WBL Academy School Year 2025-2026 Enrollment Form (Elementary/Middle/High School)

1. Academy General Information

The Words Beats & Life Academy is a free after-school program that uses Hip-Hop to inspire creativity, confidence, and career exploration for young people ages 8 to 18 who live in Washington, DC.

Whether your child is into music, dance, poetry, art, or just figuring out what they love, the Academy is a place where they can learn new skills, make friends, and be mentored by professional artists who care. Our classes are fun, hands-on, and rooted in Hip-Hop culture, helping students grow as artists, students, and leaders.

We teach more than just the elements of Hip-Hop — we also help young people see a future for themselves in college, careers, and the creative world. Throughout the year, students will perform, showcase their art, build portfolios, and take part in events that highlight their hard work and talent.

If you're looking for a program where your child can be seen, supported, and challenged to grow — we invite you to apply today.

Once you submit this form you are enrolled in the Academy.

The 2025-2026 Words Beats & Life Academy will operate at St. Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church located at 1525 Newton St. NW in Columbia Heights (Ward 1) as a series over three program blocks:

Fall: September 22, 2025- December 15, 2025 (3:30pm-6:30pm)

Winter: January 8, 2026- April 12, 2026 (3:30pm-6:30pm)

Spring: April 22, 2026- June 14, 2026. (3:30pm-6:30pm)

Summer: June 29th, 2026- July 31st (9am-4pm)

Elementary and Middle School Students (Ages 8–12)
Classes meet Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
Students can come one or both days and choose from a variety of fun, hands-on art classes in Hip-Hop, music, dance, visual arts, and more.

High School Students (Ages 13–19)
Classes meet Wednesdays from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
In addition to exploring creative disciplines like music, dance, poetry, and visual art, students also take classes in entrepreneurship, project planning, and social media content development. These sessions are designed to help students build real-world skills, develop their creative portfolios, and explore future careers in the arts and beyond.

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1. Which day(s) are you enrolling in?

Monday

Tuesday

Monday + Tuesday

Wednesday

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2. Why have you chosen to enroll in the Words Beats and Life Academy?

I want to build my skills as an artist/creative

I want support developing a plan for how to make my art form my career or side hustle

I want access to the equipment and supplies that WBL owns, and I want access to the performing opportunities WBL provides.

I want to be part of an artistic community outside of my school

I want support planning for life after High School, including but not limited to college

I want to get community service hours for being part of the program

Other (please specify)

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3. Who is filling out the form?

Parent

Student

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4. Student Name (Required.)

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5. DCPS ID Number (Required.)

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6. Student Contact Phone Number

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7. Student Date of Birth (Required.)

Date

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8. Is the student being enrolled 18 years of age or older? (Required.)

Yes

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9. Parent/Guardian Name' (Required.)

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10. Parent/Guardian Phone Number (Required.)

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11. Parent/Guardian Email (Required.)

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12. Mailing Address (Required.)

Street

City

State

Zipcode

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13. Ward of Residence (If a DC Resident) (Required.)

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14. County of Residence for MD or VA (Write N/A if DC)

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15. School Attending/Attended (Including home schools) (Required.)

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16. What is your current grade for 2025-2026? (Required.)

6th

7th

8th

9th

10th

11th

12th

N/A

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17. If you are currently attending school, what is your current GPA

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18. Expected year of Graduation from High School or College/Trade School (Required.)

2025

2026

2027

2028

2029

2030

N/A

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19. For DC Residents, do you have a DC One Card?

Yes

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20. Does your family qualify for any of these programs ? (Required.)

SNAP

Reduced Lunch

Free Lunch

TANF

None of the above

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21. What is your gender? (Required.)

Female

Male

Transgender

Non-Binary

Other (please specify)

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22. Race/Ethnic Identity (Required.)

African American

Asian American

Latino/a/x American

Native American

European American

Other (please specify)

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23. Shirt Size (Required.)

XSmall

Small

Medium

Large

XLarge

2XL

3XL

4XL

5XL

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24. How did you hear about the Academy? (Required.)

Instagram

TikTok

Facebook

Columbia Heights Metro Ad

Television Ad

Attended a WBL Event

Family or Friend Recommendation

School Outreach/Tabling

Mail

Banner outside of St. Stephens Church

Other (please specify)

WBL Academy School Year 2025-2026 Enrollment Form (Elementary/Middle/High School)

1. Academy General Information

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* 1. Which day(s) are you enrolling in?

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* 2. Why have you chosen to enroll in the Words Beats and Life Academy?

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* 3. Who is filling out the form?

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* 4. Student Name (Required.)

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* 5. DCPS ID Number (Required.)

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* 6. Student Contact Phone Number

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* 7. Student Date of Birth (Required.)

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* 8. Is the student being enrolled 18 years of age or older? (Required.)

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* 9. Parent/Guardian Name' (Required.)

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* 10. Parent/Guardian Phone Number (Required.)

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* 11. Parent/Guardian Email (Required.)

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* 12. Mailing Address (Required.)

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* 13. Ward of Residence (If a DC Resident) (Required.)

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* 14. County of Residence for MD or VA (Write N/A if DC)

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* 15. School Attending/Attended (Including home schools) (Required.)

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* 16. What is your current grade for 2025-2026? (Required.)

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* 17. If you are currently attending school, what is your current GPA

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* 18. Expected year of Graduation from High School or College/Trade School (Required.)

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* 19. For DC Residents, do you have a DC One Card?

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* 20. Does your family qualify for any of these programs ? (Required.)

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* 21. What is your gender? (Required.)

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* 22. Race/Ethnic Identity (Required.)

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* 23. Shirt Size (Required.)

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* 24. How did you hear about the Academy? (Required.)

1. Which day(s) are you enrolling in?

2. Why have you chosen to enroll in the Words Beats and Life Academy?

3. Who is filling out the form?

4. Student Name (Required.)

5. DCPS ID Number (Required.)

6. Student Contact Phone Number

7. Student Date of Birth (Required.)

8. Is the student being enrolled 18 years of age or older? (Required.)

9. Parent/Guardian Name' (Required.)

10. Parent/Guardian Phone Number (Required.)

11. Parent/Guardian Email (Required.)

12. Mailing Address (Required.)

13. Ward of Residence (If a DC Resident) (Required.)

14. County of Residence for MD or VA (Write N/A if DC)

15. School Attending/Attended (Including home schools) (Required.)

16. What is your current grade for 2025-2026? (Required.)

17. If you are currently attending school, what is your current GPA

18. Expected year of Graduation from High School or College/Trade School (Required.)

19. For DC Residents, do you have a DC One Card?

20. Does your family qualify for any of these programs ? (Required.)

21. What is your gender? (Required.)

22. Race/Ethnic Identity (Required.)

23. Shirt Size (Required.)

24. How did you hear about the Academy? (Required.)