by MrShumaker | Nov 4, 2024 | School News
This evening the 11th and 12th graders at CCPA are hosting a Mock Election Night, kicking off at 5:30 pm at the school (3921 Sandstone Drive in El Dorado Hills, CA). They’ve been working hard researching local candidates and California propositions and diving deep...
by MrShumaker | Nov 1, 2024 | School News
Criminology students practiced their artistry by creating inkblot paintings (the type of images used in the famous Rorschach Test). They then discussed the efficacy of the Rorschach test, and began to consider the overarching concept of using psychological theories to...
by MrShumaker | Oct 30, 2024 | School News
Cash For College workshops will be held at various high schools in the greater Sacramento area from Tuesday, December 3 until Thursday, February 27. These workshops will guide students through completing the FAFSA, the Dream Act, or the Chafee Grant applications....
by MrShumaker | Oct 21, 2024 | School News
Our students recently attended the Sacramento Trades Day Expo, where they had the chance to explore various trade careers through interactive, hands-on demonstrations. They learned about fields like construction, welding, roofing, and electrical work by using real...
by MrShumaker | Oct 18, 2024 | School News
As a teacher at CCPA, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to see how our focus on Design Thinking transforms the way students learn and engage with the world around them. When I first introduced my students to Design Thinking 1, it was exciting to watch them...
by MrShumaker | Oct 16, 2024 | School News
Interdisciplinary projects integrate knowledge and skills from various subject areas to tackle complex topics and real-world challenges. Rather than focusing on one subject, these projects encourage students to connect fields such as science, history, literature, and...
