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Capital City PCS - Lower School

Open Since 2000 Grades PK3–4
Capital City Public Charter School enables a diverse group of students to meet high expectations, develop creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, achieve a deep understanding of complex subjects, acquire a love of learning, along with a strong sense of community and character. We will graduate young adults who are self-directed, intellectually engaged and possess a commitment to personal and civic responsibility.

100 Peabody Street NW

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Michelle Pugh

Principal
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Laina Cox

Head of School/Parent Complaint Coordinator
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Emily Rodegast

Chief Operating Officer/Title IX Coordinator
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Kristi Loyd

McKinney-Vento Homeless Coordinator
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Wanda Gregory

Special Education Director
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Hiram E. Puig-Lugo

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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Student Makeup (SY 2018-19)

Total Student Enrollment

327

At-Risk Percentage

33%

Special Education Percentage

13%

School's Annual Reports

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Financial Information

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Administration and Operations

Student Enrollment Forms 2025-2026(5DQCA)(CapitaCityPCS)_0.pdf
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SY 2025-26 Student Enrollment Forms

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Charter Board Calendars_90.pdf
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Charter Board Calendars 2023-2025

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Board Meeting Minutes_19.pdf
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Charter School Board of Trustee Meeting Minutes 2022-2025

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Employee Policies_19.pdf
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Charter School Employee Policies 2023-2025

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SY 2024-25 School Calendar

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SY 2024-25 Student/Family Policies

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SY 2023-24 Enrollment Forms

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SY 2023-24 School Calendar

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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 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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