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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.
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.
What’s Happening
Our students craft engaging “PR Package Slides” each week, often using one of our Student Learner Outcomes (SLOs) as a framework for content, to spotlight the vibrant happenings within our school community and keep everyone updated on current events. These slides serve as a visually captivating platform, illustrating the richness of our educational experiences!
Step into the vibrancy of CCPA’s new school facility that we proudly unveiled at the beginning of 2024. Students, faculty, and guests gathered to celebrate this monumental occasion with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting ceremony and exploration of state-of-the-art facilities. The photos featured here highlight some of our brand-new spaces designed to encourage creativity, collaboration, and innovation amongst staff and students.
New Episode Alert!
Tune into the new episode of the Cottonwood Counseling Podcast to learn how to enroll in college courses as a high school student! The link to the podcast can be found under the "Counseling" tab.
Introducing Video Production
Introducing CCPA's latest addition to our dynamic curriculum - the Video Productions class! Launched in January 2024 after winter break, this exciting course is already making waves under the guidance of CCPA’s newest member, Jessi Chapman. With a fresh perspective...
CCPA Swag Store Year-End Sale
The CCPA Swag Store Year-End Sale is live! The sale runs from January 30 until February 13. Use the discount code SPIRIT213 at checkout to receive 25% off all merchandise and free shipping on orders over $60. To access the store, click on the “Swag Store” link under...
Model UN Team planning CCPA’s first annual Model UN Conference
Say hello to CCPA's Model United Nations team! These students are currently planning CCPA's first annual Model UN Conference, and designing their own team blazers. Model UN provides them an outlet to develop research, speaking, and collaboration skills, all while...
CCPA is open for tours
CCPA's new location is open for tours. Give us a call (530.285.2003) to schedule your tour of the College Prep Academy. Our hybrid high school pathway provides students with the experience of learning in a classroom and personalization provided by online learning....