Welcome to the KCAPA Academics Overview.
Our dedicated academic departments play a pivotal role in shaping the academic experience at KCAPA. Each department is responsible for developing rigorous curricula, implementing robust assessments, fostering professional growth among our talented educators, and overseeing engaging and impactful student projects.
Explore the following sections to learn more about the unique contributions of each subject department at KCAPA. Additionally, you will find detailed information regarding the academic requirements for student promotion and graduation.
Honor Roll
The Kensington CAPA High School Honor Roll recognizes exceptional academic achievement with two distinct tiers: First Honors and Second Honors.
To achieve First Honors, students must demonstrate a consistently high level of academic performance, achieving all A’s with the exception of a single B, while maintaining exemplary behavior with no behavioral infractions.
Second Honors recognizes a high level of academic accomplishment, acknowledging students who have earned a combination of A’s and B’s, or exclusively B’s, across all their courses, while also demonstrating responsible and appropriate behavior with no behavioral infractions.
These distinctions serve to acknowledge and celebrate the dedication and hard work of our students who strive for academic excellence.
Credit Recovery
Students who have fallen behind in their academic progress, specifically those with 1-3 missing credits due to previously failed courses, are eligible for credit recovery programs. These programs offer valuable opportunities for students to earn the necessary credits to stay on track for on-time graduation.
Homework Policy
Homework is an important part of every student’s instructional program. Through homework, classroom instruction is reinforced, high expectations are supported, students are encouraged to be self-directed, and the relationship between the school and the home is strengthened. The completion of assignments is very important, not only in terms of its effect on a student’s grade, but also as a reflection of a student’s works habits and self-discipline. As such, it is the responsibility of a student to complete all assignments within the specified time allotted and in a manner that represents the student’s best effort. Additionally, it is a student’s responsibility to notify his/her teacher, as soon as possible, when he/she is unable to complete a required assignment and the reason(s) for not being able to do so.
Academic Support
Students encountering academic challenges are encouraged to proactively seek assistance. Early intervention is key to academic success. Students should promptly address any difficulties they experience in a particular subject by reaching out to their respective teachers, academic counselors, or school administrators. Students in need of assistance, may participate in any of the following programs:
After-School Enrichment Program
Credit Recovery (Saturday School, Summer School)
Response to Instruction and Intervention
Mentoring Program
College Access/Gear Up Center
Peer Tutoring
Parent Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences are valuable opportunities for parents/guardians to actively participate in their child’s education. These conferences foster open communication between parents/guardians, teachers, and students, creating a collaborative space to discuss student progress, academic goals, and areas for growth.
Scheduling a Conference
To schedule a parent-teacher conference, parents/guardians can:
Contact the School: Call the school office and request an appointment with the desired teacher.
Contact the Teacher Directly: Reach out to the teacher via email or phone to schedule a mutually convenient time for a conference.
Report Card Conferences
Report card conferences will be held as follows:
Term 2: January 30 and 31, 2025
Term 3: March 27 and 28, 2025
Term 4: Report Cards will be given to students on the last day of school
See the school calender for more detailed information.
Student Records
The school is required to collect and maintain certain information related to the health, education, and welfare of its students. This information is vital to the continuity of the school’s educational program. Federal and state laws provide safeguards to the privacy of such records and guarantee access to these records by parents or guardians and students. Parents/Guardians have the right to inspect and review the educational records of the student. A written request for such inspection is to be submitted to the counselor or in the main office. A parent or guardian who wishes to review the records of a student for whom he/she is responsible should contact the student’s counselor for an appointment or present a written request to the counselor for such an inspection. Such requests will be granted as soon as possible, but not later than 14 days from the date of the request. Students under eighteen (18) years of age must have written permission from their parent or guardian prior to viewing their educational records.