Preparing for the Next Chapter
In high school, students build on and benefit from the foundation laid in earlier years. It’s also the time when planning for college and a career takes priority. While our primary goal is to prepare our students for the next chapter in their lives, we also want them to have a great high school experience and look back fondly on their time here.
At CCA, our commitment to faith and a strong sense of community allows us to accomplish our educational mission. When healthy relationships exist between teachers and students, expectations and goals are more easily met.
We provide a comprehensive, Biblically informed education that prepares students for effective leadership and service in the 21st century. CCA enables high school students to pursue their areas of passion in an academically rigorous environment.
Ninth Grade
Language Arts
Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of literary genres. Students use the writing process to produce paragraphs and papers of five paragraphs. In addition, students further develop their listening, grammar, study, and reference skills.
Text:
Elements of Literature 3rd Course
Publisher: Holt Elements of Literature
Writers INC
Publisher: Write Source
Vocabulary for Achievement – 3rd course
Publisher: Great Source
Course: Physical Science
The study of the inorganic world. The four main branches of physical science (astronomy, physics, chemistry, and earth science) are brought together to provide a broad picture of each of these fields.
Text: Physical Science: Concepts in Action
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Course: World Geography
This course introduces students to the region of North America from a geographic perspective. The course begins with exploring the basics in terms of the physical environment, historical development and political economy, and subsequently explores North America by breaking it down into its sub-regions.
Text: Geography: The Human and Physical World
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Course: Algebra I
Algebra I is the critical element in secondary mathematics education. Topics introduced in Algebra I provide the foundation students require for future success in high school mathematics, critical thinking, and problem solving. The primary goal in Algebra I is to help students transfer their concrete mathematical knowledge to more abstract algebraic generalizations.
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Tenth Grade
Course: English
Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of literary elements, devices, and themes of modern literature in addition to using the writing process to produce specific types of papers. Speaking and listening skills, vocabulary skills, study reference skills, and a study of mass media are also included.
Text: Various paperbacks by world literature authors, Vocabulary for Achievement – 4th
Publisher: Great Source
Course: Spanish I
The principle emphasis of this course is to gain an understanding of the language through the study of grammar and vocabulary. The course will also build a better understanding of the customs, language, culture, and peoples of the Hispanic world.
Text: Realidades 1
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Course: Biology
Biology is the science of life. Biologists study the structure, function, growth, origin, and distribution of living organisms. ByDesign biology textbooks are written from a Christian perspective while attempting to understand the secular position of Darwinian evolution.
Text: ByDesign Biology
Publisher: Kendall Hunt
Course: World History
This course will illuminate connections between our lives and those of our ancestors around the world. Students will uncover patterns of behavior, identify historical trends and themes, and explore historical movements and concepts, and test theories.
Text: World History
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Course: Algebra II
Topics that were first introduced in Algebra I are built upon and applied to problems that require higher-order thinking skills. Additional topics will also be introduced in a variety of methods, including self-discovery activities, group projects and presentations, and teacher-led class discussions. Algebra II builds a foundation of mathematics for those students going on to PreCalculus and/or students who are college-bound. Along with many colleges, a majority of careers require successful completion of an Algebra II course.
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Eleventh Grade
Course: English
The study of literature, language, and composition with an emphasis placed on developing an understanding of major authors, periods, features, and themes of American literature. There is also a focus on using the writing process to produce specific types of papers, including literary analysis, the documented argumentative essay, and a research paper.
Text: Elements of Literature 5th Course
Publisher: Holt Elements of Literature
Text: Vocabulary for Achievement 5th Course
Publisher: Write Source
Text: Writer’s INC
Publisher: Great Source
Course: Spanish II
This course expands the students’ knowledge of grammar and vocabulary so that they may communicate and understand the language on a more advanced level. Writing and reading the language is also emphasized, as well as an appreciation of and exposure to the Hispanic culture.
Text: Realidades 2
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Course: Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy is the study of the structure and relationship between body parts. Physiology is the study of the function of body parts and the body as a whole. Understanding the way we have been created and how things work together as a whole helps us maintain the body God has given us.
Text: Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology
Publisher: Pearson
Course: Chemistry
Chemistry is a branch of science that involves the study of the composition, structure, and properties of matter. This course helps students understand the world from a molecular level.
Text: Chemistry
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Course: U.S. History
This course covers American history from the Colonial Period and the American Revolution to the present day.
Text: The Americans
Publisher: Holt McDougal
Course: Precalculus
This course is designed to cover topics in Algebra ranging from polynomial, rational, and exponential functions to conic sections. Trigonometry concepts such as Law of Sines and Cosines will be introduced. Students will then begin analytic geometry and calculus concepts such as limits, derivatives, and integrals. This class is important for any student planning to take a college algebra or college precalculus class
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Twelfth Grade
Course: College Writing
Through the study of a variety of text types and media, students build knowledge, analyze ideas, delineate arguments, and develop writing, collaboration, and communication skills.
Text: A Pocket Guide to Public Speaking
Publisher: Bedrod/Martin Publishing
Text: A Pocket Style Manual
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Text: Vocabulary for Achievement – 6th Course
Publisher: Great Source
Text: Writing Your Way Through College
Publisher: Heinemann Publishing
Course: Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy is the study of the structure and relationship between body parts. Physiology is the study of the function of body parts and the body as a whole. Understanding the way we have been created and how things work together as a whole helps us maintain the body God has given us.
Text: Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology
Publisher: Pearson
Course: Chemistry
Chemistry is a branch of science that involves the study of the composition, structure, and properties of matter. This course helps students understand the world from a molecular level.
Text: Chemistry
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Course: U.S. Government
Topics include the foundations of U.S. government, the three major branches of government, and the U.S. Constitution. Students study the details of the political system at the national, state, and local levels. Comparisons are made between the American government and other political systems.
Text: Building Citizenship Civics & Economics
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Course: Geometry
Geometry is a critical component of a mathematics education in which students are required to relate concepts from algebra I and Algebra II to geometric phenomena. This course requires students to focus on logical proof and critical thinking when solving problems or evaluating arguments. Much of the course is focused on preparation for Pre-Calculus, and thus several concepts and activities preview topics from these higher-level mathematics courses and analytic geometry.
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Most CCA graduates choose to pursue secondary education and have been accepted at a wide range of univeristies and colleges including the following institutions:
Arizona State University Pacific Union College
Central Washington University Seattle Pacific University
Colorado Christian University University of Idaho
Colorado School of Mines University of Washington
Gonzaga University Walla Walla University
Loma Linda University Washington State University
Loyola Marymount University Whitworth University
College Readiness
Students, parents and guardians are encouraged to start thinking about post-high school plans beginning in middle school. We developed a class to help students through the process of planning for their secondary educational careers. High School & Beyond, provides students with career and college exploration, guidance and evaluation. Expected School wide Learning Results (ESLR) are evaluated through an accumulated portfolio. Students give a presentation to staff and parents at the end of their senior year.
Additional Resources
CCA provides additional college planning assistance through our administration team. From SAT/ACT testing and scholarship availability to the application submission, we’ll do our best to help you navigate the college search process. To make an appointment or for more information, contact Amanda Saxby.