1. Community AcademyPublic Charter SchoolPresented by:Dianne
Clifton EDTC 650 S
2. CAPCS Ignite Your Childs Mindwww.capcs.orgMission:To create
a caring learningcommunity where studentsacquire the knowledge,
skills,and habits of mind to thinkcritically; to read, write,
andlisten effectively; to reasonmathematically; to
inquirescientifically; and to developthe social competence
thatensures meeting thequalifications for acceptanceto a
competitive high school.
3. The VisionS Providing children with the knowledge, skills,
and attitudes to achieveand to develop their own Hopes, Dreams, and
Opportunities rooted inExpectations of ExcellenceS As a parent
looking at this vision. I would feel that this school isdedicated
to providing the foundational necessities needed for mychild to
live out their hopes and dreams. That they set highexpectations in
order for my child to have big dreams and to fulfillthose
dreams.
4. CAPCS Online How it Works!S For K-8 Students who live in
Washington, D.C.S Tuition is freeS Students receive loaner
computers/PrintersS Students receive Internet StipendsS There are
some F2F meetingsS Material delivered to the home ( Books, CDs
etc.)
5. Courses OfferedS Language Arts/ English S HistoryS Math S
World Language (5 different Languages)S ScienceS MusicS Art
6. CAPCS Online Academy www.k12.com/capcs
7. The OnlineAcademy Has partnered with K-12virtual schools
Average class size is 52 Demographics African-America
(non-Hispanic) Caucasian (non-Hispanic) Hispanic Asian/Pacific
Other
8. Highly QualifiedS Staff at CAPCS are highly qualifiedS
EnergeticS Committed to the CAPCS online missionS Consistently
updated with Professional Development
9. CAPCS Parent TestimonialsS "I love CAPCS Online for many S
"I have really enjoyed myreasons! Our teachers are so CAPCS Online
experience! Ihelpful and supportive. Theylike that we can be
flexible withreally understand that everyour schedule when need
be.child is unique. I am so thankful The K curriculum is
wonderful,that my family has had theespecially the fact that there
isopportunity to do cyber constant reinforcement of mainschooling
at home. It has beenpoints throughout each lesson. Isuch a blessing
for us!" -can see both of my childrenCAPCS parentgrowing and
actually enjoyinglearning." -CAPCS parent
10. Sample Lesson1 st Grade Language Arts
11. Interactive Activity
12. BenefitsS Synchronous Online Classes S Field TripsS Some
F2F class optionS Interactive ActivitiesS Technical SupportS Good
for home schoolingS Special Education servicesavailable CAPCS
Online Academy is what you make it!
13. In ConclusionS CAPCS Online Academy has opened up my eyes.
I feelthat after exploring their online academy site and theirCAPCS
homepage, that this school would be a goodoption for a K-12 online
learning experience. CAPCSgoes by the highly accredited K-12
Advanced Ed CertifiedCurriculum. ( www.k12.com)
14. Works CitedS Community Academy Public Charter School Annual
Report.http://www.capcs.org/_pdf/Dorothy_I_Height_CAPCS_Annual_Report.pdf
, RetrievedOctober 12, 2011S www.capcs.orgS www.k12.com/capcsS
Parent Reviews:
http://www.publicschoolreview.com/online-schools/DC