Welcome to BASIS Washington, D.C., home of the Red Giants!
Our tuition-free, public charter school serves students in grades 5–12. We are proud to be part of the BASIS Charter Schools network which has been providing world-class education since 1998. Our campuses follow a STEM-infused, liberal arts program designed to propel your student farther than they ever thought possible.
Everyone at the Washington, D.C. campus is here to cultivate a love of learning, natural curiosity, and the desire to excel in your student. Their success is our success.
U.S. News & World Report: 2023–24 Best U.S. High School Rankings
- #3 District of Columbia High School
- #61 Charter High School in the U.S.
- #250 Best High School in the Nation
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804 6390
Office Hours: M-F, 7:15AM - 5:15PM
Summer Hours: 7:30AM - 5:30PM
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Resources
- DC Parent/Student Handbook
- 2023 - 24 School Calendar
- Curricular Materials
- Course Catalog
- Home and Hospital Instruction Policy
- SY22-23 School Health Profile
- USDA NonDiscrimination Statement
- Lead Exposure Prevention
- BASIS DC PCS FY24 Spend Plan for Salary Increases
- National School Lunch Program
- BDC Schools
- Transparency: Middle Schools
- Transparency: High School
- Public Meetings
- Registration and Enrollment Info
- Teacher Pay Assurance
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School Leadership
Alex Rose-Henig
Head of School
Alex has been a DC resident since 2007 and has been with BASIS DC since 2014. He fell in love with teaching while working on his undergraduate Psychology degree as a therapist for profoundly autistic children in the DC area. Originally from California, he has taught middle school and AP Physics, acted as a high school dean, Director of Student Interventions, Director of Student Affairs, and as a Director of Academic Programs before taking on the role of Head of School.
- MA, Psychology and Neuroscience, American University
- MA, Teaching, American University
Taneea Yarborough
Head of Operations
Taneea is a native Washingtonian and a proud product of DC Public Charter Schools. Before joining the BASIS DC team in 2023, Taneea served as an Assistant Principal and Humanities Instructional Coach at other charter school networks in Washington, DC. She started her career in education in 2011 with Teach for America as a Secondary English Teacher.
- MEd, Educational Policy and Leadership, American university
- BA, English Literature, Bucknell University
- BA, Gender and Equity Studies, Bucknell University
Isabel Incorvati
Director of Academic Programs
Originally from Northern Virginia, Isabel taught Government, U.S. History, and World History before joining BASIS DC as the Dean for grades 8–12. Her favorite part of working at BASIS DC is the students and seeing their excitement about coming to school each day.
- BA, History/Teaching, Elon University
Trisha Sanghavi
Director of Planning and Instruction
Trisha has lived in DC and served as an educator since graduating college in 2013. She joined BASIS Charter Schools in 2017 as a Spanish teacher and supported her colleagues as an Instructional Coach before becoming the Director of Planning and Instruction.
- MS, Education (Concentration: Educational Studies/Secondary Education), Johns Hopkins University
- BA, Political Science and Communication (Concentration: Public Service), Minor in Hispanic Studies, University of Pennsylvania
Calvary Cooper
Director of Student Affairs
Born and raised in Washington DC, Calvery has remained in the district where she has been in education for over 12 years. She started her career with Ameri-corps and went on to teach both early childhood education and middle school. Calvery has been with BASIS DC since 2013 in both teaching and administrative positions.
- MA, Literature, Language, and the Humanities, Marymount University - Arlington, VA
- BA, English, Saint Augustine's College - Raleigh, NC
Joshua Lichtenstein
Director of Student Support Services
Josh has worked in Special Education and Student Support Services since 2015. A DMV native, Josh joined BASIS DC in 2018 and has served as a teacher, 504/ELL Coordinator, Student Support Coordinator, and Director of Student Support Services.
- MA, Teaching, Relay Graduate School of Education
- BA, Political Science, George Washington University
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Arizona State University
