Capitol West Academy

Capitol West Academy is a public school for grades K4 through 8 chartered through the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. We are tuition free and open to all City of Milwaukee children. Average classroom size is 20-22. Students are required to wear uniforms. Because children have different learning styles, we work with kids and parents to understand... each child's strengths and weaknesses, and within state standards, tailor teaching to meet individual needs and boost performance. Our teaching focuses on reading, language arts, math and science and on analyzing content and making sound decisions. We follow a character-based curriculum that teaches responsibility, communication and social decision-making. We provide a positive environment with an integrated curriculum, in which teaching on a given subject overlaps into various academic areas. We also incorporate service learning, which includes projects that involve the community, enhancing the academic curriculum and helping foster civic responsibility. All classrooms must complete at least one service learning project per semester, and structured time is provided for students and faculty to reflect on the service experience. Parental involvement is critical to academic and social success, and we see parents as partners.Read More