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

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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.

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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

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Scoop Into CCPA!

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Model UN

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Event Series Counselor Spring Institute

Counselor Spring Institute

California State University, Sacramento 6000 J St., Sacramento, CA, United States

Registration is now open for the 3rd annual Counselor Spring Institute! Embark on a transformative experience at the 3rd annual Counselor Spring Institute: C.A.R.E. - The Counselor's Compass. This event […]

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Yearbook

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Capture memories, tell stories, and leave a lasting legacy with the Yearbook Club! From snapping photos at school events to designing creative layouts, this club offers a chance to showcase […]

Event Series Math Tutoring

Math Tutoring

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Struggling with equations or aiming to ace your next math test? The Math Tutoring is here to help! Whether you're tackling algebra, geometry, or calculus, our friendly tutors are ready […]

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. 

Model UN Conference

This past Saturday, March 22, CCPA’s Model UN Club participated in a Model UN Conference. The topic of the conference was “Combating Orgaized Crime.” Students met with other delegates and discussed the issues to come up with a solution to combating organized crime....

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CCPA Documentary Film Fest!

What a night! Our 11th and 12th graders premiered their documentaries at CCPA’s Documentary Film Fest, sharing powerful stories with family and community members. Meanwhile, our 9th and 10th graders worked the red carpet as press, conducting interviews and capturing...

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CCPA Documentary Film Fest!

We are excited announce CCPA’s Documentary Film Fest on March 18th, 2025 at 3921 Sandstone Drive #102, El Dorado Hills, CA 95742. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the first screening begins promptly at 6:15 PM. Our 11th and 12th-grade students have been working diligently...

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Pickleball Fever Hits CCPA!

Big news! CCPA now has its very own pickleball court, and our students are loving it! What started as an idea quickly turned into an exciting new space where students can challenge their friends, stay active, and have a blast during lunch and after school. The energy...

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