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Welcome to Capistrano Connections Academy

Capistrano Connections Academy (CapoCA) provides a new form of public school that students can attend from home.

This unique program combines

  • the expertise and accountability of publicly funded education,
  • strong parental involvement,
  • and the flexibility of online classes.

Tuition-free Public School for Grades K–12

Capistrano Connections Academy (CapoCA) is a charter school authorized by the Capistrano Unified School District. CapoCA serves students in grades K–12 who reside in San Diego, Orange, Riverside, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino counties.

Parents pay no tuition for students to attend CapoCA. Students are considered to be enrolled in a public school.

Parent Satisfaction

Each year we ask CapoCA families to rate our program. Our parents evaluate us on a number of criteria including student progress, teacher support, and quality of the curriculum.

This year, 93% of all Connections Academy parents surveyed gave our program high ratings. Check out the latest survey results to see how CapoCA parents surveyed felt about our program.

Materials Provided by the School

CapoCA provides

  • certified teachers,
  • textbooks and other curriculum materials,
  • and online resources, such as movies and encyclopedias.

All materials must be returned if the student is no longer enrolled. Students are required to take all state mandated, standardized tests in person at locations designated by the school.

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Accreditation:
Capistrano Connections Academy is fully accredited for grades K-12 by the Commission for Schools of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Accreditation is for six years for all grades. Both Connections Academy, LLC, and Capistrano Connections Academy also hold accreditation from the The Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA). Questions regarding WASC accreditation can be directed to the CapoCA school principal or to WASC at:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Accrediting Commission for Schools
533 Airport Blvd., Suite 200
Burlingame, CA 94010
650-696-1060