CCA - Programs

Our school has many unique features than enable us to provide an exemplary and comprehensive educational experience. The longer school day ensures students have additional time for the core subject areas while maintaining daily exposure to art, music, Spanish and technology.
                      
Program Goals and Outcomes

• All students will become proficient in English and Spanish.
• All students will demonstrate high levels of performance in reading and language arts; mathematics and science; character and ethics; health and fitness, art and music; and history and social science.
• All students will demonstrate advanced skills in leadership, critical thinking, writing and research that will be demonstrated regularly through testing, speaking, community involvement, project exhibitions and musical and theatrical performances.
• All students will come to understand their civic responsibilities through community studies and community involvement.
• Family and community assets to support student achievement will be enhanced through family service collaborations, family development programming, and parent leadership training and networking opportunities.
• Students will demonstrate a solid understanding of the Latino culture and history.
• Teachers and school staff will work closely with families to support high student achievement

The following is a sampling of the many unique features of our program:

• Free public charter school
• Small school and class size
• Full and half-day kindergarten
• Before and after-school programs
• Cultural & community-based service learning
• Extended day and extended year learning
• Teacher looping and strong teacher collaboration
• Every child will learn a second language
• 1:1 and small group tutoring available for all children
• Regular and frequent assessment
• Test-taking skills
• Training in public speaking
• Close working relationships with parents
• School uniforms
• High expectations
• Clear and consistent discipline procedures