Apply Now for 2024-2025

Hybrid High School Pathway of TCS

Cottonwood College Prep Academy: A Hybrid High School Pathway of The Cottonwood School

We pride ourselves on being an interdisciplinary, project-based, Montessori-inspired pathway of TCS that encourages
exploration, collaboration, and creativity. We serve El Dorado Hills, Folsom, Cameron Park, Granite Bay, Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, and Placerville.

School Information

Learn more about what makes Cottonwood College Prep Academy a great place to get an education.

College and Career Center

Get the information and tools to apply to college or prepare for a career after high school.

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.

Montessori quote

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

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

This Month

Calendar of Events

S Sun

M Mon

T Tue

W Wed

T Thu

F Fri

S Sat

0 events,

3 events,

6 events,

-

ASVAB Interpretation

+ 3 More

6 events,

-

FAFSA Presentation

+ 3 More

5 events,

+ 2 More

1 event,

1 event,

0 events,

3 events,

7 events,

+ 4 More

3 events,

Study Group

Study Group

2 events,

3 events,

2 events,

2 events,

2 events,

3 events,

2 events,

2 events,

3 events,

0 events,

0 events,

1 event,

2 events,

2 events,

1 event,

1 event,

1 event,

1 event,

1 event,

2 events,

1 event,

1 event,

1 event,

0 events,

+ 3 More
+ 3 More
+ 2 More
+ 4 More

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

Study Group

CCPA

This is a study hall for CCPA and TCS High School students.

Fall Student-Led Conferences

CCPA

Students lead their own conferences showcasing what they have accomplished over the semester.

Winter Break

CCPA

Winter 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. 

Back-to-School Swag Sale!

Jul 19, 2024

We are just weeks away from the CCPA back-to-school sale! Here are the details: Sale Dates: August 6th - September 10th 30% off all merchandise! Free shipping on orders over $75 $5 shipping on orders under $75 No promo code is needed! Click the link below or scan the...

read more

Will You Sign My Yearbook?

May 22, 2024

Last week, our students at CCPA received their yearbooks on one of their last physical days at school. It was incredible to watch their reactions as they excitedly passed them around, eager to collect autographs from friends and teachers. The energy was infectious,...

read more

Senior Night 2024

May 15, 2024

Last week, we celebrated our graduating seniors and their families with an enchanting, ice cream filled Senior Night! Laughter filled the air as everyone savored delicious scoops of ice cream and enjoyed each other's company. The highlight of the event was undoubtedly...

read more

CCPA’s Yearbook 2023 – 2024

May 8, 2024

This year, CCPA is releasing our first-ever physical yearbook! It's been a long time coming, and it's all thanks to the students who spoke up and advocated for it. We started a yearbook club because so many students wanted one – how cool is that? And get this: the...

read more

Prom Night!

May 3, 2024

Prom this year was an absolute blast! Seeing our in-person high schoolers and fully online students come together under one roof was incredible. The dance floor was alive with energy, as everyone let loose and had a great time. It was awesome to see friendships formed...

read more