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Potomac Lighthouse Public Charter School

At Lighthouse Academies, we prepare our scholars through rigorous programs that provide them with a foundation that will allow them to succeed in and graduate from college. Our unique arts-infused curriculum, emphasis on social development and integration of diverse cultural opportunities augments learning and broadens horizons.

About

Quick Facts

Number of Scholars: 402
Grades: Pre-School - 7
Date Opened:
Principal: Ramon Richardson

Features

  • One of DC's Top Performing Schools based on DC-CAS results
  • Rigorous arts-infused college prep program
  • Saturday SHINE Academy

Annual Events

  • Family Literacy Night
  • Math Night
  • Scholastic Book Fair
  • Spelling Bee
  • Art Exhibit

Extracurricular Activities

  • Cheerleading
  • Partnership with Turkey Thicket Recreation Center for after-school sports programs

Partnerships

  • Teach For America
  • American University Freshman Volunteers
  • District of Columbia Arts Collaborative

Announcements

Children's Hospital Dental Van Visit - Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Potomac Lighthouse PCS will be hosting the Children's Hospital Dental Van on Tuesday, June 4, 2013.  It is a great opportunity for our families to ensure that their PLPCS scholars get their semi-annual dental check up free of charge.  If you are interested in having your scholar seen by this free service, please be sure to complete all forms that have been sent home with your scholar.  Forms are due no later than Thursday, May 30, 2013.

School Lunch Program

Potomac Lighthouse PCS proudly participates in the National School Lunch Program!  As a participant in this program, PLPCS follows USDA-compliant Non-Discrimination policies.  Click here to view that policy.  

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Potomac Lighthouse Public Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.  To read more about this policy, please click here.

Calendar

May 2013

  • May 27 - No School

June 2013

  • June 4 - Children's Hospital Dental Van Visit
  • June 18 - Parent-Teacher Conf. (12:00 P.M. Dismissal)
  • June 19 - Last Day of School (12:00 P.M. Dismissal)
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School Leaders

Principal

Ramon Richardson

Ramon Richardson
Mr. Richardson graduated from the University of California, at Los Angeles, in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts in History. Upon graduating from UCLA, he committed five years to teaching elementary students in the Compton Unified School District, at Ralph J. Bunche Elementary School, as a member of Teach For America. After teaching for five years in Compton, Mr. Richardson attended Howard University School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate. After graduating with his J.D., he practiced law as commercial litigator at Drinker Biddle & Reath. While working at Drinker, he also sat on Potomac Lighthouse’s Board of Directors, as a member of the board and as the Education subcommittee chairperson. Ultimately, Mr. Richardson left the legal field when he realized that as a commercial litigator he did not have an impact in the efforts to close the achievement gap for urban kids and our scholars at Potomac Lighthouse.
Director of Instruction, Lower Academy

Jacey Natanzon

While studying in Boston attending Northeastern University, Mrs. Natanzon worked in many facets of education. She then went on to get her Master’s in Education and Creative Arts in Learning from Lesley University. After her seven years working in education and studying in Boston, she then relocated to Washington, D.C. and became a founding 2nd/3rd grade looping teacher at Potomac Lighthouse Public Charter School. Her students won highest in the network in Literacy before Mrs. Natanzon was asked to be the Teacher Leader Fellow, and then the Director of Instruction. While Director of Instruction, two of her teachers won highest in the network and the school received the Founder’s Trophy. This will be her 7th year at PLPCS working with some of the most amazing scholars!
Director of Support Services

Phil Bailey

Before his arrival at PLPCS, Mr. Bailey served three years as an attorney within the Bureau of Competition at the Federal Trade Commission in Washington, DC. His educational background includes a 2008 Juris Doctor degree from Howard University School of Law and a 2005 Bachelors of Science degree in Marketing from Delaware State University. Outside of PLPCS, Mr. Bailey continually works to effectuate change among the youth in his community through his coaching position with the Silver Spring Saints youth football organization.

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Become a Lighthouse Academy Student

Discover, achieve and prepare for success in college and beyond. We will prepare your student academically, socially and culturally to succeed in and graduate from college.  We will develop your student’s critical decision-making skills to prepare him/her for success in life.  Lighthouse Academies offers small schools, small class sizes, longer school year, and longer school day so we can provide students with a high quality education. Don’t wait – apply now to transform your child’s future!

Join Our Team

Are you fearless, driven and forward-thinking? We need people who want to teach, lead and transform the lives of our students. We need people who share our passion for creativity and innovation. We are committed to developing the capacity of our staff with 20 professional days each year, individual coaching and collaboration. Join us in transforming children’s futures.

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Potomac Lighthouse Public Charter School

4401 8th Street NE Washington DC 20017 USA

38.9425926 -76.9945831
Tel: 202-526-6003
Fax: 202-526-6005

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