by MrShumaker | Feb 14, 2025 | School News
Looking for a high school that goes beyond traditional education? At the Cottonwood College Prep Academy (CCPA) in El Dorado Hills, CA, we offer a hybrid learning program that blends rigorous academics, hands-on experiential learning, and student-driven...
by MrShumaker | Feb 7, 2025 | School News
Join our academy for the 2025-2026 school year and experience a high school education like no other! Inspired by Montessori principles, our innovative program combines rigorous academics with self-directed exploration, hands-on experiential learning, and meaningful...
by MrShumaker | Feb 3, 2025 | School News
Our criminology class recently turned into an exciting hands-on detective experience as students tackled a mock crime scene! Working as a team, they analyzed clues, followed proper crime scene procedures, and applied critical thinking to deduce what may have happened....
by MrShumaker | Jan 27, 2025 | School News
Our chemistry students recently discovered the sweet side of science by making their own handmade ice cream! Using just milk, vanilla, sugar, salt, ice, and a little chemistry magic, they learned about freezing point depression and how salt lowers the freezing...
by MrShumaker | Jan 20, 2025 | School News
Our Econ class took a classic game and gave it a fresh, educational twist! Instead of playing Monopoly the traditional way, students dove into a modified version that brought real-world economic concepts to life. Players started with different amounts of money based...
by MrShumaker | Jan 17, 2025 | School News
At CCPA, Historical Figure Day is more than just a dress-up event—it’s a celebration of the people who shaped our world. Students step into the shoes of iconic figures, from groundbreaking scientists and courageous activists to celebrated artists and influential...