Capri Elementary School

The teachers and staff at Capri are great. I am constantly amazed at what a wonderful job they are doing with the education of my two children. While academics are a priority at the school, socialization is also stressed. The kids learn how to be active and positive members of the Capri community. There is a nice base of parent volunteers that help out (although there could always be more). There are wonderful programs like ABC Readers and Los Dichos, which involve parents reading in the classroom and facilitating discussions about positive behavior traits. After school programs are available (on a pay-basis) to supplement what is taught in school. Art class, Academic Chess, basketball, Mad Science are just a few of the classes I have seen offered. The school has both a greenhouse and a garden that is utilized by the students with the help of parent volunteers. The leadership at the school is strong. Once a month the principal hosts a "Coffee with the Principal" where you can hear about the latest things happening at the school, ask questions, or make comments. I am thankful to be part of the Capri community!
--Submitted by a parent

I am a Grandparent who often takes the time to dedicate after lunch activities for our Kindergarden classes It would very helpful to get some parents to come help with the kids me and a couple other parents with the children to engage in activities for them they need that and thrive when we do in a possitive manner .....the Hula hoops were a hit! and they all seem to do it well and they shared very well !.... as long as a parent is there to keep the lines formed also Chalk is always a hit if anyone wants to help donate some Chalk for hop scotch Little balls for that are in Room # 4 I figured this is a great way for them to feel special and pick out there own color to place on a no# They love it when they see they are getting better and being prased for doing a great Job... so thats a plus also Jump ropes I have them and bring then when I can be in control 3 or 4 at a time and lines are formed so ...I think if anyone would like to participate in helping the children. Balls on the other hand seem to be a magnet for disaster the boys get alittle to rough so anyways I think together they are going to enjoy Kindergargen experiance and with more help would be a blessing .

I foresee the teachers, staff & the Principal @ Capri staying on track & implementing positive changes & planning in the year ahead to create a more positive & caring environment @ this school. The Principal is always doing his best to listen to the needs of the parents as well as the students. He is open to new ideas & implementing new programs to see the school & the student body succeed & thrive. My son is currently in second grade & will have my daughter @ Capri in the Fall through choice (as this is not our neighborhood school). I am thrilled with the PTA's success this past year & see another terrific year ahead. The Principal also endorses Project Cornerstone with ABC Readers to teach asset building amongst the students @ the school. Parents can get involved @ recess/ lunch to engage the kids. Capri has a garden that kids can help w/ as well as a new greenhouse. There is more to offer than most realize (too many to list), along with the best teachers a kid could have!. I see Capri as an excellent learning environment with issues that have been acknowledged, plans put in place, & moving forward to an even better and more positive environment for students next year.
--Submitted by a parent

We pulled our child out after an ongoing bullying experience that the principal was unwilling or unable to handle. It was the worst feeling sending my child every day to a place I no longer believed to be safe. The teacher's range from wonderful to poor (notes sent home to parents contained grammatical errors which would be funny if the author weren't my child's teacher). Recess ratio of 500+ kids to 5 or 6 adults (sometimes only 2 or 3 were physically present out on the playground) resulted in many incidents of bullying going undetected by the adults and staff. If you ask the administration, they will claim bullying does not happen at this school. The school ought to conduct a bullying survey of the kids and parents. I doubt this will happen though because the principal prefers to keep his head in the sand.

Capri has a great principal and PTA along with the highest % of ESL and cultural diversity (>35 different nationalities) in the district. Even with that hurdle, their API scores soared 41 points and they're hoping to break 900 this year. If you compare Village, Marshall Lane and Forest Hill, sure they have higher test scores, but they have a much more homogeneous environment. Capri is also very active in green-related activities (garden, recycling, greenhouse) along with being the first school in the district to implement JiJi, the latest software tool in spatial learning.
--Submitted by a parent

Our experiences at Capri has been nothing but positive..Excellent Teachers like Mr.Jacovini, Mrs.Kanazawa, Mrs.Pulliam,Mrs Brackett have given our children a positive learning experience..Mr.Wilce has done a great job as principal and has always repsonded when issues have come up..We had originally been told/heard Capri was not one of the better elementary schools in Campbell but thanks to wonderful teachers, involved parents and great staff they have proven otherwise...
--Submitted by a parent

Mrs. Wolthausen was the BEST Kindergarten teacher I have ever had for my kids! Thanks to her my son is actually looking forward to continue school and excited about new school year in 1st grade! Mr. Elizabeth Lewis is absolutely AMAZING. She is one of the rare teacher with a full devotion to her students, and very unique style. Definitely a teacher who deserves an excellence award!
--Submitted by a parent

The Kinder Pod rocks! Mrs. Wolthausen was so patient and generous with her time with each student and really made the effort to get to know each child and their parent. I would say the Kindergarten program is excellent and looking forward to 1st grade and what it has to offer!!
--Submitted by a parent

Great school, dedicated teachers and staff. Howesome communication with parents. Clean and state of the art equipment for indoor and outdoor activities.
--Submitted by a parent

All of the staff and students make it a great place to bring my kids!
--Submitted by a parent