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Capitol Hill Day School

210 South Carolina Avenue Se, Washington, DC, 20003-0200 -

School Notes Overview:

Capitol Hill Day School is an independent, coeducational school for students in prekindergarten through eighth grade. Its primary mission is to provide an education that engages students in the process of learning, with the aim of helping them become thoughtful, caring young people. Together, its academic day program and auxiliary programs in the late afternoon and summer reflect the school's commitment to create a community of students from varying backgrounds in which individual differences are respected and valued. From its inception, the School has been committed to using the rich and varied resources of the greater Washington area. An extensive program of trips and guest speakers, all related to class study, provides an experienctial approach to learning and helps students understand that learning is a process not limited to a classroom setting or a particular time of life. The school believes that students are engaged by the teachers' own enthusiasm for learning. Thus, within broad parameters, teachers are expected to invent, interpret, and shape curriculum, responding sensitively to children's needs, interests, and backgrounds. Teachers work together to integrate the curriculum, relating themes and concepts between subjects and over the years. Respect is given for varying styles of teaching and learning, and different groupings occur within classrooms as appropriate to pedagogical goals....

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School Overview:

	Capitol Hill Day School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Learning Differences Supported	Yes; full-time School Counselor
Year Founded	1968
County	District of Columbia County, DC
Student Body
Total Students	209 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(DC) School Avg.
% Students of Color	27%	69%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 27 students
	Kind - 25 students
	Grade 1 - 25 students
	Grade 2 - 19 students
	Grade 3 - 19 students
	Grade 4 - 19 students
	Grade 5 - 18 students
	Grade 6 - 16 students
	Grade 7 - 19 students
	Grade 8 - 22 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	39 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	50%
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(DC) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:5	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	172 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Jan. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost	$23,000
Tuition Notes	Prek K = $23,000 Grades 1-8 $24,000
% on Financial Aid	20%
Acceptance Rate	40%
Head of School	Michael Eanes
Admissions Director	Priscilla A. Lund

School Notes:

Capitol Hill Day School is an independent, coeducational school for students in prekindergarten through eighth grade. Its primary mission is to provide an education that engages students in the process of learning, with the aim of helping them become thoughtful, caring young people. Together, its academic day program and auxiliary programs in the late afternoon and summer reflect the school's commitment to create a community of students from varying backgrounds in which individual differences are respected and valued. The school believes that students are engaged by the teachers' own enthusiasm for learning. Thus, within broad parameters, teachers are expected to invent, interpret, and shape curriculum, responding sensitively to children's needs, interests, and backgrounds. Teachers work together to integrate the curriculum, relating themes and concepts between subjects and over the years. Respect is given for varying styles of teaching and learning, and different groupings occur within classrooms as appropriate to pedagogical goals.
Profile last updated: 08/03/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (20003)	School Zip (20003)	(DC) State Average
Population (Approximate)	23,122 people	572,059 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	51%	50%
Population Average Age	35 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.0 persons	2.1 persons
Median Household Income	$50,663	$47,150
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.4 rooms	4.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	70 years old	61 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	45% / 55%	44% / 56%