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Capital City PCS - Lower School

Open Since 2000 Grades PK3–4
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Capital City PCS is recognized as a national model for innovation and excellence. Founded in 2000, Capital City offers a rigorous, engaging program through the EL Education model to students in grades PK-12. Students participate in learning expeditions: long-term, in-depth investigations of compelling topics with authentic research, fieldwork, and service, resulting in high-quality products. A whole child approach incorporates a dynamic social curriculum, creative arts integration, and fitness/wellness programs. Capital City has an inclusive, diverse environment, including low student-teacher ratios and instruction tailored to individualized learning. A robust array of after-school activities includes competitive sports and arts programs. The entire school is located in a renovated facility with a full gym, library, garden, athletic fields, Makerspace, and theater.

100 Peabody Street NW, Washington DC, 20011

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(202) 808-9800
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School Contacts

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Michelle Johnson

Principal
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Karen Dresden

Head of School/Parent Complaint Coordinator
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Emily Rodegast

Chief Operating Officer
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Kristi Loyd

McKinney-Vento Homeless Coordinator
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Wanda Gregory

Special Education Director
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Emily Rodegast

Title IX Coordinator
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Nikita Tolani

Board Chair
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Quameice Harris

Vice Chair
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School Performance SY 2018-19

Tier Ranking

Tier 2

PMF Score

56.7%
8.4
from previous school year

Student Achievement

The School Quality Report measures various aspects of a school’s academic program, including student achievement in English language arts (ELA) and Math on the statewide assessment, PARCC. The percent is the number of students scoring College and Career Ready.

PARCC 4+ ELA

15.2%

PARCC 4+ Math

28.3%

Student Progress

The School Quality Report also measures student growth in ELA and Math on the PARCC assessment for one or two school years.

Growth on the state assessment in ELA

51.8%

Growth on the state assessment in Math

43.0%

School Environment

The School Quality Report also assesses the school environment using attendance, re-enrollment, retention or discipline rates. These indicators are predictors of future student achievement.

In Seat Attendance

93.6%

Re-Enrollment

89.9%

Full Performance Reports

2019 School Quality Report (PMF)

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Qualitative Site Review

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Student Makeup (SY 2018-19)

Total Student Enrollment

327

At-Risk Percentage

33%

Special Education Percentage

13%

Student Reports

SY 2021-22 Annual Reports

Financial Information (Based on all the campuses in the School’s Network)

Net Assets

$16,922,731

Total Revenue

$23,763,869

Total Net Income

$2,905,401

PCS Expense By Category

Our Financial Analysis Report breaks down public charter school expenditures into four categories – Occupancy, Personnel, Student Support, and General Expenses - and compares them to the sector median.

Personnel

66%

Occupancy

13%

General Expenses

7%

Student Support

8%

Financial Reports

FY19 Financial Analysis Report

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FY2021 Budget

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990

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FY20 Financial Statement

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Administration and Operations

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SY 2022-23 Board Meetings Calendar

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SY 2022-23 Student/Family Policies

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SY 2022-23 Employee Policies

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SY 2023-24 Enrollment Forms

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q1

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q2

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q3

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q4 (Part I)

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q4 (Part II)

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