High Quality Schools Campaign (HQSC)

The High Quality Schools Campaign (HQSC) is a program launched by DC School Reform Now (DCSRN) in 2011, which helps parents identify and pursue quality education options for their children. HQSC informs parents about the characteristics of a high quality school, principal and teacher through parent-friendly materials, workshops, school tours, out-of-boundary and charter application support, school enrollment support and parent advocacy training.

During the 2011-2012 school year, DCSRN worked with the parents of exiting fifth grade students in five partner schools—three traditional public schools and two charter public schools. They were:

• DC Scholars Stanton Elementary;
• CW Harris Elementary;
• Simon Elementary;
• Arts & Technology Academy Public Charter School; and
• DC Bilingual Public Charter School.

After a successful pilot year, DCSRN is currently planning the 2012-2013 HQSC and expanding the program to additional partner schools.