Capital High School

Please help! What can I do to ensure my children receive a good education from this school when the times comes to attend. They are in elementary now and I am petrified for them to attend CHS. I would gladly drive them to OHS but I heard it is nearly impossible to obtain a transfer. Private school is too expensive, but if I start saving now I may have enough saved in 8 years for the both of them to attend. Does anyone have some ideas?

The Olympia School district is a horrible district, but Capital tops it off as the worst school. I came here from Tahoma in 5th grade. As I went up the ladder of schools from Mclane, to Marshall, to Capital, it got worse and worse. The teachers at capital are horrid. They don't challenge you. They pick favorites. It seems like if you're in a sports team, then you get catered to, but if you aren't inclined to do sports, then you're screwed. My Freshman year last year was the worst year of my life. I'd rather be stuck in a prison school than that place.
--Submitted by a student

My recent experience at Capitol High School- Incident happened last night- 01/14/2011 Just a simple message- To the person / people who cut the convertible soft top on my son's car, stole his laptop, friends ipod and keys- I hope you get caught, cuffed, taken to jail / juvy and FINED

I don't know where people are getting the idea that every teacher is a joke! I spent 4 years at CHS and really liked most of my teachers. Yes, there are some less-than-stellar teachers out there, but my two personal least favorites have since left, and I found that the number of at least average-quality teachers was way higher than the bad ones. The IB program is great, and the lack of sports teams is a district thing - if you want more sports, keep the district from trying to cut things like swimming!
--Submitted by a student

Well, as a parent of 3 students going through CHS I disagree with the most current parent comment. In the past, yes CHS has had a better reputation but now we have a new principal and things are definately looking up. Staff is more encouraged and students are happier. I believe if your student has a bad experience maybe it is the student not cooperating as well. You can never take the opinion of just your student. I have along history with this school and it is definately on its way back up to being 'the' school to attend
--Submitted by a parent

This school is the worst that I have seen in a long time. The teachers and the principal lack leadership and knowledge of discipline, children and accountability. The year my child went here was the worst year and hardest year of my life as well as hers. I would have been better off quitting my job to homeschool her. If I would have done that she would have achieved alot more than she did. This school needs better counselors, teachers and a principal.......the one's that are there are a joke!
--Submitted by a parent

I have had a pretty good, but not amazing, experience at this school. I would reccommend going into the IB program, because that's where you'll find all thr good teachers. I agree that rules can get a little ridiculous at times. If you have a choice, Olympia High is a waaaaaaaaay better school.
--Submitted by a student

Capital HS has a major focus based on rule making and discipline which is contrary to learning and achievement. If you teen is not self-motivated then forget this school. Staff morale very low. Not enough spaces on sports teams for all interested students.
--Submitted by a parent

Very difficult for me as a high achieving student to enjoy attending. Many staff show disrespect to students and parents and do not acknowledge that each student has a different level of responsibility. Students are often treated as criminals instead of students.
--Submitted by a student

Great school with great teachers!
--Submitted by a student