RESIDENTIAL “RESI” PROGRAM
Resilient Extraordinary Successful Individuals
The mission of the MAPCS Residential Program, commonly referred to “RESI” is to provide a safe and structured environment for our students, encouraging and supporting healthy adolescent development thus enabling them to make sound decisions in school as well as the larger global community.
Students within the Maya Angelou Public Charter School program, grades 9-12, may be referred or voluntarily register to the program for various reasons that include attendance/academic concerns, challenging home environment, student’s desire to improve, assistance with post-secondary plans, etc.
The MAPCS Residential Program serves slightly more than 10% of the MAPCS High School student population. Families are either referred or voluntarily sign up to receive the wrap around service in an effort to increase student supports and success while at MAPCS and beyond.
To receive more information about the Residential Program, contact Tuesday Hence, Director of Residential Programs, for more information at hence@seeforever.org or 202-379-4335 ext 1221.
5600 E. Capitol St, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Main Office: (202) 379-4335 ext 1221
Our Lead Staff
Tuesday Hence
Ife Al-Din
Tamia Green
Carl Russell
Gill
Courtney DuBose
Our Results
Students that are enrolled within the Residential Program have shown the following positive outcomes:
✔ Passing grades in 87% of their courses where only 67% of non-residential students earned passing grades.
✔ In-seat attendance rate of 88%, which was 14 percent higher than the ISA of non-residential students, 74%.
✔ Less than 10% of students enrolled in the residential program received an out-of-school suspension during their time in the program.
Our Program Highlights
“Resi” Motto: “Desire More. Be Better. See Forever”
The Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation have devoted significant resources to provide wrap-around services to students in need of a stable living environment, which in turn supports student growth for those who choose to benefit from additional services.
Our residential program provides gender-segregated homes (two male, four female) to students who benefit from the stability of a safe, supportive, and structured environment. We strive for the positive development of attitudes, behaviors and virtues enabling adolescents to make productive decisions in school and the larger context of the world.
Residential Program Objectives
- To foster improved academic and social learning through exposure and enrichment activities
- To develop positive peer social interaction
- To provide continuity from the day program to ensure productivity
- To encourage and support healthy development,
- To promote social and cultural awareness
- To increase parent/guardian participation and volunteerism
Student Goals:
- Live respectfully and responsibly with others
- Develop individual strength of character and understanding of others
- Independently manage his/her time and studies
- Become prepared to independently function in a less controlled college/work environment and later life
Maya Angelou has given me opportunities I never thought I would have as a Black woman in America. I have loved each and every year during my time here. I was allowed to be fully myself — no filters, no apologies. I even ended up joining clubs I never originally thought of joining, discovering passions and talents I didn’t know I had. Through every challenge, every breakthrough, and every milestone, Maya Angelou stood behind me.
I came here nervous, quiet, and unsure of myself. I leave here confident, grateful, and ready. Maya Angelou didn’t just educate me — it shaped me into who I am today.
-Da’mya Holmes