In addition to CCA’s core curriculum, students enjoy many enrichment classes including art, PE, music, library, and Exploratory.

 

Art

Art Program Christ Classical AcademyCCA values art as an important part of classical education. Students in grades Kindergarten and above have art once a week and learn a variety of art techniques. Classroom studies from science, history, and literature are integrated into art instruction.

Exploratory

Exploratory Christ Classical AcademyStudents in K-5th grades participate in Exploratory once a week.

Keyboarding

Keyboarding Christ Classical AcademyCCA 6th graders participate in keyboarding once a week. Students learn to type correctly and learn basic computer skills.

Library

Library Christ Classical AcademyK-5th grade students have library as an enrichment class once a week.

Math Lab

Math Lab Christ Classical AcademyCCA 7th & 8th graders participate in Math Lab once a week. This hands-on math class provides dedicated time for students to work on skills they may struggle with, as identified by data from the ITBS (Iowa Test of Basic Skills) standardized test.

Music

Music Christ Classical AcademyStudents in K-5th grades participate in a music class once a week. Students will perform 1-2 times a year. Students in 6th-8th grades participate in a percussion class once a week.

Physical Education

Physical Education Christ Classical AcademyStudents in grades Kindergarten and above participate in PE one day a week.

Spiritual Formation

Spiritual Formation Christ Classical AcademyCCA Upper School students participate in Spiritual Formation once a week. They are separated into groups–middle school girls, middle school boys, high school girls, and high school boys–and are paired with female or male mentors appropriately. The goal of this time is to grow in their relationship with each other and with the Lord with the focus of the class being heart formation.

Study Skills

Study Skills Christ Classical AcademyCCA high school students participate in Study Skills once a week. The purpose of this class is to prepare students to take the ACT by taking practice tests and learning test-taking skills.