• What is a public charter school?

    A public charter school is a tuition-free school that takes a personal approach to learning as opposed to traditional public schools. Charter schools put the needs of students first to foster a comfortable learning experience, this helps ensure students get the necessary attention to really learn. 


    To learn more about charter schools, please click here!

  • Is KAPS free?

    Yes. KAPS will always be free for all students to attend!

  • Why should I choose KAPS?

    At KAPS students can

    • Explore creative expression.
    • Recieve personalized help for a better learning experience.
    • Focus less on standardized testing and more on personal growth.

  • How can I enroll in KAPS?

    There are multiple ways to begin the enrollment process! You as a guardian can either enroll your child in person, or you can fill out our online enrollment form located on the front page.


    Please click here to go to the enrollment form.

  • How big is KAPS?

    KAPS typically has around one hundred students enrolled at a time. We maintain a ratio of about one  teacher for every ten students.

  • What grades does KAPS offer?

    KAPS currently offers grades 8-12. We do not have plans to extend these grades any further. 8th graders may also be placed on a waitlist.

  • What electives does KAPS offer?

    KAPS currently offers these electives

    • Art 1-3
    • Industrial art
    • Sculpture 1-2
    • Digital art 
    • Theatre 
    • Music appreciation
    • Music theory
    • Philosophy 
    • Anthropology 
    • Gardening 
    • Culinary arts

  • What clubs and after school activities does KAPS offer?

    KAPS currently offers the following clubs:

    • D&D
    • Gardening 
    • Punk History
    • Rock band
    • Theatre
    • Sports
    • Open Gym
    • Homework Help

  • What are the school hours?

    KAPS is open from 8 AM to 4 PM and clubs run at the latest until 6 PM. Busses leave at 4 PM and 6 PM for afterschool.

  • Where areas do KAPS busses run?

    KAPS busses go to 

    • Dripping Springs
    • Blanco
    • San Marcos
    • Hays City 
    • Kyle 
    • Canyon Lake

    For more bus information please click here!

  • What should I know about school lunch?

    School breakfast is $3 and lunch is $4. If you believe that your child is applicable to recieve free or reduced lunch, please ask for the form on free or reduced lunch.

  • What should I do if my child is being bullied?

    Here at KAPS we have a 0 tolerence policy for bullying, but in the rare event that your child is being bullied please submit a report to IWatch Texas and consider contacting us regarding the issue. All reports made will always remain anonymous.

  • What should I know about community service?

    Here at KAPS we require that our students have a specific number of community service hours to gradute. For every year you attend at KAPS you must have 10 hours of community service. Community service can either be performed by volunteering with the school after class, or with outside organizations.


    Click here to learn more!