Chavez Upper School
Chavez High Philosophy
To prepare scholars to succeed in competitive colleges and to empower them to use public policy to create a more just, free, and equal world.
Upper School Assistant Principal
Chavez High Programs
- College Mentoring Programs
- College Success Foundation
- Capital Partners for Education
- Upward Bound
- DC CAP- Alpha Leadership Project
- DC CAP Ward 7&8 Scholars
- Career Preparation
- Urban Alliance
- OCC *Only Charter School
School Uniform Expectations:
SHIRT:
Lower School scholars will wear Red Polo Shirts with a Chavez Logo.
Upper School scholars will wear Gray Polo Shirt with a Chavez Logo.
Additionally Permitted Shirts: Scholars can wear a school sanctioned shirt, such as grade-level shirts, athletic program wear, and/or club sanctioned shirts.
The following is not permitted: halter tops, spaghetti straps, see-through garments, mid-drifts, or any alterations to school sanctioned items, or items with offensive, sexual, vulgar, drug/alcohol, language or depictions.
PANTS/SKIRT:
Scholars must wear black bottoms. These bottoms can be jeans, Chino, Khaki, Sweatpants, joggers, shorts, or skirts. No sagging or undergarments should be shown.
The following is not permitted: Legging, biker shorts, mini-skirts, spandex (top or bottom), see-through clothing (e.g, fish nets), or pajama pants.
SHOES:
The following shoes are permitted: Closed toe shoes, such as sneakers
The following shoes are not permitted: crocs, slides, flip flops, FoamRunners, and sandals,
OUTERWEAR:
Permitted Outerwear: Anything that has a school sanctioned Chavez Logo, such as athletic gear, performance jackets, sweatshirts, and/or sweaters.
Outwear not permitted: No oversized jackets/coats unless otherwise approved by administration.
BELTS: Solid black or brown belts without spikes.
HEADWEAR:
The following items are not permitted: Ski-masks, skullies/skull caps, hats of any kind, hoods from hoodies, jackets, etc., bonnets, durags, stockings, or beanies,
Religious/Medical Exceptions: If there are religious or medical reasons for headwear, families must have documentation on file with the school.
School Approved Dress Down Days: Scholars are only permitted to dress down when the administration provides approval. On dress-down days, scholars are still expected to follow the dress code with the exceptions provided in school-wide communication.
High School Stats
- 100% College Acceptance
- 15+ years serving the Parkside/Kenilworth Community
- 10:1 Faculty to scholar ratio
In-Person School Hours
| School | School day begins | School day ends |
| M/Tu/Th/F | Wednesday | M/Tu/Th/F | Wednesday | |
| Upper School | 8:50 AM | 8:50 AM | 3:20 PM | 1:00 PM |
Cesar Chavez PCS follows DCPS school delay/closing decisions. Information regarding school closings
due to snow, excessive heat, etc., as well as other emergency information related to the school, will
be announced on local radio and television stations.
due to snow, excessive heat, etc., as well as other emergency information related to the school, will
be announced on local radio and television stations.
If Cesar Chavez PCS needs to open, close, delay, or close early when DCPS does not, we reserve the
right to do so. Please watch local news channels for Cesar Chavez PCS closings, and keep your
contact information up to date so you receive automated messages.
In the event that the school is closed for more snow and/or emergency closing days than allotted per
each calendar year, a contingency plan will be enacted to restore academic days.
Bell Schedule for Upper School
Cesar Chavez PCS will follow this daily schedule for 9th through 12th grade scholars.
Cesar Chavez PCS reserves the right to update daily schedules to serve academic and scholar needs.