Capital College Preparatory Academy 2012 Elections

Oct 18, 2012 Yesterday our scholars who were running for office gave speeches to their classmates, followed by a question and answer time. Today each scholar was give the opportunity to vote for their favorite candidate. An electronic ballet system was used on ipads to simulate a voting booth.

Dress To Impress and Scholar Dance

Oct 16, 2012 On October 12, we had our first dance of the year along with a "Dress To Impress" day. Scholars enjoyed a day in which they did not have to be in uniform and were able to spend time with their friends after school at a PTA-sponsored dance.

September Scholar Acknowledgment Celebration

Oct 16, 2012 This was a celebration for Scholars who followed our school wide behavior expectations for the month of September. Scholars were able to choose from four different stations to participate in as a reward. Way to go Scholars!

7th Grade Weather Unit and Mr. Joe Crain

Oct 16, 2012 Our 7th grade STEM classes began a unit on weather last month. We invited Mr. Joe Crain from News Channel 20 to join us for a school wide assembly. He did a wonderful job and it was an exciting way for our scholars to kick off their weather unit.

Engineering Saturday Academy

Oct 1, 2012 Engineers from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) volunteered to provide scholars of the Capital College Preparatory Academy with a series of hands-on challenges designed to promote critical and innovative thinking.

Engineering Saturday Academy

Feb 19, 2012 Engineers from the Illinois Department of Transportation returned to the Capital College Preparatory Academy on February 18, 2012 to facilitate an Engineering Saturday Academy. In the morning, the engineers led sixth grade scholars through a series of engineering challenges.

STEM Saturday Academy

Nov 19, 2011 On Saturday, November 19, scholars at the Capital College Preparatory Academy participated in a "Science Lab Heroes" STEM show. The presentation, made possible by NASA’s and The National Space Grant Foundation’s Summer of Innovation Program, featured science expert, Patrick Cobb and employed...

Fall Engineering Saturday Academy

Oct 2, 2011 Engineers from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) volunteered to provide scholars of the Capital College Preparatory Academy with a series of hands-on challenges designed to promote critical and innovative thinking.