The Early College Academy is designed to provide qualifying CHS scholars the opportunity to experience college level academics. Scholars will have the opportunity to garner college credits through both Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The increased rigor of these offerings will familiarize scholars with the thinking, writing, problem-solving, and research skills they will see on a university campus. Research shows that students who are introduced to college level courses in high school are more likely to graduate from high school and significantly more likely to enroll in college and earn a degree.

The Digital Media Entertainment Technology Academy is a cutting-edge program designed to introduce and prepare students for the industry of digital media. Students can learn the foundation skills of shooting and editing digital video, graphic design, recording sound and using lighting for dramatic effect through regular use of Capitol’s newly designed Mac Lab, digital video cameras and desktop editing software.

Alongside these traditional elements, students also learn to use contemporary post-production software including AVID and Adobe Photoshop. These tools, combined with a theoretical background in visual storytelling, prepare students for work in industries ranging from film and television, sports media, local production studios and emerging jobs related to streaming video and on-line productions.