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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.
5 events,
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 […]
English Tutoring
English Tutoring
CCPA and TCS High School students can receive help on any ELA assignments or projects that they have.
4 events,
Math Tutoring
Math Tutoring
All CCPA students and TCS high school students can receive tutoring in their math courses.
Social Studies Tutoring
Social Studies Tutoring
CCPA and TCS High School students can receive tutoring in their social science courses.
4 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.
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Culminating Event: Mock Election Night
Culminating Event: Mock Election Night
CCPA 11th and 12th-grade students wrap up their first project of the year with a mock election night. Students will present their positions on their propositions or candidates to attendees […]
Math Tutoring
Math Tutoring
All CCPA students and TCS high school students can receive tutoring in their math courses.
5 events,
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 […]
English Tutoring
English Tutoring
CCPA and TCS High School students can receive help on any ELA assignments or projects that they have.
4 events,
Math Tutoring
Math Tutoring
All CCPA students and TCS high school students can receive tutoring in their math courses.
Social Studies Tutoring
Social Studies Tutoring
CCPA and TCS High School students can receive tutoring in their social science courses.
4 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,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
5 events,
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 […]
English Tutoring
English Tutoring
CCPA and TCS High School students can receive help on any ELA assignments or projects that they have.
4 events,
Math Tutoring
Math Tutoring
All CCPA students and TCS high school students can receive tutoring in their math courses.
Social Studies Tutoring
Social Studies Tutoring
CCPA and TCS High School students can receive tutoring in their social science courses.
4 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,
0 events,
0 events,
3 events,
Math Tutoring
Math Tutoring
All CCPA students and TCS high school students can receive tutoring in their math courses.
5 events,
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 […]
English Tutoring
English Tutoring
CCPA and TCS High School students can receive help on any ELA assignments or projects that they have.
4 events,
Math Tutoring
Math Tutoring
All CCPA students and TCS high school students can receive tutoring in their math courses.
Social Studies Tutoring
Social Studies Tutoring
CCPA and TCS High School students can receive tutoring in their social science courses.
4 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.
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Office Hours with Mr. Shu
CCPAThis is the time for virtual office hours with Mr. Shumaker.
Leadership
CCPACCPA and TCS High School students can participate in student leadership.
Math Tutoring
CCPAAll CCPA students and TCS high school students can receive tutoring in their math courses.
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.
A Spectacular Unveiling: Grand Opening and Dedication
Yesterday marked a momentous occasion as CCPA opened its doors to the public in a Grand Opening which included a Dedication Ceremony. The air buzzed with excitement as board members, parents, students, and staff gathered to witness the unveiling of this...
CCPA American Government Students Write and Present Bills
CCPA 12th graders have spent the past few weeks of their American Government class stepping into the role of United States Congresspeople. After identifying a problem related to their personal interests, students completed extensive research to write bills that would...
CCPA Students Present Toy Product Pitch
CCPA students recently showcased their entrepreneurial skills by preparing and presenting a pitch for a toy product they created. They had the opportunity to present their toy prototype to a panel of professionals from the community. During their pitch, the students...
Self-Directed, Crime-related project to launch soon in Criminology
Criminology students are wrapping up a unit on the basics of crime. They've explored the way crimes are defined and categorized and how crime data is collected and reported. Students have considered crime through both a historical perspective (crime in other times and...
Exciting, New Things Happening at CCPA!
CCPA will be moving in the Fall of 2023! Our new location is next door to our current location. The new space will include: an innovation lab, media center, flex spaces for students to utilize for studying and creating, a United Nations stage and an outside space that...