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Capital Innovations Academy

Capital Innovations Academy is a WASC accredited, non-sectarian private school for 6th-12th graders. We offer small classes, a unique arts & sciences major program, and a curriculum that is sculpted to the needs, interests, and abilities of each student. Contact us today to find out how you and your family can become a part of the CI Community!

How Do We Prepare Our Students for the Real World?

Individualized Instruction:  Having smaller classes allows us to know each student as a person with unique interests and needs. This is why our model of education works so well for students who are ahead of the curve, struggling, or moving at grade level. We meet each student where he or she is, regardless of age and have served students as young as 9 years old in the 6th grade. We formulate a learning plan for each student, specifically customized to the student’s needs based on the input of the student, parents, and teachers.

Arts-Based Learning:  Students not only participate in arts based classes such as theater, painting, music, etc., but the concept of learning through the arts is infused into every core class. Part of the CI philosophy is that students learn better in all subjects when art is an integral part of learning. Practice in artistic thinking helps students to develop better and more innovative ways of expressing ideas as well as opens their minds to possibilities they might not otherwise consider. Furthermore, CI students seem to have more fun when art is part of the learning process, and it logically follows that students who enjoy their classes will inherently retain more.

Technology:  Our students use technology in our school on a daily basis.  Learning to navigate the vast amount of knowledge on the Internet in order to ascertain useful and valid information is key for any child growing up in today’s world of technology.  Teachers also use online resources to supplement curriculum in all of the core classes, finding videos, teaching modules, and activities that enrich their students' learning experience.

Global Thinking: Our students participate in community service as a part of their graduation requirements as well as engage in regular discussions and debates in class about world-wide current events. By giving students an opportunity to form opinions about what is happening in our world, CI Academy prepares students to become adults who will seek knowledge about world issues and then have the persistence and compassion to get involved in positive change.

Whole Person Development: In addition to academics, we feel it is important that we help children to develop their whole-selves while they attend CI Academy. Great emphasis is placed on communication skills, emotional development, life and occupational skills (such as resume writing, mock interviews, internships, volunteer work, etc.), community service, and critical thinking.

Our Mission Statement

At CI Academy, we value new perspectives and constant self-assessment, as a school and as individuals within that school. As the world evolves, educators must continually reinvent ways of educating and incorporate new curriculum in order to best prepare students to succeed in our rapidly changing society.

Our philosophy is that students are most successful and work toward becoming their finest selves when information is delivered to them in a way that they can understand and enjoy the learning process. We value each student as an individual with unique abilities, desires, and learning styles. It is our mission to provide personalized meaningful and challenging instruction that applies to each student and serves his/her lifelong goals. Arts are an essential piece in our learning philosophy and we find that our students experience greater success in all subjects when they are allowed to ingest material and/or prove understanding of subjects via artistic expression.

A complete CI education includes emotional development, communication skills courses, discussions about social consciousness, as well as training in the fine & performing arts and technology. We place great value on maintaining a safe family-feel environment where students learn to be active participants in the betterment of the community.

Our Expected Student Learner Outcomes

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Testimonials

My child was falling behind in class, was overwhelmed by homework and distracted by too many other students in her classes. She rarely contributed in the classroom and was labeled as “shy and awkward”. We always tell her ADHD means “Always, Delightful, Happy and Determined,” but with her ADHD in the public school environment, she was Always Dismayed, unHappy, and Discouraged. Mrs. B. and CIA has made a huge difference. She is working at grade level, made the honor roll, is enthusiastic about school and doesn’t dread the weekends and vacation periods ending…she actually looks forward to going back to school! She participates in class and her self-confidence has grown. Mrs. B. encouraged her to try out for a role in the school play this year and may “shy awkward” kid is blossoming. I have never seen an administrator so committed to student personal growth and student individual success.

Current Parent

I never thought I would be able to accomplish such great things, and without your support and the support of the other CI teachers I wouldn’t be nearly as successful. I am so grateful for all the help you always provide for me. -CI 12th grader [currently enrolled in third college class concurrently with finishing high school]

12th grade Student

My daughter got into four universities including St. Mary’s. We are very proud of her! I give credit to CI Academy for the educational leaps she made in comprehension and creativity. Her time there was worth every penny.

Theresa S. (Alumni Parent)

For the first time ever, our son has told friends and family that he loves his school. This is huge! I needed to step away and collect myself when he said that… We are incredibly happy with our decision to join the CI community.

Adam N. (Parent)

The classes are small so they can cater to the individual student and their unique learning style. this makes them much more effective teacher than a teacher who has to teach one way to a class of 20 or 30 students because there is no time or space to deal with individualized instruction.

Current Parent

My son’s grades dropped greatly as his class size grew in public schools. He struggled with his attention and focus…I can finally say ” I am a proud parent of an honor roll student.”  My son finally likes school again!

Alumni Parent

Your patience and truly caring for our children like they are your own is such a gift and blessing to them, the school and to us as parents. THANK YOU!

Alumni Parent

No one judges each other. We all hang out together. It’s not about what grade you are in; it’s about friendship.

9th grade Student

My 2 children graduated from this school, and I couldn’t have found a better match for them. Each student receives tons of individualized attention and the curriculum is customized to each student. And the teachers were wonderful about keeping me in the loop about what’s working and what’s not, not just with my not-academically oriented son, but my straight A daughter.

Betty A. (Alumni Parent)

The school’s small student teacher ratio (8:1), amazing teachers, and rigorous curriculum is why my daughter attends.  Teachers do not assign busy work and any homework is an extension of in class learning.  Highly recommended.

Kim B. (Alumni Parent)

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