About
About Us
The Carlos Rosario School has more than 50 years of experience in providing quality education to the diverse immigrant population of the District of Columbia through English as a second language, workforce development, and support services. More than 80,000 men and women have graduated from the School over these years and today are our region’s teachers, health professionals, leaders, and small business owners. The School’s award winning three-pronged model includes foundational courses in English language, GED, digital technology and online communication tools, and citizenship for the naturalization test. The School also offers career certification training in high-growth and high-demand fields including nursing, technology, culinary arts, bilingual education, and construction pre-apprenticeship, as well as comprehensive supportive services provided in an environment of love and respect.
Mission
The Carlos Rosario School delivers high-quality education, career training, and supportive services that enable adult immigrants to realize their dreams while strengthening our community and economy.
Our Values and Beliefs
We are a school community where:
- Students are at the center of our work
- Excellence permeates and all are committed to lifelong learning
- Learning, teaching, and leadership are shared across the school community
- All feel empowered to own their destiny
At the Carlos Rosario School our values guide our behaviors:
- Integrity
- Respect
- Perseverance
- Compassion
- Inclusivity
- Collaboration
Profile of Graduates
- Graduates communicate clearly, often in more than one language. They have demonstrated their ability to maintain successful relationships both academically and professionally.
- Graduates understand and evaluate complex messages across a variety of media. They monitor their online digital presence, maintain online safety and can effectively navigate digital resources and platforms.
- Graduates are successful navigators of systems and they are ready to thrive in their different contexts. They critically evaluate information, analyze options and make informed decisions.
- Graduates embrace the cultures they come from and at the same time value the assets that other cultures bring to society. They know their rights and responsibilities as members of society. They advocate on behalf of themselves and others.
- Graduates are persistent. They stay curious and recognize the value of education and knowledge to build power. They are independent and autonomous learners