The Classroom Alternative Program provides individualized instruction to students who benefit from an alternative, non-traditional environment. The purpose of the program is to help students complete the courses necessary to meet New York State graduation requirements. A teacher and a teaching assistant manage the program. Instruction is delivered in four main content areas: English, Social Studies, Mathematics and Science for all four grade levels. All courses are credit bearing. Science courses are non-lab.
Currently there are two different program areas in which students can be placed. One option is for students to be in a full-time academic program that combines CAP classes with traditional classes. A second option is for students to take vocational training at a BOCES training facility and some or all of their academic classes in CAP at Jamesville-DeWitt High School.
Course curricula are based on the New York State Department of Education and JD Central Schools curriculum mandates. Students may be placed in CAP for academic classes, study hall or both. During study halls, students may receive extra help with their academic work outside CAP. Midterm and final exams are given in all subject areas, and students must pass all state requirements for graduation, including Regents exams.