Capitol Hill SchoolAbout Us
Capitol Hill Elementary School
8401 SW 17th Ave
Portland, OR 97219
Capitol Hill Programs -- slide show (pdf)
Phone: 503-916-6303
Fax: 503-916-2616
E-mail: hreichel@pps.net
Grade levels: K-5
Principal: Pam Wilson
Middle school: Jackson Middle School
Capitol Hill celebrates a strong school community where the focus is on meeting the diverse needs of all children. The school community works together effectively to create a unique program where children have the opportunity to realize their potential in academics as well as the performing and visual arts. The strength of the school program builds on strong partnerships with parents and the community. Students’ specific academic needs are identified and met through effective assessment and instruction around critical benchmark standards. Rich experiences in the arts and the development of critical thinking skills help round out our comprehensive program.
Kindergarten
- We have established three full day kindergarten classes for the 2009/2010 School year (we will continue to offer an excellent ½ day Kindergarten program dovetailed within the full day option). This will provide the opportunity for all kindergarten students to participate in this excellent program. Portland Public Schools has created a strong focus of support for full day kindergarten curriculum that includes additional training and support for Kindergarten teachers.
- Kindergarten Slide Show
- Kindergarten Round-up School Visit: Is scheduled on February 23rd, 2012, 6:30-7:30 pm. Limited child care provided - register with the office. Please call for a tour.
Special Features
- Music and physical education programs for all grade levels.
- Art residencies that include musical productions, class and grade level visual art projects, and public speaking workshops.
- PTA sponsored activities include the annual carnival, silent auction, Scholastic Book Fair, Run for the Arts, First Thursday Art Show and Project Second Wind.
- The Multnomah Early Childhood Education Program (MECEP) provides a pre-school experience for students with learning disabilities and also includes non-disabled three and four year olds.
- Partnerships with Lewis & Clark College and OASIS (an intergenerational reading support program) that provide reading and general academic tutors.
- Wireless networking through the school building.
- A school computer laboratory, a portable computer laboratory with wireless internet connections and classroom computers provide students with technological support and safe, online academic assistance.
Faculty & Staff
- The experienced, child-centered faculty and staff focus on basic skills as well as higher thinking/enrichment skills that foster lifelong learning.
- Ongoing staff development activities provide training on instructional strategies to improve writing, TAG instruction, meet state benchmarks, literacy assessment.
Parent & Family Support
- Active parent groups include the PTA, and Site Council. Both groups meet monthly and are open to all.
- Parents tutor reading and math as well as assist with art, drama and other special interest activities.
- Parents and other community volunteers give an average of 500 volunteer hours each month.
- Families raise money for school programs by volunteering for PTA fund raising events including the science and technology decathlon; gift wrap, gift card and t-shirt sales; Run for the Arts; and our Annual Auction.
After-School Programs
- Our award-winning Community Learning Center (CLC) offers several music opportunities, a variety of visual art classes, dance, academics, science, Lego clubs, and sports activities including yoga, martial arts, and fitness.
- The Extended Day Academy ("ExAcademy") provides a safe and enriching alternative to standard child care programs and is available for students from 2:15-6:00pm on all regularly scheduled PPS school days.
