The 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.
The Carlos Rosario Model
Foundational literacy
and skills
Career training in high-growth, high-demand industries
Comprehensive support
services
Message from the CEO and Board Chair
On March 17, 2020, we left our campuses to work from home for what was expected to be a brief period after which the then new COVID19 virus would have been dispatched. We hoped we would be teaching, learning, and working from home for several weeks soon to return to our classrooms. Now more than two years later COVID has proven a serious foe and we have shown our resilience. We have evolved as people and as a School to meet the challenges head on, responding with the same fierce calling to leverage the power of education to support our student community as they equip themselves for the challenges and opportunities they and their families face.
Many of our adult learners have had to tackle the challenges of completing their education while also supporting their children’s virtual learning; we know this is a challenge made more difficult for English language learner parents. Some of our students have been left out of federal and local aid programs resulting in financial hardship. And others have had to adjust their academic plans to accommodate for shifting work schedules and growing demands on their time.
From early in the pandemic, we have done everything in our power to make sure not one student is left behind; our school teams have worked hard to address the most pressing needs facing our learners. We are proud of everyone on the Carlos Rosario School team for their dedication and innovation during unprecedented times. From creating Blue Apron-inspired food boxes for culinary students initially learning at home; Zoom student government meetings; ensuring equitable access to education through lending laptops to each student; our IT Team and Spanish, Amharic, and French speaking teachers providing digital onboarding; creating multilingual workshops for English learner parents delivered in partnership with public K12 schools across the District; and much more.
Together we have met the moment. And we couldn’t have done it without you. We thank everyone who has partnered, donated, and checked in on us during the last two years of unprecedented challenge. Thank you for supporting our students in achieving their dreams. Read on for our two-year annual report highlighting the impacts of our beloved Carlos Rosario School manifest in the achievements of the adult learners we serve.
In Service,
Allison R. Kokkoros, CEO
Patricia Sosa, Board Chair
TWO YEARS AT A GLANCE
OUR WORK DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
INTERNET-ENABLED DEVICES DISTRIBUTED TO STUDENTS
RAISED IN STUDENT EMERGENCY FUNDS TO SUPPORT
OVER 150 STUDENTS EXPERIENCING FOOD AND
HOUSING INSECURITY
FOOD BOXES DISTRIBUTED TO CARLOS ROSARIO SCHOOL COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Students
IN SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS RAISED AND AWARDED IN 2020 AND 2021
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Our Top Program Enrollment
2019-2020
ESL
GED
Career Training
Technology Essentials
2020-2021
ESL
GED
Career Training
Technology Essentials
Demographics
Age
Gender
Gender data is based on student selected gender identity. We have one student self-reporting as non-binary.
Level of Education
Length of U.S. Residency
Ethnicity of Student Body
0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0% Multiple or Other
Income Level
86.9%
Low Income
I am thankful that when I was working, I had a great boss who understood the value of education and gave me a flexible schedule so I could go to school. This is why I came to Carlos Rosario School, my second home. Thanks to my amazing teachers, our school’s great academic programs, and leadership opportunities, I have developed my skills and knowledge. Now I am ready for the next step, to be in the medical field.
Click here to read more about Michael
Nurse Aide Training Program Graduate & Carlos Rosario School Scholarship Recipient
Student Stories
JUAN CARLOS
Bilingual Teaching Assistant Program
‘’Carlos Rosario School is the number 1 considering all the services they offer to students. I have never seen a school with such a strong Student Services Department that still meets the needs of students.”
Click here to read more about Juan Carlos
VIDA
GED in English
‘’Here at the Carlos Rosario School, you can get everything you want. It is a place where people who have been forgotten in their societies, who are desperate for their future can find hope, education, and can thrive.”
Click here to read more about Vida
LUCILA
Bilingual Teaching Assistant Program
(Video in Spanish)
“The fact that we were able to continue our classes online made us feel supported and gave us a sense of stability amidst all the chaos around us.”
“Carlos Rosario School is much more than a School for me, it almost feels like family. The quality of the professionals, teachers, classmates, and administrative staff and everyone who works there makes studying at the School a pleasure. They are always willing to help us in whatever we may need.”
List Of Donors
Alejandra Amaroli
Alejandro Guadarrama
Alice-Ann Beachy
Allison Kokkoros
Ana Gonzalez
Ana Reyes
Ana Sands
Andres Echeverri
ARAMARK
Arturo Valenzuela
Bo Pham
Brad Haiar
Brandon Wu
Brookfield Properties Management
Capital City Nurses
Carlos Loureiro
Carol Wolchok
Cassandra Phillips
Christine Ruppert
Christyann Helm
City National Bank
Community Capital Corporation, Inc.
Community IT Innovators
Crispus Gordon
Cynthia Matlack
Dalia Almanza-Smith
Damarys Lopez
DC Health Exchange
Democracy Fund
Destination DC
Doris Lesher
Downtown BID
Elizabeth Walker
Emily DeRocco
Fabien Sagna
Facebook Fundraiser (Anonymous)
Fairmont Copley Plaza
Fidel Eshetu
Francesca Ruberti
Gary and Sherri Peters
Gary House
Gerardo Luna
Gloria Bonilla
Glory Foundation
Greater Washington Community Foundation
Hector Torres
HollyAnn Freso-Moore
Hotel Association of Washington, D.C.
Hugh Beshers
Institute for Educational Leadership
James Moore
Janet Farrell
Jason Kellogg
Jay Castaño
Jay Haddock
Jennifer Dalzell
Jim Moore
Joel Gomez
Johan Hammerstrom
Johan Uvin
John Carlson
Judy Bonderman
Karen Rivas
Kaylin Wainwright
Kristine Dunne Maher
Kristine Stoesz
Laurence Lipnick
Lilian Velasquez
M&T Bank
Maggie Loh
Marcia Sternfeld
Margaret Yao
Maria Magana
Maria Orozco
Mario Acosta-Velez
Marriott Marquis New York
Marriott Marquis Washington DC
Matthew Mazonkey
Murray Rohrer
Paola Moya
Patricia Sosa
Patrick Benedict
PayPal Charitable Giving Fund
PNC Bank
Priscilla Annamanthodo
Rise
Rise p/b Rapha
Ronald Munia
Ruby Steigerwald
Ruth Ticktin
Saval Foodservice
SecurAmerica
Selvon Waldron
Share Fund
Sheryl Sherwin
Shinberg Levinas
Skal Club of Washington
Sonia Gutierrez
Stacy Kirk
Stella Bonds
Teri Galvez
TerraBella
The Chispa Fund
The Crimsonbridge Foundation
The Gala Hispanic Theater
The J.Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation
The Omidyar Group
The River Inn Hotel
The Share Fund
The Tabard Inn
Theodore Walker
ThinkFoodGroup
Unidos US
United Way of the National Capital Area
Univision Communications Inc.
Verizon
W Hotel
William Bratton
*Donations with value equal to or exceeding $500 made during the 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years
Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School
Statements of Financial Position
June 30, 2021 and 2020
| Assets | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Current Assets | $ 5,554,555 | $ 4,633,486 |
| Cash | $ 13,574,210 | $ 11,948,155 |
| Federal Grant Receivables | $ 972,497 | -- |
| Other Receivables | $ 60,227 | $ 89,953 |
| Prepaid Expenses | $ 352,190 | $ 365,679 |
| Total Current Assets | $ 20,513,679 | $ 17,037,273 |
| Property And Equipment, Net | $ 18,726,604 | $ 18,966,549 |
| Restricted Cash - Facility Repair And Improvements Reserve Fund | $ 304,775 | $ 304,775 |
| Deferred Compensation Assets | $ 362,114 | $ 279,940 |
| Deposits | $ 127,440 | $ 127,440 |
| Total Assets | $ 40,034,612 | $ 36,715,977 |
| Liabilities & Net Assets | $ 359,304 | $ 179,748 |
| Current Liabilities | $ 2,464,782 | $ 2,143,524 |
| Accounts Payable And Other Accruals | $ 147,043 | $ 346 |
| Accrued Salaries And Related Expenses | $ 18,025 | $ 57,344 |
| Due To Related Party, Net | $ 375,000 | - |
| Current Portion Of Capital Lease Obligations | $ 182,982 | $ 169,796 |
| Total Current Liabilities | $ 3,547,136 | $ 2,550,758 |
| Deferred Rent | $ 62,155 | $ 702,376 |
| Note Payable, Net Of Current Portion And Issuance Costs | $ 1,002,000 | -- |
| Capital Leave Obligations, Net Of Current Portion | $ 12,245,730 | $ 12,428,712 |
| Deferred Compensation Liability | $ 362,114 | $ 279,940 |
| Accrued Postretirement Benefit | $ 665,938 | $ 593,322 |
| Total Liabilities | ||
| Net Assets | $ 17,885,073 | $ 16,555,108 |
| Without Donor Restriction | $ 22,031,497 | $ 19,968,024 |
| With Donor Restrictions | $ 118,042 | $ 192,845 |
| Total Net Assets | $ 22,149,539 | $ 20,160,869 |
| Total Liabilities And Net Assets | $ 40,034,612 | $ 36,715,977 |
| 2021 | 2020 | |
| Changes In Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions: | ||
| Revenue And Support: | $ 21,138,390 | $ 20,717,064 |
| Charter Per Pupil Allotment: | $ 665,028 | $ 532,640 |
| General Education | -- | $ 299,238 |
| English Language Learners | $ 7,156,800 | $ 7,070,201 |
| Extra/Supplemental Payments | $ 1,093,289 | -- |
| Facilities | ||
| Federal Grant | $ 285,412 | $ 241,594 |
| Grants And Contributions | -- | $ 342,531 |
| Cafeteria Sales | $ 170,855 | $ 358,571 |
| Student Fees And Other Income | $ 164,522 | $ 114,191 |
| Net Assets Related From Restrictions | $ 30,674,297 | $ 29,676,030 |
| Total Revenues And Support | ||
| Expenses | ||
| Educational Programs | $ 26,298,684 | $ 27,373,603 |
| Community Outreach | $ 124,578 | $ 147,540 |
| General And Administrative | $ 3,683,332 | $ 3,257,528 |
| Fundraising | $ 130,371 | $ 148,003 |
| Total Expenses | $ 30,236,965 | $ 30,926,674 |
| Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions Before Other Activity | $ 437,332 | $ (1,250,644) |
| Other Activity | ||
| Investment Return, Net | $ 1,626,141 | $ 291,029 |
| Change In Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $ 2,063,473 | $ (959,615) |
| Change In Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $ 89,719 | $ 182,368 |
| Contributions | ||
| Net Assets Released From Restrictions | $ (164,522) | $ (114,191) |
| Change In Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $ (74,803) | $ 68,177 |
| Change In Net Assets | $ 1,988,669 | $ (891,438 00) |
| Net Assets | ||
| Beginning Of Year | $ 20,160,869 | $ 21,052,307 |
| End Of Year | $ 22,149,539 | $ 20,160,869 |