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# Curriculum
CCPS has aligned our 6-12 curriculum to prepare students for success in pursuing the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The IB Diploma is a 2 year program (11th and 12th) that is recognized around the world as the most advanced secondary diploma available. Our 6-12 curriculum  is delivered using the Paideia instructional approach to education.  Paideia emphasizes student centered instruction and the integration of Socratic Seminars in an effort to maintain students at the center of the learning process. p
### Paideia
The Paideia Program advocates that all learners practice the critical thinking, communication skills, and attitudes necessary to earn a living, be an active citizen, and pursue a meaningful life. Paideia is active learning—fostering critical and creative thinking through , intellectual coaching, and authentic action. Paideia is high-quality education for all—preparing children of all backgrounds, in all kinds of schools, to live up to their full and resonant potential. Paideia is preparation for a full life—teaching all students to **Think**, **Discuss**, and **Act**in ways that will help them thrive in the volatile world of the 21st century.
### International Baccalaureate Diploma Program
The curriculum is made up of the DP core and six subject groups. Made up of the three required components, the DP core  aims to broaden students’ educational experience and challenge them to apply their knowledge and skills.
The three core elements are:
* **,** in which students reflect on the nature of knowledge and on how we know what we claim to know.
* , which is an independent, self-directed piece of research, finishing with a 4,000-word paper.
* , in which students complete a project related to those three concepts.
The six subject groups are:
### IB Learner Profile Traits
The IB learner profile represents ten attributes and characteristics valued at Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School that can help our students become responsible participants in their local, national, and global communities (IB, 2013). We promote and encourage the discussion of, and reference to, these traits across all content areas and grade-levels at CCPS through a variety of mediums.
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# Bell Schedule
Cottonwood follows a combination of regular and block schedule classes. Middle and high school students follow the same schedule with the exception being lunch time. Cottonwood holds two separate 40 minute lunch periods, one for middle school and the other for high school. Check out our daily bell schedule below.
Cottonwood follows APS for snow delays or closures. For two-hour delays before school clubs and activities will be cancelled. Students will need to listen to announcements for cancellation or confirmation of after-school activities for that day.
#### 2024-2025 School Year Bell Schedule
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# Admissions
## Lottery
As a charter school, admission into Cottonwood Classical is done through a lottery process.
## Lottery Application
Our lottery application is posted at the beginning of February each year.
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# Lottery
Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School is an PEC charter that abides by the New Mexico Public Education Department charter school lottery guidance.  is the lottery guidance and frequently asked questions from the New Mexico Public Education Department.
Cottonwood Classical holds a lottery every spring for the upcoming school year. Every prospective family needs to submit an application for their child to be eligible for potential admission.
There will be no other dates for open house/tours other than the dates listed below. Cottonwood Classical does not offer a shadowing program.
### Important Dates (2024-2025)
* **November 11th from 2:00pm-5:00pm** – Prospective New Family Open House:  No RSVP is required just drop in and join us for tours of our campus and any questions you may have about the lottery process.
* **January 6th from 2:00pm – 5:00pm** – Prospective New Family Open House:  No RSVP is required just drop in and join us for tours of our campus and any questions you may have about the lottery process.
* **February 1st at 9:00am** – Lottery application opens
* **February 28th at 11:59pm** – Lottery application closes
* **March 14th** – Lottery draw occurs at 10:00am and lottery offers and waitlist status emails sent no later than 3:00pm
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# Staff Directory
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# Lottery Application
The lottery application for the 2025-2026 school year will be available through a link on February 1st, 2025 and closes on February 28th, 2025.
Please contact us at ccps.lottery@cottonwoodclassical.org with any questions. Spanish translation services are available upon request to assist with completing the lottery application. Thank you for your interest in Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School!
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# Programs
## Activities
Cottonwood Classical is part of NMAA. As a school we participate in Mock Trial, Speech & Debate, Science Olympiad, and more.
## Athletics
Cottonwood Classical participates in NMAA in seven sports including cross country, track & field, volleyball, basketball, and more.
## Wellness
Cottonwood has both a counselor and social worker on staff for wen students need additional support.
## Clubs and Associations
Cottonwood Classical encourages students to start clubs that interest them each year and because of this they vary from year to year.
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# Activites
Cottonwood Classical is proudly part of the NMAA for ESPORTS, Mock Trial, Speech and Debate, and Science Olympiad. Students in grades 8-12 are allowed to compete in most of the activities listed above. If you are interested in any of these activities, please reach out to the sponsors below.
### ESPORTS
##### Club Sponsor: TBD
ESPORTS is a competitive activity where students compete against other schools by playing games such as League of Legends, Super Smash Bros, Rocket League, and more. ESPORTS begins in January of each year.
### Mock Trial
###### Club Sponsor: Mr. Bill Torres
###### Grades 8th – 12th
Mock Trial is a competitive groups in which students gain an understanding of the legal system by providing opportunities for school teams to participate in academic competitions where players assume attorney and witness roles in a court case.
### Science Olympiad
##### Club Sponsor: Ms. Maggie Bradney
##### Grades 6th – 12th
Science Olympiad is a competitive group in which students compete in 23 events pertaining to various fields of science, including earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering.
### Speech and Debate
Speech and Debate is a group in which students can participate in various competitions that can be more performance or full on debating against other students from a different school.
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# Athletics
Athletics is an important part of the Cottonwood experience. Every season our student-athletes gain lifelong lessons in the value of competition, perseverance, hard work, and the true meaning of teamwork. We believe that athletic competition is a powerful teacher. Physical and mental challenges in a team setting offer athletes the opportunity to develop leadership skills, self–confidence and a commitment to others that will inspire them to lead productive and active lives.
The major goal of an interscholastic athletic program is the same as for any other educational program—to provide youth with the opportunity to develop to their maximum potential. It should be noted that participation in athletic activities is a privilege offered to and earned by students.  Students must meet high academic standards in order to be eligible to tryout and stay on teams throughout the season. A GPA of 2.5 with no F’s is required of all CCPS athletes.
### Middle School Athletics
CCPS is now a member of the New Mexico Independent School Athletic League (NMISAL), the league includes the following schools, some of which are also in our high school athletics district: Albuquerque Academy, Bosque School, Sandia Preparatory School, Santa Fe Preparatory School, and St. Pius X High School.  In joining this newly formed league, we will be adding more sport opportunities for our middle school students.
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### High School Athletics
##### NMAA Athletics
CCPS is a member of the New Mexico Activities Association and is currently classified as a 3A school as a member of District 6.  For this school year CCPS is competing in the following varsity sports: basketball, cross country, golf, swimming, track and field, and girls volleyball. Students in grades 8th – 12th are eligible to participate in these sports.
### Student Athlete Requirements
##### Physical and Concussion Course Information
All student athletes must receive a physical prior to athletic participation.  A physical form, signed by the performing physician, must be submitted to the school before a student is declared eligible.  The physical must be dated **April 1, 2024 or later** and are only valid until the end of the school year.
Additionally, all student athletes must complete the NFHS Student Concussion Course prior to attending or participating in any athletic practices or game play, this an **annual expectation for all** of our student athletes.  And is a state law, for all NMAA participants which cannot be bypassed in any way. The following is the website where students can access the course, they must sign in and create a new account in order to complete the course.  Once they have done so, they can either print the certificate or email it to the athletic department.
Athletic Director: Chris Rigali christine.rigali@cottonwoodclassical.org
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# Wellness
If you need support or are experiencing a mental health emergency please use one of the following resources:
* NM Crisis and access line at 1-855-NMCRISIS (662-7474)
* National Suicide Prevention Lifeline- 1-800-273-8255
* Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – 988
* Crisis text line- 741741
* Presbyterian Behavioral Health – Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health:  (505) 291-2540
For ongoing support:
New Mexico Anti-Racist Hotline
* Phone: (833) 485-1335
* Email: ARAO.Hotline@state.nm.us
* Report Incident: 
Here are also some Distress Tolerance resources that can help to reduce distress in a moment:
Check out the Cottonwood Classical .
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# Clubs and Student Associations
Cottonwood supports a number of clubs each school year. Clubs are usually started based off of student interest. A few clubs that we have consistently had over the years have included Dungeon and Dragons, Social Action Club, Crafting Club, Art Club, and more. You can also find more information about some of the  we currently offer.
## Student Government
Student Government represents and advocates on behalf of the student body. They aspire to bring change and equality for all students. The board is comprised of six members and each grade level votes on two representatives.
Here are the 2024-2025 Student Government Board Members and Representatives.
**President**
* Shane Yara
**Vice President**
* Mylie Lanoy
**Secretary**
* Caitlin Leininger
**Administrative Assistant**
* Isabella Serbin
**Communications Officer**
* Madison Seidel
**8th Grade Chairman**
* Lilly Steele
**12th Grade Representatives**
* Noor Kaur
* Chloe Montoya
**11th Grade Representatives**
* Savannah Serbin
* Tyler Swanson
**10th Grade Representatives**
* Juan Sanchez
* Oliver Metheney
**9th Grade Representatives**
* Cordelia Parkes
* Abagail Mestas
**8th Grade Representatives**
* Rylee Press
* Lucia Griego
**7th Grade Representatives**
* Viloet Rogillo
* Lachlan Beyer
**6th Grade Representatives**
* Steele Gongora Versace
* Sofia Mora-Solano
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# Campus Info
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Cottonwood Classical is located in the Journal Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  May of 2023 CCPS completed a 24,000 sq. ft. addition to our campus.  This addition includes a full size gymnasium, black box theater, additional classrooms, and more. By September 2024 we will have about 5,000 sq. ft. of renovated spaces. To learn more about the expansion check out the .