Garrison ES - DCTMI

Three simple steps to getting started with Garrison Elementary School this year!

If you need any assistance, please contact us at info@dctutormentor.org or at 202-688-1261.

Program Information

Volunteer Program

The DCTMI Volunteer Program at Garrison will run Mondays through Fridays between 3:30pm and 5:00pm. The school needs volunteers who can support at least once a week helping 2nd graders catch up in their Math work.

Volunteers from all backgrounds are needed, especially bilingual Spanish-English speakers.

Dates

Volunteers can expect to begin tutoring in mid-October after attending a required orientation session. Your application is much anticipated (see below for details)! Garrison operates according to the DC Public Schools Calendar.

Please note that volunteer needs at Garrison are limited and fill up quickly.

Application Process

Step 1. DCPS Background Check Process

Take 20 minutes to complete the online DCPS form.

Please complete the form on a laptop/desktop device and check your spam/junk email for email notices.

Use this contact information when asked who your DCPS or school contact is:
- Garrison ES
- Joherra Harris
- Joherra.Harris@k12.dc.gov
- (202) 770-5197
There is no “Submit” button for your background check application – clicking “Save” will submit your form. Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email from notify@quickbase.com titled “DCPS Clearance Application Submitted”.
Please note:
- You are not required to submit a drug test so please skip that option. You may be required to submit a Tuberculosis (TB) test only if you have traveled to an area where TB is common.
- If prompted for a Social Security Number (SSN) during the clearance process, you may enter all zeroes or all nines.

Step 2. Fingerprint Appointment

Schedule an appointment to get fingerprinted at a local UPS store (this appointment should last approximately 5 minutes).

After submitting the initial application form, you will receive an email with instructions for scheduling your fingerprinting appointment via another form (please make sure to check your junk/spam folders). This email will come from applicationstation@truescreen.com and will be titled “Background Investigation Forms Requested”. The code you will be asked for on the Fieldprint fingerprint appointment form will be found in this email.

Detailed fingerprinting information can be found here.
Please be aware that this link is typically active for about 24 hours. Therefore, it’s essential to activate it promptly and schedule your fingerprinting check.

Once all steps are completed, the processing time is 3-5 business days from your fingerprinting appointment being completed. You should receive your DCPS Clearance email from no-reply@k12.dc.gov titled “DCPS Employment Clearance” with a PDF of your DCPS Clearance Letter attached.

Please send your DCPS Clearance Letter to docs@dctutormentor.org, with the subject title as “Garrison ES – DCPS Volunteer Clearance Letter”.

Step 3. Volunteer Preference Form

Send us your clearance letter and volunteer preferences!

Email your clearance letter to docs@dctutormentor.org and complete our Volunteer Preference form to indicate your interest and availability to support Garrison Elementary School.

Don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions! Call 202-688-1261 or email info@dcTutorMentor.org.

In the meantime, we invite you to stay up-to-date on DCTMI programming and events by following our social media pages (@dcTutorMentor on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok), signing up for our newsletter, or keeping an eye on our website! We’re excited to get you started!