Ellington is committed to preparing students for the demands of a changing, global society. Students are expected to excel in academic classes and to continue their learning at the post-secondary level upon graduation from Ellington. 

Students enrolled at Ellington complete a rigorous academic program in the humanities, mathematics and sciences that exemplifies the highest of standards. The curriculum is under the leadership of department chairs who are sensitive to the special ways in which arts students learn. 

In order to remain at Ellington, students must maintain a  minimum grade point average in academic subjects, including English, Social Studies, World Languages, and Math and Sciences.  To graduate, students must earn 31.5 credits, 34 percent more than other DC public high schools.  Ellington rates academically as one of DC Public Schools’ top three high schools.

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ACADEMIC SYLLABI (For other class syllabi, visit the appropriate department's page.

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