California Preparatory Academy is the new independent study high school established through Capistrano Unified School District.  California Preparatory Academy has the benefits and flexibility of virtual curriculum blended with face-to-face instruction with highly qualified Capistrano Unified teachers.  Here are some of the advantages to a blended educational program through the California Preparatory Academy: 

• Cal Prep students will have access to UC/CSU approved coursework.
• Individualized instruction with Capistrano Unified Teachers.
• Cal Prep students can participate in CIF sanctioned sports at their home high school.
• Cal Prep students have more flexibility when it comes to completing school work.
• Cal Prep students can dual-enroll at your home high school.  Students may take one or two classes at their home high school while they are enrolled at Cal Prep.
• Cal Prep students can participate in co-curricular activities at their home high school.  Some of these co-curricular events may include drama, band, newspaper, and yearbook.  Audition and try-out requirements apply.
• Cal Prep students will learn essential 21^st Century Skills.
• Different pacing options for students that include Advanced Placement (AP), honors and accelerated courses, as well as credit recovery.