Unique Accomplishments
Worldwide visitors
Throughout the school year we hosted more than 200 educators, international dignitaries, politicians,
and global business professionals from 45 countries to study the School’s award-winning model of adult
education.
Transformational Work for Years to Come
This year the DC Public Charter School Board (PCSB) voted to renew the Carlos Rosario School charter for
15 more years. This application process involved various school community stakeholders and served as
a comprehensive reflection of the school’s performance over the past 15 years. In a release from the PCSB
Board Chair Brian W. Jones praised President and Founder Sonia Gutierrez for her dedication saying,
“The work you have done in providing an education niche with this population that looks like America
-- is extraordinary.”
Igniting a Passion for the Kitchen
In May the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) presented their fourth annual Teaching with the CIA
cooking demonstration. This demonstration brought an auditorium of more than 150 culinary arts
students and community members up-close-and-personal with industry leaders eager to share their
knowledge of the kitchen inspiring students to dream big about the culinary arts field.
Building a Solid Foundation
This year 68 students completed the Plaza Comunitaria Carlos Rosario Program. A new record! This
program in partnership with the Mexican Embassy allows Spanish speaking students to earn elementary
and middle school certifications that serve as a springboard for advancing into high school level content.
Introducing the Sonia Gutierrez Campus
In fall 2013 we will open the doors on the new Sonia Gutierrez Campus in northeast Washington, DC,
which will allow the School to expand workforce development and language literacy programs. This
campus will target the needs of high-growth industries in the District such as culinary arts, information
technology, healthcare, and customer service. The new campus will serve more than 500 students on any
given day and will allow us to double the enrollment of the Culinary Arts program.
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