DC Public Charter Schools

Potomac Lighthouse Charter School

The Potomac Lighthouse Public Charter School opened in September 2005, serving 208 students in grades pre-k through 3 in its first year of operation, with plans to add a grade each year through grade 12. Students at the Potomac Lighthouse Public Charter School will acquire the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to become responsible citizens and effective workers, through a curriculum that infuses fine and performing arts into a rigorous core of content. The program design includes: resident artist(s) collaborating with teachers and working with students to provide numerous opportunities for them to demonstrate what they know and are able to do in terms of mastering specific standards; classroom instruction including a mix of whole-class, small group, and individual work. The school will feature smaller class sizes thus allowing teachers, students, administrators, and families opportunities to get to know one another. Potomac Lighthouse was chartered by the D.C. Public Charter School Board in 2005.
  1. Contact: Cheryll (Akenke) James, Principal
  2. Email: cjames@lighthouse-academies.org
  3. Website: http://www.lighthouse-academies.org/potomac.htm
  4. Direct Link for job application:
    http://www.lighthouse-academies.org/careers.htm
  5. Telephone Number: (202) 526-6003
  6. Fax Number: (202) 526-6005
  7. Location: 1600 Taylor St, NE Washington, DC 20018
  8. Grades Served: PK - 5
  9. 2007 - 2008 Enrollment: 194
  10. School Year: August 27, 2007 - June 20, 2008
  11. School Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm