School Information
General
The Downtown Miami Charter School opened in the Fall 2002 in a 43,000 square foot state-of-the-art charter school serving up to 650 students in grades K-6. Downtown Miami Charter School offers an enhanced curriculum, small class sizes, low student-to-staff ratio, parent involvement opportunities, personalized learning plans, character building education and experience faculty.
School Hours
Before Care: starting at 6:30 am
Student Drop off for those having breakfast: 7:30 am
Student Drop off for those not having breakfast: 7:50 am
Instruction Start Time: 8:00 am Sharp
Student Dismissal Begins: 3:00 pm
After Care: until 6:00 pm
Programs & Services
- Comprehensive core curriculum including science and technology
- Parent access to CSUSA's Student Information System (SIS)
- Enforced uniform policy
- Before and after care
- Transportation
- Free/reduced lunch program
- Student clubs and extracurricular activities
Information for Parents
2012-2013 School Calendar - Important dates for the 2012-2013 academic year. This calendar may differ from the Miami Dade County Public School System's calendar.
2013-2014 School Calendar - This calendar may differ from the Miami Dade County Public School System's calendar.
School uniforms must be purchased exclusively from All Uniform Wear and will be sold from their store located at 200 NW 27th Avenue or online at www.alluniformwear.com. Please click here for our complete uniform policy.
School Supplies - A list of supplies that are required for each incoming student is attached based on the grade level. These supplies should be brought in to the homeroom teacher on the first day of school.
Meal Service - As an approved sponsor for the National School Lunch Program, Downtown Miami Charter School, Inc., offers highly nutritious meals following all of the rules and regulations set forth by the USDA; Meals are provided by Preferred Meal Systems, Inc.
May 2013 Menus
June 2013 Menus
Food Service Inspection Report - In accordance with Senate Bill 1908, the school's health certificate/inspection reports are available for review.
The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act requires school cafeterias to meet new federal nutrition standards for school lunches and breakfasts. Read our "School Meals Have Changed!" flyer to learn more!
Wellness Policy - Downtown Miami Charter School promotes health in students by supporting wellness, quality nutrition and regular physical activity as a part of the total learning environment.