1. 1. Community AcademyPublic Charter SchoolPresented by:Dianne Clifton EDTC 650 S
2. 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. 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. 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. 5. Courses OfferedS Language Arts/ English S HistoryS Math S World Language (5 different Languages)S ScienceS MusicS Art
6. 6. CAPCS Online Academy www.k12.com/capcs
7. 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. 8. Highly QualifiedS Staff at CAPCS are highly qualifiedS EnergeticS Committed to the CAPCS online missionS Consistently updated with Professional Development
9. 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. 10. Sample Lesson1 st Grade Language Arts
11. 11. Interactive Activity
12. 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. 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. 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