General Information

 

 

Capitol Hill Elementary School

8401 SW 17th Ave

Portland, OR 97219

Phone:  503-916-6303
Fax:       503-916-2616
E-mail: mlight@pps.net
 

Office hours:        7:00am - 3:00pm

Grade levels:       K-5

Principal:              Febe Armendariz
 

Middle school:    Jackson Middle School 

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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

• Portland Public Schools has created a strong focus of support for full day kindergarten curriculum that includes additional training and support for kindergarten teachers.

Special Features

• Art, music & physical education programs for all grade levels.
• PTA sponsored activities include a book exchange, Big Boo, Family Fun Nights, Auction and Scholastic Book Fair.
• Partnerships with Reading Results (an intergenerational reading support program) that provide reading and general academic tutors.
• Wireless networking through the school building.
• Classroom computers that 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 and equity.

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.
• Families raise money for school programs by participating in PTA fundraising events such as t-shirt sales, Holiday Greenery Sale,  Bite for Bucks and our Annual Auction.

After-School Programs

• Champions