Pittsburgh Capa 6-12

A Creative and Performing Arts Magnet

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Superintendent Wayne N. Walters Panelist in U.S. Department of Education’s Raise the Bar: Literacy & Math Series to Address Academic Recovery

Session 5 – Putting Policy Into Practice Virtual Convening - Thursday, February 9, 2023 Two-part session: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST

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PUM One on One: Angela E. Mike, Executive Director of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) PPS

Angela E. Mike is the Executive Director of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Division of the Pittsburgh Public School District. Angela oversees 21 CTE programs located in six of the high schools and is responsible for multiple career exploration elective courses at the high school/middle school level. 

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Teens who spend time in Downtown Pittsburgh say they need a welcoming neighborhood, more safe spaces

90.5 WESA | By Sarah Schneider Published January 26, 2023 at 5:35 AM EST Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and City Council President Theresa Kail-Smith plan to establish an advisory committee that will be tasked with opening centers as part of Gainey’s “Plan for Peace.”

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Address 111 9th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
ADA Accessible Yes
Phone (412) 529-6101
Uniform No
School Colors Black and White
District 8
Students 845
FAX (412) 338-6143
Mascot N/A
Hours 7:25-3:00 High School. 8:05-3:27 Middle School

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 is a Creative and Performing Arts Magnet school located in the heart of Pittsburgh's downtown cultural district. In 2009, CAPA was awarded the Blue Ribbon as a school of Distinction by the Department of Education.

The mission of Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 is to provide every student in grades 6-12 with a comprehensive academic program rooted in a superior quality arts education experience that encourages excellence and success in their personal development as artists and cultural leaders. CAPA 6-12 offers a challenging and integrated curriculum that equally provides world-class preparation for college and university study, and conservatory level preparation for artistic careers.

The environment at CAPA 6-12 is enhanced by partnerships and collaborations with local and national cultural organizations and universities that provide opportunities in which to explore the relationships between school, family and work. In 2014, US News and World Report named CAPA in the Top 20 of Best High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Acceptance is based upon an off-site application and completion of a successful audition or presentation of an acceptable portfolio. Students may choose intensive artistic instruction in one of eight art forms: dance, instrumental music, literary arts, piano, production technology, theater, visual arts and vocal music. CAPA Audition Materials are available here.

CAPA 6-12 offers National Honor Society, Ski Club, CAPA Chronicle (Newspaper), Unicorn (Yearbook), Student Council, all-school musical, Master classes, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science, Amnesty International, intramural sports, African American CAS Council, 6th-8th Grade Athletics (Co-ed Cross Country, Boys and Girls Soccer, Boys and Girls Basketball), and Junior National Honor Society. Students have won awards from the Carson Scholars Fund, National Scholastic Writing Contest, Gene Kelly Awards, Music in the Parks Festival, National Choral Competition, City Theatre Young Playwrights Festival, Pittsburgh Public Theatre's Shakespeare Contest, National Scholastic Art and Writing Contest, PMEA, and Race to the Top Commencement Challenge.

Handbooks & Procedures

Addendum to Handbook

Addendum to Our Schools Student Family Handbook.pdf 209.18 KB (Last Modified on December 5, 2022)

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CAPA Student Handbook 2022-2023

CAPA Handbook 22-23.pdf 681.42 KB (Last Modified on November 30, 2022)

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PPS Gender Inclusive Handbook

PPS Gender Inclusive Handbook_Updated.pdf 2.07 MB (Last Modified on May 18, 2022)

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CAPA 6-12 Photo and Video Release Form

CAPA Photo_Video Release Form.pdf 190.03 KB (Last Modified on September 27, 2022)

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CAPA 6-12 Absence/Excuse Form

CAPA 6-12 Absence Excuse Form.pdf 24.75 KB (Last Modified on September 23, 2022)

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CAPA 6-12 Early Dismissal Form

Early Dismissal Form.pdf 28.83 KB (Last Modified on September 23, 2022)

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CAPA 6-12 Request for Approved Absence Form

Request for Approved Absence Form.pdf 309.04 KB (Last Modified on September 22, 2022)

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Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

Parent School Community Council (PSCC)

PSCC and Friends of CAPA Meeting Dates and Topics

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FACILITIES

CAPA 6-12, located at 111 9th Street, was built in 2003. The 9 story building a total area of 230,197 square feet.

2 Science Labs
33 Classroom Computer Labs
2 Dedicated Computer Labs
21 Art Labs
8 Music Labs
0 Multi-Purpose Rooms
0 CTE Labs
2 Gyms
0 Pools
1 Auditorium
2 Cafeterias
2 Libraries

Pittsburgh Capa 6-12

A Creative and Performing Arts Magnet

CAPA News

FOC Skate Night

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Celebrating Black Dance

District News

Superintendent Wayne N. Walters Panelist in U.S. Department of Education’s Raise the Bar: Literacy & Math Series to Address Academic Recovery

PUM One on One: Angela E. Mike, Executive Director of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) PPS

Teens who spend time in Downtown Pittsburgh say they need a welcoming neighborhood, more safe spaces

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

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Handbooks & Procedures

Addendum to Handbook

CAPA Student Handbook 2022-2023

PPS Gender Inclusive Handbook

School Calendars

Forms

CAPA 6-12 Photo and Video Release Form

CAPA 6-12 Absence/Excuse Form

CAPA 6-12 Early Dismissal Form

CAPA 6-12 Request for Approved Absence Form

Flyers

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

Parent School Community Council (PSCC)

PSCC and Friends of CAPA Meeting Dates and Topics

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Pittsburgh Capa 6-12

A Creative and Performing Arts Magnet

CAPA News

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ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Additional Educational Services

Advanced Placement

Athletics

Audition Materials

School Materials

Handbooks & Procedures

School Calendars

Forms

Flyers

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

Parent School Community Council (PSCC)

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