About

Why Capital City?

The Independent Study Program provides an alternative educational environment that empowers students and their families to achieve academic and social goals that have been inhibited in the traditional classroom setting.

Based upon the academic requirements of the District-adopted curriculum, Capital City offers the opportunity for students to achieve their graduation goal and provides the foundation for success in pursuing further education or a career.

The programs that are offered by Capital City School are geared for those students with:

The Independent Study Program provides an alternative educational environment that empowers students and their families to achieve academic and social goals that have been inhibited in the traditional classroom setting.

Based upon the academic requirements of the District-adopted curriculum, Capital City offers the opportunity for students to achieve their graduation goal and provides the foundation for success in pursuing further education or a career.

The programs that are offered by Capital City School are geared for those students with:

• the requisite skills to work independently.
• the desire to seek academic advancement including dual enrollment in college courses.
• traveling schedules, such as athletes and actors.
• emotional, physical or health-related issues.
• responsibilities to work during school hours.
• religious commitments, practices and beliefs that have created an antagonistic academic environment.

Our campus provides a safe environment to those students that may have been the target of bullying and physical threatening in other school settings. We encourage an environment that empowers the student through labs, small group support, interactive classrooms, independent curriculum and individual personal and social development.

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Sacramento’s Academic Innovator

Capital City School utilizes alternative teaching strategies including in-person learning centers, 1-1 meetings and individual learning plans. Our students have individualized educational goals designed to meet the requirements of the district while creating an environment that promotes success. Thus, it is our mission is to guide and help them in accomplishing those goals.

Implementing in-person once a week, learning centers, individual learning plans and hands-on academic programs encompassing all grade levels aims to prepare students in critical thinking and problem-solving. 

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Student Life

Capital City School believes that all students can learn. We provide a positive experience that meets individualized student needs and satisfies the SCUSD graduation requirements.

A counselor and a social worker are available, providing a support network to students and their families by providing academic and classroom guidance, individualized problem solving and goal setting for students and peer counseling.  Our counselor and social worker are integral to the success of our students and their families and are equipped to facilitate in coping strategies, the development of social skills, conflict resolution and areas related to substance and physical abuse.

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The Whole Child

Whole Child means every student:

• Learns in an environment that is physically and emotionally safe for children and adults
• Learns about and practices healthy living
• Is actively engaged in learning and connected to school and the community

And is challenged academically and prepared for success in college and careers.

SCUSD is committed to giving every student the knowledge, habits and skills that can only come from a rigorous, relevant and well-rounded education.

Through this commitment, we are preparing students to choose a path that is right for them:

• Apprenticeship in a Trade
• Vocational School
• Community College
• 4 Year University