Luke C. Moore High School
Luke C. Moore Opportunity Academy is one of 4 public alternative high schools in the District of Columbia servicing youth ranging in ages from 16 - 22 years old. All students aspire to obtain a high school diploma. Our mission is to inspire, challenge, and empower our scholars by promoting their academic, social and emotional well-being. We are committed to developing a community of life-long learners by Engaging students by Addressing social and emotional needs through Goal-oriented instruction and developing Life-Long Learners, which Encourages community engagement through purposeful action for Social change. Students engage in rigorous academic experiences by engaging in project based learning and accessing district wide curriculum resources.
1001 Monroe Street NE
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 526-5022
Vision
For students in DC Public Schools for whom traditional education is not the right fit deserve both second chances and multiple pathways to success. All Opportunity Academies will undergo a transformation with regards to the types of academic programming, social emotional learning and post-secondary readiness offered. Opportunity Academies will be designed with and by students and be dedicated to cultivating educated, self-directed, critical thinkers equipped with all of the skills necessary to unleash their potential. All Opportunity Academies will offer:
Individualized academic programming through Summit Personalized Learning;
A robust college exposure and success component;
The introduction of competency-based learning to take the place of traditional seat hours;
Activities that extend beyond the walls of the building and allow students to use the world around them;
Opportunities for career and technical training and on-ramps to meaningful careers;
Activities and areas designed for health, wellness and social emotional learning;
Programming to support pregnant and parenting students; and
Several official athletic teams and other extracurricular activities based on student interest.
Luke C. Moore will offer an intensive college focus with dual-enrollment possibilities as well as a focus on future planning and personal responsibility to students ages 17-21. Students can also participate in several Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
Luke C. Moore PTO
Visit our PTO webpage for the latest information from our Parent Teacher Organization.
