Kent Amos, CAPCS' Founder

Kent B. Amos
CEO/Founder

Welcome to the Community Academy Public Charter School (CAPCS) website. I invite you to explore our site and learn more about the mission, values and vision that inspire our activities and fuel our success. What began nearly a decade and a half ago as a nationwide network of Kids Houses that provided safe, caring and structured after-school environments has grown into a premier charter school with multiple campuses encompassing Pre-school through 8th grade. Another "campus" is CAPCS Online, a virtual learning community where children who otherwise might not be able to attend a regular "bricks and mortar" school have access to the same quality educational experience right at home.

Founded in 1998, Community Academy is a response to the pressing need for a high-quality educational option for urban students. CAPCS students engage in mind-expanding academic experiences, a stimulating after-school program, and a school family that views parents as partners. At CAPCS we are proud to provide opportunities to students in an educational environment that feels "small and connected," much like a nurturing village.

This environment is supported by an excellent group of teachers and staff members who daily contribute to a learning environment that maximizes student success. In turn, we expect academic and personal excellence from all students as well as their families. Our extensive testing and assessment program helps students produce positive outcomes on the annual standardized test. We also measure achievement in multiple ways to give a more rounded picture. As part of our community focus, students engage in community service through a structured service learning program that matches their interests with appropriate community partners and opportunities to serve.

CAPCS is deeply dedicated to the vision of providing a world-class education rooted in an ethical culture. We believe that values such as commitment, caring, kindness, courtesy, responsibility and perseverance will make our children happy and contributing members of society regardless of their socioeconomic background. I invite you to visit our campuses or call for more information. I hope you will feel as I do that CAPCS is an institution that can expand and enrich the lives of our children and our community.

Sincerely,
Kent Amos