Programs

THREE GREAT PROGRAMS. ONE AMAZING SCHOOL.
Tyler is a public elementary school on Capitol Hill that offers an array of unique educational programs to meet the needs of our diverse community. We serve over 300 students, ranging from Preschool (3-year olds) to 5th grade. Students are enrolled in either our thriving Arts Integration program; our innovative Spanish Immersion program; or our exceptional city-wide special education program.

In July 2009, Tyler became one of 13 DC Schools to receive funding for an Arts Integration model known as the “Catalyst Project.” In an Arts Integration themed school, the arts—movement, dance, visual arts, and music—are woven into instruction in all subjects. Among the goals of Arts Integration are increased student engagement, higher student achievement, and building a sense of community in the classroom as students encourage each other to take risks in artistic expression and communication.

Students in Tyler’s city-wide Special Education program, and in particular, its Autism program, are challenged to apply their skills in the classroom and to develop their full potential to succeed in an academic environment, and in daily life at home and in the community.

The Spanish Immersion program at Tyler Elementary School began in the fall of 2005 with our very first three-year-old class. The Spanish Immersion program will add a grade each year with the oldest rising class, and will enroll students into Preschool, Pre-K and K through 5th grade. Our program is a welcoming and caring environment that fosters a love of different languages and cultures. Immersion students develop flexibility in thinking through problem solving, conceptualizing, and reasoning in two languages.

No matter in which program a student is enrolled, Tyler Elementary strives to be a diverse learning community built on shared responsibility, mutual trust and respect. Together, we will ensure that every child experiences the joys of learning, self-discovery, success and acceptance. Together, we will provide educational opportunities for students, which enable them to reach their highest potential and empower them to achieve their hopes and dreams.