Tuition-free Online School from Home


Capistrano Connections Academy (CapoCA) is an independent-study, non-classroom-based charter school that serves students in grades K–12. As a tuition-free online school, CapoCA brings a fully accredited public education directly into the homes of students throughout Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.

Authorized under State Law by the Capistrano Unified School District 

CapoCA is authorized under state law by the Capistrano Unified School District. The school is operated by the Capistrano Connections Academy Charter School, a nonprofit corporation, through a contract with Connections Academy, LLC, to provide its educational program and other services.The school is governed by an independent Board of Directors and all meetings are open to the public. Please review our scheduled meeting dates, agendas, and information on how to attend a meeting or make a request for public records.

As a public charter school, CapoCA is committed to meeting the State of California’s rigorous standards for academic achievement and accountability. CapoCA’s latest state rankings can be viewed in the School Accountability Report Cards (SARC) for 2008–09 or by requesting a printed copy from our school principal.

Meet Jonathan Horowitz, CapoCA Principal

Dr. HorowitzDr. Jonathan Horowitz knows firsthand that the classroom can be a place of excitement and wonder. For twenty years, he introduced public high school students to the joys of physics, chemistry, and math. Then, as a high school administrator, Director of Student Services at Capistrano Unified School District, and a Board member of Connections Academy, he applied that experience and his own doctoral research to foster higher student achievement in public schools.

Dr. Horowitz believes CenCA can and does bring the joy of learning into the virtual classroom. “When you deliver great teachers and an outstanding curriculum straight to the student’s home, you set the stage for success. There are no crowded classrooms, overlooked students, or tattered textbooks at Connections Academy—just the daily excitement of individualized learning in the best possible environment.”

Dr. Horowitz holds a B.A. in biology from California State University-Northridge, a Master’s in public health from UCLA, and a joint doctorate in education administration from University of California-Irvine and UCLA.

 

Staff, Community, Curriculum

With a caring staff, an outstanding curriculum, and a vibrant school community, CapoCA is a leader in high-quality virtual learning in southern California.

Administration and Staff

Principal Jonathan Horowitz leads a dedicated staff that includes:

Community

Capistrano Connections Academy isn’t simply an online school.  It’s a supportive community of:

Curriculum

The CapoCA curriculum is designed by national education experts and customized to meet the specific standards of the California Department of Education. Bringing together the best in print and online resources with Connections Academy proprietary instructional tools, the CapoCA curriculum is designed to engage students of every level. Our goal is simple: To ensure that all students have the resources they need to succeed.