The Classical Academy High School (California)
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Classical Academy High School (CAHS) is a public charter school
located in Escondido, California
. First enrollment began in 2006, offering grades 9 and 10. In 2007, 11th grades positions were open. Beginning in the 2008-2009 school year, CAHS offered grades 9-12. The Principal for CAHS is Mr. Dana Moen.
CAHS is currently under the leadership of Principal, Dana Moen. CAHS is part of the Classical Academies (The Classical Academy, Coastal Academy, and Classical Academy High School) which are all overseen by the Executive Director, Cameron Curry.
students in a Personalized Learning environment that encourages competent, life-long learners
ready for college, career, and citizenship.
Studio– This program allows students to take all of their courses on campus Tuesday – Friday with a
credentialed teacher.
Flex- This program allows students to take all of their classes on campus two days per week with 3 days per week of online instruction.
Family– This program allows students to take all of their courses off site under the supervision of a credentialed teacher and their parent or guardian.
Blended– This program allows students access to studio, community college, and/or on-line classes
as well as courses taken at home under the supervision of a credentialed teacher.
A wide range of college prep, honors, Advanced Placement, and elective classes are available for students to choose from. Current Advanced Placement courses include US History, Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Biology, and World History. Elective choices at CAHS include: Art, Yearbook, Drama, Music Appreciation, Choir, Play Production, Robotics, ASB Leadership, Work Experience, Digital Media and Teacher’s Aide. Students also have the ability to take elective classes at a local community college or through the local Regional Occupation Program.
CAHS follows a “Quarter System,” similar to a typical college schedule. Students are able to focus on 3-4 courses at a time. The majority of the courses are considered “Accelerated” where a year’s worth of content is covered in 18 weeks. Courses that meet for a full 36 weeks include all levels of math, Advanced Placement courses, physical education, and some of the elective classes.
The average class size is 20-25 students.
Fall: Football, Girls Volleyball, Cross Country, Girls Tennis
Winter: Boys and Girls Soccer
Spring: Golf and Swimming
Charter school
Charter schools are primary or secondary schools that receive public money but are not subject to some of the rules, regulations, and statutes that apply to other public schools in exchange for some type of accountability for producing certain results, which are set forth in each school's charter...
located in Escondido, California
Escondido, California
Escondido is a city occupying a shallow valley ringed by rocky hills, just north of the city of San Diego, California. Founded in 1888, it is one of the oldest cities in San Diego County. The city had a population of 143,911 at the 2010 census. Its municipal government set itself an operating...
. First enrollment began in 2006, offering grades 9 and 10. In 2007, 11th grades positions were open. Beginning in the 2008-2009 school year, CAHS offered grades 9-12. The Principal for CAHS is Mr. Dana Moen.
CAHS is currently under the leadership of Principal, Dana Moen. CAHS is part of the Classical Academies (The Classical Academy, Coastal Academy, and Classical Academy High School) which are all overseen by the Executive Director, Cameron Curry.
Mission Statement
The mission of Classical Academy High School is to partner with parents in preparing 9th-12th gradestudents in a Personalized Learning environment that encourages competent, life-long learners
ready for college, career, and citizenship.
Program Choices
CAHS offers 4 program choices for students: Studio, Flex, Family, or Blended.Studio– This program allows students to take all of their courses on campus Tuesday – Friday with a
credentialed teacher.
Flex- This program allows students to take all of their classes on campus two days per week with 3 days per week of online instruction.
Family– This program allows students to take all of their courses off site under the supervision of a credentialed teacher and their parent or guardian.
Blended– This program allows students access to studio, community college, and/or on-line classes
as well as courses taken at home under the supervision of a credentialed teacher.
Academics
Classical Academy High School (CAHS) strives to prepare all students for college, career, and citizenship by teaching a rigorous and relevant curriculum that meets California state content standards as well as the University of California A-G requirements.A wide range of college prep, honors, Advanced Placement, and elective classes are available for students to choose from. Current Advanced Placement courses include US History, Calculus AB, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Biology, and World History. Elective choices at CAHS include: Art, Yearbook, Drama, Music Appreciation, Choir, Play Production, Robotics, ASB Leadership, Work Experience, Digital Media and Teacher’s Aide. Students also have the ability to take elective classes at a local community college or through the local Regional Occupation Program.
CAHS follows a “Quarter System,” similar to a typical college schedule. Students are able to focus on 3-4 courses at a time. The majority of the courses are considered “Accelerated” where a year’s worth of content is covered in 18 weeks. Courses that meet for a full 36 weeks include all levels of math, Advanced Placement courses, physical education, and some of the elective classes.
The average class size is 20-25 students.
Sports
CAHS is a member of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) and is offering the following sports for the 2010-11 school year:Fall: Football, Girls Volleyball, Cross Country, Girls Tennis
Winter: Boys and Girls Soccer
Spring: Golf and Swimming