The Capitol West Academy Philosophy

To treat everyone the same is to treat them unequally. We are making a plea for the understanding of diversity, for flexibility in education and parenting so that every child can find success in his or her own way. - Dr. Mel Levine, Founder, All Kinds of Minds

Achievement
Students Succeed No Matter How They Learn

• Teachers work with children and parents to understand each child’s individual learning strengths and weaknesses
• Teaching strategies are interactive, experiential and relevant to individual needs
• Matching the curriculum with individual needs boosts student performance
• Rigorous academic curriculum is aligned with state standards
• Student progress is measured through the use of portfolios and traditional assessments
• Teachers remain with students for two consecutive years
  

Partnership
Strong Parnership Between Family and School Assures Student Achievement

• Family members and Capitol West Academy join together to create and increase student success
• Opportunities for family involvement:
  - Attend frequent Parent-Teacher conferences
  - Volunteer in the classroom
  - Join a committee
  - Attend school events
  - Become a Board Member
  

Success
“Passport to Success” System Fosters a Positive School Environment

• A structured, positive classroom environment:
  - Encourages students’ academic and social success
  - Teaches positive social skills
  - Reduces disruptive behavior
• Teachers reward and reinforce academic and social achievement through a positive, proactive, school-wide approach to discipline
• Daily progress sheets go back and forth between school and home to establish strong communication and:
  - To celebrate achievements
  - To set goals for success and improvement

Children Working to Achieve
The CWA Code of Conduct

CWA students respect everyone's opportunity to learn by:

• Making responsible decisions
• Staying on task
• Following directions
• Using self control
• Achieving your personal best