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Capitol Heights Elementary School is proud to be a Talented and Gifted (TAG) Center and an Excellence in Gifted and Talented Education (EGATE) School. Under the leadership of Mrs. Wendy Walton, our TAG Coordinator, we provide an enriching learning environment where gifted students are encouraged to think deeply, create boldly, and achieve their highest potential.
Our TAG Center serves students in Grades 2–5 who have been identified as Talented and Gifted and accepted into the program through the Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) TAG Lottery.
Students in our TAG program benefit from:
At CHES, we believe gifted learners thrive when they are challenged, supported, and inspired. Our TAG program nurtures curiosity, creativity, leadership, and a lifelong love of learning while preparing students to excel both inside and outside the classroom.
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At Capitol Heights Elementary School, we're proud to be a Dual Language STEM School where students learn, explore, and grow in two languages! Our Spanish Dual Language Program helps students develop strong bilingual skills while building confidence as critical thinkers and problem-solvers.
In Kindergarten and Grade 1, students learn Math and Science in Spanish, giving them a strong foundation in both academic content and language development.
Beginning in Grades 2–5, students in our Comprehensive Dual Language Program continue strengthening their Spanish language skills while engaging in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences across the curriculum.
Our program is designed to help students become bilingual, biliterate, and globally minded learners all while fostering a love of STEM, collaboration, and discovery.
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At Capitol Heights Elementary School, the arts are more than just a subject. They're part of how we learn every day! As an Arts Integration School, we believe creativity inspires curiosity, builds confidence, and helps students make meaningful connections across all areas of learning.
Under the leadership of Mrs. Andrea Rushing, our Arts Integration Lead, CHES teachers intentionally weave the arts into daily instruction, creating engaging and memorable learning experiences for every student.
Our students explore and express their learning through:
By integrating the creative arts with academic content, students strengthen critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills while discovering new ways to learn and shine.
At CHES, every child has the opportunity to create, imagine, and succeed!
At Capitol Heights Elementary School, we're proud to be a Maryland Green School, where students learn the importance of protecting our planet while becoming responsible environmental stewards. Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond the classroom through hands-on learning, schoolwide initiatives, and everyday practices that help create a healthier future for all.
The Maryland Green Schools Program, sponsored by the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE), is one of the nation's most respected environmental certification programs. Schools earn this distinction by demonstrating excellence in environmental education, sustainability, and community engagement across eight rigorous areas of achievement.
At CHES, students have opportunities to:
We are proud to foster a culture of environmental awareness where every student is empowered to care for our school, our community, and our planet...one green choice at a time!
