A Thanksgiving For All

Capital Academy held a Thanksgiving dinner for all students November 19th. Staff prepared all food which consisted of the necessities: turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green beans, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, and baked mac & cheese. All were grateful and satisfied! Learn more about our school today.

A Thanksgiving For All2020-12-09T20:12:35-05:00

Jalen’s Engaging and Excelling

Jalen has done a fantastic job transitioning to online learning. He logs in for every Zoom class and completes all of his assigned work on time. He is doing very well in engaging and actively participating in the enrichment. Jalen has worked very hard to meet all of his goals. While in the building, Jalen was an active member of group discussions and often helped out his peers. Now that we're learning online, he does a great job of participating during zoom sessions, he has very high grades and is doing great! "Jalen is an enthusiastic learning and positive [...]

Jalen’s Engaging and Excelling2022-01-18T00:27:43-05:00

Ms. E Keeps Students Engaged

Ms. E has put much effort into ensuring that student's are staying actively engaged in school. Just recently, Ms. E organized and delivered an embryology unit for students in which she set up cameras and allowed students to witness the hatching of baby chicks. The student's loved it. Ms. E has gone above and beyond the duties of a Team Leader during the mandated school closures. She has willingly dropped off work to student's homes, set up pick-ups and drop-offs for packet work, and helped t0 organize distribution of student laptops. Ms. E truly has the student's [...]

Ms. E Keeps Students Engaged2022-01-18T00:27:43-05:00

Mr. Shroyer Is Our Team Leader

Mr. Shroyer has done an excellent job in his new role as Team Leader and we are proud to name him Staff of the Month! He is constantly working diligently to educate himself in his areas of improvement while continuing to thrive in behavioral intervention with our students. Staff and students rely heavily on him throughout the day. Mr. Shroyer is always there to support anyone in our building even if it's not on his wing. Staff always feel supported by him and say he is doing a great job as a Team Leader. He has been working very [...]

Mr. Shroyer Is Our Team Leader2022-01-18T00:34:15-05:00

Marion’s Tremendous Improvement

Marion has improved, tremendously, behaviorally. Marion really struggled when he first enrolled at Capital and buckled down to get off of concern status. Marion is now working towards earning positive behavior awards and his spot on Student Government. Marion has completely done a 180. He is respectful, helpful, willing to take ownership of his behaviors and is doing well academically. He has done a great job turning his behavior around and is really bought into our program. (Mr. Hedash) Marion wrote an amazing essay, as part of his action plan, on ways to be successful and learn from your mistakes. [...]

Marion’s Tremendous Improvement2022-01-18T00:34:23-05:00

Aniyah’s Student Government Role

During the past month Aniyah has earned a seat in Capital Academy's student government. Aniyah achieved this through consistent positive behaviors and a willingness to help those around her. Mrs. Colatta, Support Services Coordinator, says," Aniyah has come a very long way since her enrollment here at Capital. She is a positive role model both in the classroom and out, often going about and beyond to help her classmates. Aniyah has demonstrated tremendous growth and continues to surprise staff daily." When asked what she is most proud of this year Aniyah responded, "I am proud of how I"ve [...]

Aniyah’s Student Government Role2022-01-18T00:28:48-05:00

Lisa’s Positivity

Lisa Myers positively impacts everyone around her. She supports Capital Academy's students, families and staff. This month she took on the additional responsibility of preparing our Thanksgiving meal for 100 people! Since joining the Capital Academy team last school year, Lisa has raised the bar on student care! Her positive attitude and geniuses engages everyone around her. She brings a depth of knowledge in counseling and a welcoming approach that students are drawn to! "I chose Ms Myers for employee of the month because she does a wonderful job making connections with the students!! She listens to [...]

Lisa’s Positivity2022-01-18T00:28:57-05:00

Capital Academy Welcomes Mr. Parker

A message from Mr. Parker: Hello My name is Stephan Parker I am the High School Team Lead at Capital Academy. I have been apart of SESI Schools for going on 6 years with 4 of them being at Goodridge Academy in York, Pa in both the teaching and Climate Manager roles. I studied Biology at the University of West Virginia and International Studies and Education at California University of Pa. I am currently pursuing a Masters in Special Education through Shippensburg University. I truly enjoy working with our students and pushing them to limits outside of [...]

Capital Academy Welcomes Mr. Parker2019-11-25T17:40:59-05:00

Staff of the Month: Kiana

What impact has Kiana had on colleagues and students over the past month? Kianna, “Ms. Ki”, Proctor joined Capital Academy during the 2018-19 school year in the role of Elementary Teaching Assistant. Ms. Ki brought with her a depth of knowledge and experience working with children that helped her quickly build positive relationships with her students. Her outgoing, friendly and welcoming personality engages everyone she comes in contact with. Within the classroom Ms. Ki has a strong understanding of the academic and behavioral expectations and holds high standards for all her students, who respond by striving to [...]

Staff of the Month: Kiana2022-01-18T00:31:13-05:00

Student of the Month: Drakari

What has Drakari accomplished over the past month to achieve Student of the Month? Since returning this school year Drakari has consistently demonstrated positive behaviors and growth. This month he has earned himself a place in Capital Academy’s Student Government. Drakari is a charismatic student who is always ready to crack a cheesy joke and make staff laugh. Known around the building for his big smile and personality, Drakari changes the atmosphere when he walks into a room. He is always willing to lend a hand and run a high school assemblies. What is something Drakari have [...]

Student of the Month: Drakari2022-01-18T00:31:14-05:00