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Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter School
Community Academy of Philadelphia, Charter School spans grades K-12 in the Juniata Park section of the city. The non-profit corporation has a daycare
for the children of students and staff in need of daycare. CAP has a total teaching faculty of 100+ representing a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. 81% of
CAP teachers have masters degrees or higher. 58% of CAP teachers have multiple certifications.
Founded in 1980 by Mr. Joseph Proietta, we are proud to be in our 44th year of dedication to our city's future and our 17th full year in our
state-of-the-art, 118,000+ sq. ft. facility on a 6.5-acre campus, located at 1100 E. Erie Ave (between “J” and “K” streets). In 1997, a dedicat... Read more
for the children of students and staff in need of daycare. CAP has a total teaching faculty of 100+ representing a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. 81% of
CAP teachers have masters degrees or higher. 58% of CAP teachers have multiple certifications.
Founded in 1980 by Mr. Joseph Proietta, we are proud to be in our 44th year of dedication to our city's future and our 17th full year in our
state-of-the-art, 118,000+ sq. ft. facility on a 6.5-acre campus, located at 1100 E. Erie Ave (between “J” and “K” streets). In 1997, a dedicat... Read more
Purpose
Every aspect of Community Academy of Philadelphia (CAP) is dedicated to providing a quality education while keeping in mind the special needs of our
students. CAP seeks to empower the diverse young people of Philadelphia through a productive and satisfying school program. In the words of CAP’s
CEO, Dr. Alberta P. O’Brien, “For over four decades, CAP has established itself as a place where students receive a full-range of support so t... Read more
students. CAP seeks to empower the diverse young people of Philadelphia through a productive and satisfying school program. In the words of CAP’s
CEO, Dr. Alberta P. O’Brien, “For over four decades, CAP has established itself as a place where students receive a full-range of support so t... Read more
Vision
To engender a sense of accountability in which students assume responsibility for their own actions.
To promote a safe, calm and disciplined environment in which students can come to discover and develop their talents.
To recognize that education is a process that allows students to integrate knowledge with life experiences.... Read more
To promote a safe, calm and disciplined environment in which students can come to discover and develop their talents.
To recognize that education is a process that allows students to integrate knowledge with life experiences.... Read more
Mission
Our mission is to effectively serve urban youth in search of a positive school experience in a supportive environment. CAP is dedicated to the whole child
and believes that education is not just acquiring facts and skills but having the emotional and stable capacity to apply them in the real world. CAP is
dedicated to offering a quality education while also responding to the non-academic student issues that can have a significant impact on ac... Read more
and believes that education is not just acquiring facts and skills but having the emotional and stable capacity to apply them in the real world. CAP is
dedicated to offering a quality education while also responding to the non-academic student issues that can have a significant impact on ac... Read more
Additional Culture Details
CAP was among the very first charter schools in the city and the state, leading at the forefront of the charter school movement. Our school has thrived
due to innovative practices interwoven with our strong foundational core mission.
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due to innovative practices interwoven with our strong foundational core mission.
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Values
- Respect
- Treating all CAP employees with dignity, regardless of differences in background, position, or perspective. We believe that respect in the workplace fosters a positive environment, enhancing teamwork and collaboration. Respect cultivates trust between teachers, support staff and administration, leading to increased morale and productivity. Respectful interactions promote inclusivity, reduce conflicts, and empower individuals to express ideas freely, contributing to a more dynamic and successful work culture.
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