Enrichment Classes

CCA 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.

Students in K-5th grades participate in Exploratory once a week.

CCA 6th graders participate in keyboarding once a week. Students learn to type correctly and learn basic computer skills.

K-5th grade students have library as an enrichment class once a week.

CCA 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.

Students 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.

Students in grades Kindergarten and above participate in PE one day a week.

CCA 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.

CCA 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.