Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Q: How do I apply to Tyler?
A: Tyler participates in the city-wide myschooldc.org lottery. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2022 for grades PK–8 and you must select a specific program(s) at Tyler to apply. The programs in the lottery for Tyler are Creative Arts/Traditional and Dual Language. You can apply to one or both programs during the lottery process. DCPS policy is that students applying for the Dual Language program through the lottery must test for proficiency beyond the first grade. Please note CES seats are assigned based on placement letters via DCPS Central Office - Office of Specialized Instruction.
Q: How old does my child have to be to enter Preschool at Tyler (for 2023-2024)?
A: Your child must turn 3 years old by September 30, 2023, to enter Preschool. Per DC Municipal Regulations (DCMR), families may enroll children in PK3 if they are 3 years old and in PK4 if they are 4 years old, respectively, by September 30. To apply for a PK3 or PK4 seat, families must submit an application through the My School DC lottery.
Q: Does Tyler offer Before care or After care?
A: Yes. Learn more about before & aftercare options here: Tyler Aftercare
Q: Is there a school supply list?
A: Homeroom teachers will provide specifics for student and/or classroom supply requests
General supplies include school uniforms, bookbags, masks, hand sanitizer, box of Kleenex tissues, Clorox wipes, etc.
Q: I have questions about PreK logistics (ratios, nap time, etc.). Where can I learn more?
A: Visit our Early Childhood Resource page.
Q: What is the morning arrival procedure?
A: BEFORE CARE for students is available with our Polite Piggy’s Partners beginning at 7 AM. Registration is required. Please do not leave your child at the school unattended on school grounds or in front of the building. Doors open for all students at 8:15 AM.
Limited Visitor Policy: Parents/guardians are not permitted into the building.
ARRIVAL, 8:15 AM – 8:44 AM:
PK3/PK4/Kindergarten Students: Use the Playground Gate Entrance (located on 11th Street near the big slide)
1st – 5th Grade Students: Use the Main Entrance (located at the corner of G & 10th Streets)
TARDY ARRIVAL, 8:45 AM - Until:
ALL students arriving late will enter and sign in at the Main Entrance
Tardy passes will be issued. Please come to school on time – we have a lot of work to do!
Q: What is the afternoon dismissal procedure?
A: EARLY DISMISSAL: If you need to pick up your child early, please do so before 2:45 PM
PK3/PK4 EXTENDED DISMISSAL, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM:
PK3/PK4 students will be picked up from the Playground Gate Entrance (located on 11th Street near the big slide)
KINDERGARTEN DISMISSAL: 3:15 – 3:30 PM (located at the corner of G & 11th Streets)
1st – 5th Grade , DISMISSAL, 3:15 – 3:30 PM:
1st - 5th Grade students will be picked up from the Tyler Playground
If your child is not in After-Care, please ensure to pick-up your child on time. Thank you for your cooperation.
The playground is reserved for After-Care students’ use and is unavailable after dismissal. The playground is available to the public from 6 PM – Sunset (Monday – Friday) and Weekends.
Q: How does Tyler communicate with families?
A: We value family-school lines of communication. We communicate in a variety of ways, including via a weekly school-wide newsletter, individual class communication from teachers, social media, and more!
Q: What is the Tyler uniform?
A: Yellow polo, collared shirts
Navy Blue Bottoms
Closed toe shoes
Dress down & spirit days will be announced
Q: What does a typical day look like?
A: Students’ schedules vary greatly by grade and program. Your child’s teacher will share your child’s class schedule with you as the new school year begins, including when students have lunch, recess, specials (Art, PE, Health, Performing Arts, and Media) and nap, if applicable.
Q: What curriculum does Tyler use?
A: Tyler follows the same curriculum used in all DC Public Schools including the Common Core Standards for English and Math (Eureka Math) with thematic project-based learning (Cornerstone). Preschool and Pre-kindergarten classes implement the Creative Curriculum.
Q: What if my child has allergies or needs medication throughout the school day?
A: Please notify your child’s classroom teacher as well as Tyler’s nurse, and appropriate actions will be taken.
Q: Does Tyler serve breakfast?
A: Yes. Tyler offers breakfast all students free of charge. Breakfast is served during morning arrival (8:15-8:45). Learn more about meal schedules here: https://dcps.dc.gov/page/sodexomagic-elementary-menus
Q: What’s for lunch?
A: Sodexo provides breakfast and lunch to Tyler students. Menus can be found through the school or at https://dcps.dc.gov/page/sodexomagic-elementary-menus
Q: Where can I locate the school menu?
A: https://dcps.dc.gov/page/sodexomagic-elementary-menus
Q: I would like to know more about the COVID-19 health & safety protocols that will be followed this school year. Where can I find information?
A: Information regarding health and safety can be located on the DCPS Reopen Strong website. Additionally, We share frequent updates regarding health and safety via the Tyler Tribune.
Q: Is the COVID-19 vaccine required this school year?
A: Beginning in the 2022-23 school year, the COVID-19 vaccine is required for school enrollment and attendance in the District of Columbia for all students who are of an age for which there is a COVID-19 vaccination fully approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As of July 8, 2022, there is a fully approved COVID-19 vaccine for individuals age 12 and older.
All DC residents age 6 months and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. For COVID-19 vaccine opportunities, visit vaccinate.dc.gov or call the COVID-19 Call Center at 1-855-363-0333. For deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals, dial 711 for TTY service. For any questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine program, please email vaccinatedc@dc.gov. More information can be located here.
Q: I don’t see my question listed. Who can I contact?
A: Call our main office (202) 939 4810 or send us an email tylertigersDCPS@gmail.com