Caepe School to Focus on K-8

Tamara Lee, Head of School of The Caepe School, recently announced a very difficult decision to suspend high school classes. Effective Dec. 31, 2011, The Caepe School will terminate its upper grade classes and focus solely on grades K-8.

“This was an extremely difficult decision as the school has continually made progress in all areas and had initially begun offering upper classes in 2009. However, the enrollment has recently dropped causing some upper grade classes to be sparsely populated leaving students feeling socially isolated. Because The Caepe School has always been “student centered,” this was quickly identified by faculty and staff members. With careful examination and through exhausting conversations, ultimately the decision was made to cease offering upper grade classes. Staying true to the mission of the school to educate the whole child, it was clear that the social aspect of this age group was not being met,” stated Tamara Lee.

The Caepe School works tirelessly on school improvement focused on increasing student performance. This has served the school well for many years and the exacting standards that led the school to accreditation from NCA CASI. The school’s philosophy on raising student achievement in a safe and enriching learning environment has not changed. The School’s ability to quickly assess challenging areas and make the appropriate decisions is one of the core strengths of the school. While this decision was not made lightly, it needed to be made to allow the school to resume its normal K-8 curriculum and allow for a smooth transition for the students who are currently enrolled in the upper–grade classes. “Personal assistance and guidance will be given to each student enrolled in upper classes to help with their transition to a new school environment,” stated Tamara Lee.