Find the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about HRA in this section!

What are HRA's hours of operation?

What is the dress code for HRA?

If I want my child to be dismissed early, what should I do?

When my child returns to school after being absent, what should I do?

How do I go about scheduling a Parent-Teacher Conference?

Can I visit my child's classroom?

If I am driving my child to school, where do I need to drop them off?

How will I know if the school is closed due to bad weather?

What items are included on the school's supply list?

Q - What are HRA's hours of operation?
A - Students who are enrolled in Before Care (Oasis) may arrive between the hours of 7:00a.m. and 7:45a.m.

Students eat breakfast from 7:45a.m. - 8:15a.m.

Students are engaged in instruction from 8:15 - 3:30.

Dismissal is at 3:30p.m.

Students who are enrolled in After Care (Oasis) are engaged in after-school activities between the hours of 3:30p.m. and 6:00p.m.

Q - What is the dress code for HRA?
A - Howard Road Academy requires each student to be in full uniform daily. Our uniform includes a burgundy/maroon collared golf shirt embroidered with the school name. For girls--khaki pants, skirt, or shorts. For boy--khaki pants or shorts. Students are required to wear their shirts tucked in. Also, brown or black belt and shoes are required. Shoes need to be totally enclosed (no sandals or "mules".) Also, shoes should not have a logo or name-brand displayed.

Middle School students are expected to wear the items required for the new uniform which includes a long-sleeved white dress shirt, tie (young men), khaki bottoms, black or brown shoes and a black or brown belt. Students will be expected to be in full uniform (including blazer) by October 1, 2007. The school will be selling blazers to the students. A date, time and cost will be announced. You do not have to purchase the blazer from Campus Outfitters at this time. If you have any questions please, email or call Mrs. Crawford at ncrawford@howardroadacademy.org or 202.610.4193.



Uniform shirts are available for sale at the school or you can order them through Campus Outfitters. Our school code is H01039.

Q - If I want my child to be dismissed early, what should I do?
A - Write a note to the main office including the student's name, reason for dismissal, time of dismissal and signature of parent. If someone other than a parent is going to pick up your child, please include that information in your note. A parent/guardian must report to the office to pick up the child bringing in the proper ID to sign out your child.

Q - When my child returns to school after being absent, what should I do?
A - Please send in a note with the student's name, date(s) of absence and reason for absence. This needs to be handed in to the homeroom teacher.

Q - How do I go about scheduling a Parent-Teacher Conference?
A - You can arrange a conference with your child's teacher by way of e-mail or leave them a message on their voicemail by calling the office @ (202) 610-4193. You will find each teacher's e-mail link on this website's STAFF page.

Q - Can I visit my child's classroom?
A - Parental involvement is encouraged and appreciated at HRA. However, it is best to make arrangements with your child's teacher if you would like to observe in the classroom. On the day you observe, you will need to check in with the front office before you go into your child's classroom.

Q - If I am driving my child to school, where do I need to drop them off?
A - All students should be dropped off IN the HRA parking lot to ensure their safety as we have parking lot attendants on duty daily. Students should not be dropped off BEFORE 7:45 AM unless they are registered in the OASIS Before/After-Care Program. All students arriving after 8:15 AM will be considered TARDY.

Q - How will I know if the school is closed due to bad weather?
A - HRA is a public charter school and follows the same schedule as the DC Public School System. You should be able to get information about DCPS closings from local TV and radio channels.

Q - What items are included on the school's supply list?
A - KINDERGARTEN
1 large eraser
1 regular backpack, labeled with student¡¦s name
12 #2 pencils with erasers
2 glue sticks
2 two-pocket folders
1 box of 24 crayons
2 primary writing tablets
1 pair Fiskar¡¦s blunt-edge scissors
2 boxes of facial tissues (22-count)
1 complete uniform change of clothes (Including socks & underwear labeled with the child¡¦s name in a bag)
2 rolls of paper towels
2 containers of baby wipes
1 household cleaning spray
1 anti-bacterial spray
2 bottles of hand soap

GRADE 1
1 box of 24 crayons
24 #2 sharpened pencils with erasers
2 boxes of facial tissues (200-count)
2 rolls of paper towels
1 pair student safety scissors
2 containers of baby wipes
4 two-pocket folders
2 primary writing tablets (wide ruled)
1 box zip-lock quart-size plastic bags
1 plastic pencil box
2 primary story-book writing tables
1 bottle white glue and glue sticks

GRADE 2
1 box of 24 crayons or colored pencils
24 #2 sharpened pencils with erasers
1 pencil box
1 pair student safety scissors
1 bottle white glue and glue sticks
2 spiral 1 subject notebooks (wide ruled)
7 two-pocket folders
1 small plastic pencil sharpener that holds shavings)
1 containers of baby wipes
2 boxes of facial tissues (200-count)
2 rolls of paper towels
1 bottle of hand sanitizer
2 packages loose-leaf wide-rule notebook paper

GRADE 3
1 box of 24 crayons or colored pencils
24 #2 sharpened pencils with erasers
1 pencil box
1 glue sticks
2 packages loose-leaf wide-rule notebook paper
1 pair student safety scissors
3 spiral 1 subject notebooks (wide ruled)
7 two-pocket folders
1 small plastic pencil sharpener (that holds shavings)
1 containers of baby wipes
2 boxes of facial tissues (200-count)
2 rolls of paper towels
1 bottle of hand sanitizer
4 composition book

GRADE 4
1 pair student safety scissors
1 box of 24 crayons or colored pencils
24 #2 sharpened pencils
1 red ink pen
2 glue stick
2 composition book
2 boxes of facial tissues (200-count)
3 pkg. loose leaf notebook paper (wide ruled)
7 two-pocket folders
3 spiral 2 subject notebooks (wide ruled)
1 pencil sharpener
1 plastic pencil holder for binder
1 bottle of hand sanitizer
1 containers of baby wipes

GRADE 5
1 red ink pen
1 box of colored pencils
12 #2 sharpened pencils with erasers
1 small plastic pencil sharpener (that holds shavings)
1 spiral 5 subject notebooks (college ruled)
1 plastic pencil holder for binder
1 pair student safety scissors
1 two-inch, 3-ring binder notebook
2 package loose leaf notebook paper (wide ruled)
2 composition book
5 two-pocket folders

MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADE 6 & 7
1 pack of red ink pens (3 minimum)
1 pack of highlighters (3 minimum)
1 box of 24 crayons or colored pencils
12 #2 sharpened pencils with erasers
1 small plastic pencil sharpener (that holds shavings)
1 plastic pencil holder for binder
1 pair student safety scissors
2 two-inch, 3-ring binder notebook
4 package loose leaf notebook paper (wide ruled)
6 composition book
1 two-pocket folder
2 glue sticks
2 boxes of facial tissues (200-count)
1 bottle of hand sanitizer
2 containers of baby wipes
1 protractor
1 compass
1 package pf dividers with pockets
1 package of dividers without pockets