Kensington High School for Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA)
About this school...
What's new this year:
New bell schedule with a 90-minute block; higher level of student involvement in the climate and culture of the school through student government, peer mediation, and PBIS Teams (Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports); School Collective-Lesson plan and feedback systems that are generated online and allow teachers to work with other teachers across the city to develop their lesson plans and best practices; build on the work of Restorative Practices and use the model to restore dignity to students, staff and families when an infraction occurs; committees will be developed to work in significant areas that will improve the academics and school climate
Points of pride:
School made AYP, 15 out 15 targets; only Platinum LEED High School (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) in the nation; 20% increase in graduation rate; Positive Behavioral and Intervention Supports such as peer mediation, restorative practices, schoolwide incentives, small family environment and personalized student support; strong community partnerships in environmental awareness, higher education and the arts such as Temple University Department of Broadcasting (Telecommunications and Mass Media), Temple University Department of Performing Arts, Philadelphia Citi Post Secondary, Delaware Valley Green Building Council, Earth Force, Mid-Atlantic Coalition for Essential Schools, New Kensington Community Development Corporation
Career & Technical Education programs:
Broadcasting/Cinematography
AP courses:
Literature, Calculus, Environmental Science, Government
Other special academic offerings:
Inclusion model
Foreign languages:
Spanish
Activities & special programs:
School newspaper; theatre; orchestra; choir; dance; African dance and drum ensemble; drum line; peer mediation; Mural Arts-Big Picture Program; yearbook; journalism; student government; debate; photography
Boys' sports:
Football, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Volleyball
Girls' sports:
Basketball, Bowling, Softball, Volleyball
SEPTA routes:
3, 39, 57, 89, Market Frankford Line
Comments (33)
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/12/2009 - 19:45.
hey is krystal i miss this school so much this is the best school any one can go to is like u feel like u at home every one treats each other like family n thats what we r sopose to do thats what we r i love ya n miss ya so muchh.....k.capa all day
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 17:13.
wat activies or trades yall got there
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/26/2010 - 14:13.
What are the school colors?
What time do school let out and what kind of shoes do you have to wear?
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/04/2010 - 16:48.
Hey I'm one of da senior at da new skool. Yuh have to buy da shirts at da skool n the pants yuh buy them in any store ... they gotta be kaki ... we usually get out at 234 …but not sure dis year .. the senior get out early it depend how many classes dey got lik me I got only three to do so hopefully 11 I get out at 11
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/08/2011 - 12:59.
You are a senior and you write like that. Good luck in college my friend. Word like "dis" "yuh" and "Gotta" are not going to get you far in life. Use the correct spellings for such words. Thank You.
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/19/2011 - 13:00.
Who are you to be blocking someone else dreams ! what you need to do is worrie about how your life is gonna turn out ! an stop being rude ! an who are you to comment on anything an tell them what to do ! go get a life an stop by a church while your at it ! maby you will get your blessings ! (HAVE A GOOD LIFE ) !
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/08/2011 - 16:48.
im new at this school do u no what u get out
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 23:37.
Finally, somebody on here that can spell!!! Wow, I'm not sending my kid to this school, wait......i aint ending miz kidz ta dis kool? Is that right guys? lol, wow.
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/28/2011 - 20:26.
learn to speak english that will be an accomplishment
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/08/2011 - 16:46.
do u no what the summer reading is 4 9th grade
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/25/2010 - 11:01.
is there gonna b a football team
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/04/2010 - 16:43.
Yes we r but not yet
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/25/2010 - 19:59.
YES IM A KENSINGTON HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI CLASS OF 1984 I WAS ASKING THE SAME QUESTION IS THERE GOING TO BE A FOOTBALL TEAM!!!
MY SONS GOING TO ATTEND THE CAPA HIGH SCHOOL ON FRONT STREET THIS COMING FALL,AND HE REALLY WANTS TO PLAY SO PLEASE LET US KNOW!!
THANKS VICTOR R MARTINEZ CLASS OF 84
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/04/2010 - 16:34.
Well I'm one of da senior at da new skool n I'm so excited for dis year ...we are like a big family we talk.hang together ..we do activities .. we go out to da community n help is gonna be sad to leave and especially me wen I been here for four yea... (seniors we made it to da 12 we almost der) 2011 da best class ever ... kaki pants ...and kensington capa shirts ...dis year gonna pop ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/02/2010 - 14:24.
hey i have a question im gonna be at kensington next year and how do freshmen get treated?
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/04/2010 - 16:41.
Kensington capa the best school ever ....2011 here we come ... we are a family we stay together ... I'm excited my last year ... don wanna leave yet .. but we got to lol..I been here for 4 years already .. well bout to .. I learn a lot. Da teacher are great sometime they get on yr nerve but they love us ..is gonna be so hard to leave idk how ima do it .... class of 2011 da biggest class n da bested lol
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/15/2010 - 11:32.
this aysis santana , cheaaa well this school is nice i love the dance room i feel bad for who ever keeps trying to come to this school .
they not letting many in the school
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/20/2010 - 22:07.
well im going to put kcapa on my high skool app this october i have AsBs and Cs will i get in with themim very talented with singing and acting
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/12/2010 - 22:10.
KCAPA is a wonderful addition to the area. The theater, music room, art rooms are world-class, and the teachers care about the students. As a neighbor, I am really proud of the community for making this happen.
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/12/2011 - 07:34.
is kcapa public school
Submitted by Erika Owens on Wed, 01/12/2011 - 11:22.
Yes, it is a public school. It's a neighborhood high school, which means that if you live in the neighborhood of that school (as defined by these things called "feeder patterns") you are guaranteed admission to that school. If you live outside of the neighborhood, you can apply, but admission is based on available space and a lottery for any available slots.
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 14:38.
Why can't girls get to play baseball in schools i so unfair and what kinda grade do you have to get to get into Capa?
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 22:59.
well two more years i will be coming here im happy though i want my talent to be discovered i hope they accept me into this school....my name is austin
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 17:34.
does this school have activties and does it have good education!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/19/2011 - 13:04.
i love KCAPA ! one thing i can say is, when i did go there i was tought that we all was famliy! :) they had alot to offer , an all of ther teachers was great an loved doing their job !:) i love all of the staff , an most of all i love MS. Carrera!
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/19/2011 - 14:20.
It's good to read so many glowing reports by students on KCAPA. It causes some concern, however, to notice the grammatical, spelling and other basic errors that should have been eradicated by fourth or fifth grade.
Students, not putting you down, but very concerned. Please remember when you're representing a school to show that it has provided you with a sense of belonging (absolutely great), but also a good education.
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/08/2011 - 16:51.
what color are the shoes
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 21:45.
im new at da skool but i luv da skool every1 nice nd dey treat yuh like family im real happy to b at kcapa:)
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 21:45.
The school Principal Mrs. Debora Carrera, is the best that Philadelphia has! Go! Principal Carrera!!!!!...oh KCAPA MADE AYP IN 2011......
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 20:22.
Kcapa might be da worst school that I've ever been. The learning conditions are distracting,everyday is chaotic,students scream and crack up,sing out loud and gossip during the classes, and plenty of teachers abide these chaos instead of calming them down.I'm a new junior this year,and I see it's totally hopeless in this "school".As I know,this year three of my friends had already transfered to other schools,which is really wise.I'm gonna be out of here soon as well.Since you can barely learn anything during your climax of learning in your whole life,switch to somewhere else to save your future! I don't know why on earth that people keep saying how attractive this school is,probably they are actually the staffs of KCAPA? Good luck with people who are in KCAPA or who want to go in!
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/26/2012 - 19:31.
woo i am going to this school next year i am hoping it will be a good school year for the first time.People in my school are saying to not go their. I am going to that school for 9th grade and the rest of the 4 years of it. I really hope it going to turn out okay....
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/27/2011 - 12:33.
can you tell me if a good idea going to this school
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 09:08.
i wanna go to thiss school so badly but im in sixth grade and im moving so im gonna try to apply when im in 8th grade i hope i can comee though!!!!!!!!!! :)
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