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The CCA curriculum includes core courses in math, science, language arts/English and social studies for every grade. CCA also offers Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) Courses.
CCA offers a wide range of engaging elective courses available as early as kindergarten. Learners can explore a world language like Spanish or Chinese, tap into their creativity with Digital Arts or 3D Modeling, or prepare for a career with courses like Entrepreneurship or Sports & Entertainment Management.
CCA’s curriculum is always evolving and growing. The latest developments and best practices in education are monitored and incorporated into lessons. The program is designed to provide learners with the latest subject matter content, aligned with state and national standards.
Course Title
Course Type
Grade
Subject
Duration
Driver’s Education
Elective
9 – 12
Other
Semester
Driver’s Education covers the necessary steps to obtain the Pennsylvania driver’s permit and junior driver’s license, as well as the fundamental skills for responsible driving. The learner will identify and recognize traffic laws, signs and other markings, and basic checks on a vehicle. Also covered are the rules for sharing the roadway, responding to weather conditions and other vehicle emergencies, insurance needs and legally required vehicle maintenance.
Research Basics: Sharpening Your Inquiry Skills
Elective
9 – 12
Arts and Humanities
Quarter
Whether you are working on a college essay or an argumentative essay to prove your point of view, Research Basics is for you. Learners will refine their research skills by learning how to locate quality tools and sources, identify author’s bias, and establish a perspective to be a strong informational and argumentative writer. Learners will also practice how to build accurate source lists giving credit back to every author and article used for research.
Outdoor Emergency Preparedness
Elective
9 – 12
Health and PE
Quarter
Learners in Outdoor Emergency Preparedness will develop an understanding of ways to protect themselves, their community, and environment in an outdoor emergency. Learners will demonstrate outdoor skills and techniques and apply them in different settings. Course topics include fitness and wellness benefits with each outdoor activity, the proper use and care of outdoor equipment, planning for outdoor activities, first aid, outdoor emergency care, CPR, and winter rescue. Learners will also develop an understanding of outdoor sports injuries, wilderness extractions, high-altitude illness, cold weather conditions, and specialized equipment for emergency care and transportation in challenging environments.
MS Japanese
Elective
6 7 8
World Language
Year
The middle school Japanese language course utilizes the Rosetta Stone e-learning platform. Rosetta Stone is a mastery-based program that allows learners to work at their own pace through daily language lessons. A learner’s familiarity with the language is assessed at the beginning and assigned a level of one through five. The goal is for learners to complete their designated level in one school year. During the course, learners enjoy supplemental discussion boards and live classroom sessions with their peers to practice speaking and listening skills, and learn about the culture of the language they are studying. Learners also will have access to the many games and activities within the Rosetta Stone program for extra practice, which makes learning the language fun and interesting.
American Sign Language 2
Elective
9 – 12
Arts and Humanities
Year
American Sign Language 2 is a continuation of the study of American Sign Language and Deaf culture, traditions, and history. This course is focused on language production and meaningful and applied language use. Learners will build on their core knowledge of the language to explore grammar and construct complex sentences using fingerspelling to express their opinions. By the end of the course, learners will have created portfolio-style evidence of learning to demonstrate their knowledge. The successful American Sign Language 2 learner will produce language in video recordings. Due to the cumulative nature of language studies, a minimum grade of 75% (C) in American Sign Language 1 is recommended.
*NCAA Eligibility Center approved course
American Sign Language 1
Elective
9 – 12
Arts and Humanities
Year
American Sign Language 1 is the study of American Sign Language and Deaf culture, traditions, and history. Learners will be introduced to the basics of ASL signs and phrases, fingerspelling production, and sentence construction. Learners will also explore Deaf culture and the contributions of historically significant people in the Deaf community. By the end of the course, students will create portfolio-style evidence of learning to demonstrate their knowledge.
*NCAA Eligibility Center approved course
Arabic 2
Elective
9 – 12
Arts and Humanities
Year
In Arabic 2, learners strengthen previously acquired writing skills and use of the symbols of the Arabic language. In addition, they will build the following skills: 1) Tell a story or anecdote (oral and written) using complex sentences, 2) Describe themselves and others, including past activities and future plans, and 3) Speak extemporaneously to a topic studied during the course. Learners will be able to answer questions and maintain a conversation with a native speaker about basic topics such as their city, family, interests, studies, likes and dislikes, etc. Further, learners will be able to contrast and compare English and Arabic by translating sentences and short paragraphs. The successful Arabic 2 learner will produce language in audio recordings and in writing. Due to the cumulative nature of language studies, a minimum grade of 75% (C) in Arabic 1 is recommended.
*NCAA Eligibility Center approved course
Arabic 1
Elective
9 – 12
Arts and Humanities
Year
By the end of Arabic 1, learners will master the Arabic alphabet and sound system, be able to distinguish and pronounce all Arabic sounds, and write accurately from dictation, comprehend simple print/audio/video texts on familiar topics, and compose simple paragraphs about themselves and their families and friends. Learners will learn the differences between formal and spoken or dialectal Arabic. They will be able to use cultural expressions from the Arabic-speaking world appropriately. Finally, learners will acquire a basic understanding of the geography of the Arabic-speaking world and an awareness of common traditions and customs from Arab cultures.
*NCAA Eligibility Center approved course
German 4
Elective
9 – 12
Arts and Humanities
Year
German 4 is designed to continue developing an authentic and practical understanding of the German language and culture. Learners will have the ability to understand and use nuanced vocabulary in real-life situations and learning scenarios. They will be able to use a variety of cultural terms and to talk about cultural issues, such as the environment, health, college life, etc. All new concepts will be introduced in context while incorporating carious listening, speaking, and writing activities. Level 4 language learning will be individualized to meet the goals of the learners pertaining to their career, travel, and higher education goals. The successful German 4 learner will produce language in audio recordings and in writing. Due to the cumulative nature of language studies, a minimum grade of 75% (C) in German 3 is recommended.
*NCAA Eligibility Center approved course
German 3
Elective
9 – 12
Arts and Humanities
Year
German 3 is designed to build upon skills learned in German 2 and prepare learners to communicate further using reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Learners in this course will build upon thematic vocabulary dealing with media, transportation, hypothetical situations, shopping, etc. Throughout the course, learners will develop the ability to communicate in multiple tenses. Intercultural understandings are embedded in the course using a variety of media, discussions and by referring to the variety of greetings, driving rules, and routine tasks in German-speaking countries. Learners will complete hands-on activities and innovative assignments to achieve the Can-Do statements laid out in the course. The successful German 3 learner will produce language in audio recordings and in writing. Due to the cumulative nature of language studies, a minimum grade of 75% (C) in German 2 is recommended.
*NCAA Eligibility Center approved course
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