2199. DEFINITIONS

2199 DEFINITIONS 2199.1 As used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed: “Adult Student” - A student who is eighteen (18) years of age or older, or who has been emancipated from parental control by marriage, operation of statute, or the order of a court of competent jurisdiction. “DCPS” - the District of Columbia Public Schools or D.C. Public Schools. “Feeder School” - a school that, upon students’ completion of the educational program offered at the school, sends its students to a particular higher-level school designated by the Chancellor. “Feeder Pattern” - the group of schools within an attendance zone that, upon students’ completion of the educational program at each school, sends students to a particular higher-level school designated by the Chancellor. “My School DC Lottery” or “Common Lottery” - a single, random lottery that determines placement for new students at all participating schools, including DCPS out-of-boundary schools (PK3-12), all DCPS PK3 and PK4 programs; DCPS selective high schools (9-12), and DCPS citywide schools. “OSSE” - the Office of the State Superintendent for Education. “Residence” - the address where the parent, adult student, guardian, custodian, or other primary caregiver resides. “School” - a school within DCPS. “Sibling” - a child who: (a) Has at least one parent or legal guardian in common with a current DCPS student; and (b) Resides in the same household as the student. “Selective schools, programs and academies” - schools or programs that have specific admissions requirements and selection criteria, and that have been approved by the Chancellor. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 001540 (February 25, 2022). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations District of Columbia Public Schools 5-B DCMR § 2199