioning across the river or near to it.. but I think they should really review the move to their newly selected space.

That area really isnt conducive imo to an elementary school and may be one ofthe reasons Eagle Academy didnt work out.

Its nice-ish with the views, and somewhat quiet.. but for a number of reasons that they themselves should know.. its just not the right area and its pretty removed from every other more populated parts of the city. There are tons of old DCPS buildings across the city that could be workable with some renovations and likely other similar spaces as well.

They get the benefits of saying they are in ward 8 but also being close to all the new builds in buzzard point. They will probably have higher enrollment in early grades from people who don't get in to Amidon or Van Ness. It's also a short drive from Anacostia.

Buzzard Point is Ward 6. Navy Yard is Ward 8. I’m curious where the playground will be. The Eagle Academy kids played outside along the river walk.

The playground will be where the dogpark is currently, attached to the apartment building

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know Global Citizens has wanted to be one of the very few bilingual program functioning across the river or near to it.. but I think they should really review the move to their newly selected space.

That area really isnt conducive imo to an elementary school and may be one ofthe reasons Eagle Academy didnt work out.

Its nice-ish with the views, and somewhat quiet.. but for a number of reasons that they themselves should know.. its just not the right area and its pretty removed from every other more populated parts of the city. There are tons of old DCPS buildings across the city that could be workable with some renovations and likely other similar spaces as well.

Current parent here. The Global administration explained that they had really hard time finding suitable facilities in Ward 7 or 8. And they had to move fast as the current lease at Friendship is up this year. As far as I can tell, most families are staying with the school after the move. A group of parents is working on setting up a shuttle to help with transportation.