Frequently Asked Questions

Capstone Academy has rolling admissions and accepts qualified candidates through the first nine weeks of each semester. 

Yes, Capstone Academy has a Comprehensive Safety and Security Program. Capstone Academy has a full-time Director of Safety and Security. Drills are conducted monthly throughout the school year for responses to fire, tornado, etc. All staff members are certified by the American Red Cross in CPR and AED use. The Director of Safety and Security offers optional monthly training to staff, students, and parents on a variety of issues including personal safety and self-defense.

At Capstone Academy, homework is assigned each day classes are in session. Homework is purposeful. We do not give busy work. The amount of time a student will allocate to homework will differ with each student. 

No, Capstone Academy does not have or provide transportation services. Families can opt to use ride share transportation for their students. Families that plan to allow their Capstone students to use ride-sharing companies for transportation to and/or from school are required to sign and submit the Online / Contracted Transportation Service Consent Form to the Capstone office before we can allow those students to use contracted transportation. 

The typical class size at Capstone is 10 -12 students, but never more than 14 students per teacher.

Capstone Academy currently enrolls 5th grade through 12th grade. For more information, visit out Middle School Program and High School Program pages. 

Yes! Capstone students are elite students, and get accepted to the top colleges and universities. Check out our College Acceptance page for a full list of schools. 

Even with our condensed schedule, all Capstone Academy students meet state graduation requirements. We cut the excess of a regular school day and deliver honors academics three days a week.  All of our students graduate with the state of Georgia’s required 23 credits.

Yes, Capstone Academy is accredited by Cognia. To learn more, visit our Accreditation page or Cognia’s website at https://www.cognia.org/. 

Not all students have a passion or extracurricular pursuit, some come to us for our mission and rigorous academics.  Is it required for admissions? No, but we can direct you to a list of collaborators. 

Because of our limited resources and academic focus, only minimal learning accommodations can be provided. While we make every attempt to meet every student’s learning styles, Capstone Academy does not have a learning support department or staff. Thusly, any classroom accommodations beyond extend-time are not promised and should not be expected.

Yes, the counselor is here during regular school hours. To schedule an appointment, please email Toni Thomas at [email protected] or call the Capstone Academy front office at 404-458-5160.

Yes, we have an in-house college counselor who will help you and your child navigate applying to colleges and answer any questions that arise.  This is inclusive of our tuition. To learn more, please visit out College Counseling page. 

Yes, however it is on a need basis and subject to Georgia GOAL contributions. Currently Capstone Academy’s financial aid program is limited. To learn more, visit our Financial Aid page.