The Academy is divided into four divisions:
The Children's House-    ages 2 1/2 through 5 years.
The Primary Division-    ages 4 3/4 through 9 years.
The Elemenbtary Division-    8 3/4 through 11 3/4 years.
The CAPA Division-    ages 11 3/4 through 18(Grades 7-12).

CCPAA Elementary Science Fair (Jan 2005)

Teachers at CCPAA are qualified, credentialed and passionate in their desire to work with students. Both teachers and teacher's aides are selected for their abilities to work in open classroom environment, as well as for their genuine love of children and young adults. Teachers in the Children's House, Primary and Elementary Divisions are Montessori trained. Our faculty, additionally includes very qualified specialists for music, dance, drama, fine arts, gymnastics, physical education and sports, foreign language study and computers.

The curriculum of the Academy meets and surpasses the requirements set by the State of California. Written evaluations, based upon mastery, are given every six weeks. Progress reports are available any time during this period, upon request for the parent(or student, in  the CAPA Division). Conferences are required at the first and fourth grading periods, but may be scheduled with individual teachers at any time during the academic year. The Stanford Achievement Tests(Primary through Grade 10), are administered every year in May. The results of these tests are available to the public. PSAT is administered in October. Information on SAT and ACT registrations is available in the Counseling Office.

TRANSPORTATION: CCPAA provides a car pool list in the office for parents interested in ride sharing. The office can assist you in finding students and parents who live in your general area. CCPAA is located within walking distance of the city bus lines.  Additionally, there are two CAPA vans which provide service to and from the San Diego Campus.  For further information, please contact the office.

CCPAA Winter Concert 2004