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Academic Programs

graduationEllington 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.

Upcoming Events

MAY

Thurs. 8th, 7 p.m.
9th & 10th grade fiction reading at Barnes & Noble

Fri., 9th, 7:30 p.m.
11th grade Literary Media showcase

Sat., 10th, 4-6 p.m.
Senior Literary Media & Thater showcase
at Busboys & Poets

Mon. 12th - Wed. 14th, 10:00 a.m.
Dance Production: A Celebration of Movement

Thur. 15-Sat. 17, 7:30 p.m.
Dance Production: A Celebration of Movement

Wed. 21, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
A Springtime Salute
to Ellington
A Fundraiser for the Duke Ellington School of the Arts

Thur. 22, 7:30 p.m.
(Banquet Hall)
Literary Media: Chai Latte

Thurs., 22nd, 7:30 p.m.
Annual Literary Media Senior Awards and Roast

Fri. 23, 10:00 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Opera Workshop Performance: An Evening at the Opera

Fri. 30, 2:45 p.m.
Piano Lab Recital

JUNE

Tues., 3, 6:30 p.m., Graduation

 

Unless otherwise noted, all events take place in the Ellington Theatre. To purchase tickets, click here.