Capital City Alternative School
School in Jackson, Mississippi, United States
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Capital City Alternative School is an alternative school in Jackson, Mississippi operated by Jackson Public School District. It serves "students in grades 4-12 who have been suspended/expelled from Jackson Public Schools for 10 days or longer."[1]
Motto"Working to Redirect Students for Success"
School district
Jackson Public School DistrictPrincipal
Marie B. HarrisGrades4–12
| Capital City Alternative School | |
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| Location | |
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2221 Boling Street , 39213 United States 32.359011°N 90.241476°W | |
| Information | |
| Motto | "Working to Redirect Students for Success" |
School district | Jackson Public School District |
Principal | Marie B. Harris |
| Grades | 4–12 |
| Colors | Royal Blue & Gold |
| Mascot | Bison |
| Website | ccas |
2011 handcuffing litigation
On June 8, 2011, the Southern Poverty Law Center filed a federal class action lawsuit against the district over allegations that staff at Capital City Alternative School unlawfully shackled and handcuffed pupils.[2][3]