Letter from the Upper School Academy Leader

Thank you so much for your interest in the Butler Global School campus of Dorothy I. Height Community Academy Public Charter School. We offer a comprehensive curriculum for students in preschool through fifth grade, and we pride ourselves on providing a multicultural “Global Learning” experience for all of our 260 students (from over 20 different countries).

The CAPCS motto is “Expectations of Excellence” and we work hard to demonstrate excellence in everything we do. Our number one goal is to continue raising student achievement across the board, while providing our students with the tools that they will need in order to be accepted into one of Washington DC’s most competitive high schools.

Along with our strong focus on academics, we also believe in developing the whole child. CAPCS BGS places a heavy emphasis on the Responsive Classroom approach and Positive Behavioral Interventions in order to teach the social curriculum as well. Every morning we remind our students of the three school expectations:

1. Always do your best.
2. Always respect yourself, others, and the environment.
3. Always exhibit pride, honor, and scholarship.

At CAPCS Butler Global School we strongly encourage parents to get involved in their child’s education. Each month we provide numerous ways for parents to have a positive impact on the school/classroom environment (Reading Partners Tutoring, Family Literacy Nights, Field Trips …). Please don’t hesitate to stop by and visit our school; we are very proud of the excellent learning community that we have created in the heart of Downtown DC, and we would love for you to join us!

Letter from the Lower School Academy Leader

Welcome to the Odessa and Wilson Butler Lower School where young children develop positive attitudes toward learning and lay the foundation for academic and social success.  We believe not only that every child can learn but that every child is capable of excellence. 

Children thrive in a structured, supportive environment where teachers are committed to bringing out the best in each child.  Engaging children in a wide variety of age-appropriate activities helps them to develop basic skills and to master concepts.  Children learn cooperation and tolerance working together, while guided exploration and discovery promotes curiosity and problem-solving.  They experience the satisfaction of accomplishment which builds confidence. The global focus of our campus means that children are exposed to different countries and cultures through songs, games, art and hands-on activities.  This promotes tolerance and an appreciation for others. 

Our teachers are carefully selected and regularly participate in professional development that allows them to incorporate best practices in their teaching and enables them to address the specific needs of their students.

Our parents are expected to participate in the life of our school and they do so enthusiastically.  Together we create a family atmosphere where children feel safe and supported. 

We are proud of what we have created at the Butler Global campus and we invite you to stop by and visit us.