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Charles Barrett is an elementary school with a strong arts-integrated academic program, dedicated staff, committed local community and a diverse student body. The staff of Charles Barrett provides a program of academic excellence, social-emotional learning and equity. Our dynamic, research-based instructional approach is a unique blend of arts-integrated learning and language acquisition strategies, which facilitate deep learning for all students.
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ACPS introduces People Behind the Heart Work, a new docuseries that highlights the dedication, compassion and behind-the-scenes impact of the staff who make a difference in students’ lives every day.
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The Alexandria City School Board has approved the 10-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget.
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Be prepared for inclement weather and frigid temperatures.
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Learn about the powerful, positive work with the ACPS community provided by Volunteer Alexandria in our latest “Meet the ACPS Partners.”
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Years in operation
The original Barrett School opened on Oct. 25, 1943