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Design Thinking
Design thinking in a high school involves a problem-solving approach where students empathize with users, define issues, ideate solutions, prototype designs, and test them iteratively, fostering creativity and innovation within the educational setting. It encourages students to tackle challenges collaboratively, think critically, and apply interdisciplinary skills to address real-world problems effectively.
CCPA Mission and Vision
MISSION (The HOW): CCPA, influenced by Montessori principles, provides an innovative, rigorous, self-exploring education through experiential learning, design thinking, and meaningful interdisciplinary studies cultivating a growth mindset.
VISION (The WHY): CCPA’s vision is to guide our student community to love learning, to profoundly contribute to our diverse world, and to lead lives of achievement.
CCPA Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events
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Math Tutoring
Math Tutoring
All CCPA students and TCS high school students can receive tutoring in their math courses.
6 events,
ASVAB Interpretation
ASVAB Interpretation
Students who took the ASVAB will be attending an interpretation of their scores so that they can see what areas they scored high in and what careers they might have […]
Drawing Club
Drawing Club
This club is for students who are interested in art and drawing. It is a place where they can come together to share and learn new drawing techniques and make […]
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FAFSA Presentation
FAFSA Presentation
12th-grade students will be attending a FAFSA presentation put on by our counselor. Students will learn how to fill out the FAFSA and learn about the importance of the FAFSA […]
Math Tutoring
Math Tutoring
All CCPA students and TCS high school students can receive tutoring in their math courses.
5 events,
World Language Tutoring
World Language Tutoring
CCPA and TCS High School students can receive help with their world language courses.
Ping-Pong Club
Ping-Pong Club
The Ping-Pong Club is a fun and active community where players of all skill levels can come together to enjoy the fast-paced game of ping-pong. Whether you're a beginner looking […]
Study Group
Study Group
CCPA and TCS High School students can study and receive general help with any of their courses.
1 event,
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Best Delegate Virtual Model UN Conference: Space-Based Commerce Regulation
Best Delegate Virtual Model UN Conference: Space-Based Commerce Regulation
CCPA's Model UN Club will be participating in a virtual Model UN conference. The topic of this conference will be space-based commerce regulation. The students in the club are looking […]
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3 events,
Math Tutoring
Math Tutoring
All CCPA students and TCS high school students can receive tutoring in their math courses.
7 events,
Culminating Event: Growing Solutions: DIY Raised Beds for Sustainable Gardening
Culminating Event: Growing Solutions: DIY Raised Beds for Sustainable Gardening
CCPA 9th and 10th-grade students wrap up their first project of the year with a presentation of their restaurant website and their completed raised garden bed.
Formal Attire Day
Formal Attire Day
Students are encouraged to dress to impress in their most formal attire for Spirit Day this week.
Drawing Club
Drawing Club
This club is for students who are interested in art and drawing. It is a place where they can come together to share and learn new drawing techniques and make […]
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Fall Student-Led Conferences
Students lead their own conferences showcasing what they have accomplished over the semester.
Math Tutoring
Math Tutoring
All CCPA students and TCS high school students can receive tutoring in their math courses.
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Drawing Club
Drawing Club
This club is for students who are interested in art and drawing. It is a place where they can come together to share and learn new drawing techniques and make […]
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Drawing Club
Drawing Club
This club is for students who are interested in art and drawing. It is a place where they can come together to share and learn new drawing techniques and make […]
2 events,
Social Studies Tutoring
Social Studies Tutoring
CCPA and TCS High School students can receive tutoring in their social science courses.
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Drawing Club
Drawing Club
This club is for students who are interested in art and drawing. It is a place where they can come together to share and learn new drawing techniques and make […]
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Study Group
CCPAThis is a study hall for CCPA and TCS High School students.
Fall Student-Led Conferences
CCPAStudents lead their own conferences showcasing what they have accomplished over the semester.
End of Semester 1
CCPAWinter Break
CCPAWinter Break, no school.
Cottonwood College Prep Academy:
A Hybrid High School Pathway of The Cottonwood School
Cottonwood College Prep Academy (CCPA) is an optional hybrid high school pathway of TCS located in the Buckeye Union School District in El Dorado Hills. CCPA is a hybrid pathway that includes in-person instruction in English, Science, Social Science, Video Productions, and mandatory online courses in Mathematics and World Language. Our pathway incorporates Design Thinking, emphasizing the creation and testing of innovative solutions to tackle complex, unfamiliar challenges. Students will actively participate in hands-on activities such as prototyping, robotics, Model UN simulations, and theater as well as engage in mentorships and internships to further develop their skills and real-world experience.
What’s Happening
Our students craft engaging “SLO Down” slides each week, by each selecting one of our Student Learner Outcomes (SLOs) as a framework for the content of their slide. Each slide spotlights the SLO as it relates to a current event or a personal interest. These slides serve as a visually captivating platform, illustrating the richness of our educational experiences!
Step into the vibrancy of daily life at CCPA. In our state-of-the art facility students engage in interdisciplinary projects that are designed to assist students in developing their collaborative and critical-thinking skills. These photos highlight the collaborative nature of student projects and our facility.
9th/10th Grade Entry Event Part 2!
We took our 9th and 10th graders on a culinary adventure with an immersive entry event to get them excited about their upcoming garden project! As a follow-up to their "Global Taste Trek" activity, we transformed one of our classrooms into a full-on bistro, complete...
Peace Day Project
Last week, our campus came alive with creativity as students showcased their Peace Day projects, each one offering a unique perspective on what peace means to them. We organized a "gallery walk," allowing everyone to take their time exploring the diverse and...
International Day of Peace
Our students kicked off inspiring projects to celebrate International Day of Peace by exploring this year’s theme, "Cultivating a Culture of Peace." Together, we broke down what this theme means to us, both as individuals and as a campus community. Conversations...
Fall Ball Information
Purchasing Tickets Before purchasing a ticket, you must fill out and submit your Dance Contract/Guest Pass. Once your paperwork is approved, you will receive an email with the code to purchase your ticket on the Cottonwood ordering site. Please follow these steps: ...
Global Taste Trek!
Our 9th and 10th graders kicked off their interdisciplinary project with a fun and interactive event! Students were challenged to place images of different foods on the countries they believed those foods originated from on a giant, wall-sized map. The hands-on...