Cascades Academy of Central Oregon is a coeducational private traditional school for students in grades Kindergarten through 12.
Cascades Academy offers a challenging college preparatory curriculum that encourages academic excellence at all levels through a highly interactive educational experience. The school's curriculum emphasizes experiential learning, outdoor education, and community service. In addition, small class sizes create a secure learning environment and foster individualized attention. Mission StatementCascades Academy weaves a challenging academic program with a broad range of shared experiences and recognizes each individual in a community of inspired students, talented teachers, and involved parents.HistoryCascades Academy was founded in 2003 in order to fulfill the need for an independent, PK-12 college preparatory school in Central Oregon. The school opened its doors with 61 students. Now in its 10th year, the school has more than doubled in size to its current K-12 enrollment of over 140 students. The school is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.Program OverviewCascades Academy offers a challenging college preparatory curriculum that integrates experiential learning, outdoor education, arts, and service learning. Small class sizes allow teachers to discover every student's unique potential - finding the right balance of challenge and support to help each student excel in a caring and dynamic community. Curriculum All grade levels have instruction in language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, Spanish, art, music, and technology. In addition we offer the following specialty classes:K-5: Storyline and Fitness (swimming, gymnastics, Tae Kwon Do, skiing/snowboarding)6-8: Health & Fitness (yoga, skiing/snowboarding, field games, indoor soccer) and Clubs (guitar, computer programming, photography, First-Aid/CPR, woodworking)9-12: Internships, Mastery Projects and Electives (documentary film, wilderness skills, The New Yorker, running, filmmaking, lyric writing)Experiential Learning & Outdoor EducationWe often get asked about what "experiential learning" means and how do we "do it". To us, experiential learning means that the students are engaged in their learning. They are active. They are outdoors. They are solving problems independently and/or collaboratively. They fail or succeed, but they are not afraid to fail. They reflect about what they have learned, and the learning sticks because of their engagement. "Studying for the test" seldom supports learning that lasts. Active learning supports creativity and deeper understanding. This learning can take many forms. Some examples include:Storyline Method - Lower SchoolGuest speakers who present real-world expertise in their field - Grades K-12Independent Projects - Grades 5 and 8Mastery Projects - Upper SchoolRobotics - Grades 4-5 Science Fair - Middle SchoolConfluence Leadership Orientation (3 days) - Middle and Upper SchoolOpal Creek Orientation (3 days) - Grades 4-5Fall Traveling School (one week) - Upper SchoolAutumn Outings (3 days) - Middle SchoolSpring Traveling School (one week) - Grades 3-12Outdoor School - Lower SchoolWeekly Thursday Afternoon Outdoor Adventures and Expeditions - Middle and Upper SchoolService Learning100% of students participate in our service learning program. Community service partners include the The American Red Cross, Deschutes River Trail, Bend Community Center, Fox Hollow Retirement Community, Humane Society of Central Oregon, Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, and many other organizations. Students have the opportunity to choose the organizations with whom they would like to work, keeping them engaged in the service and dedicated to the outcomes.Students & Faculty at a GlanceGrades: Pre-Kindergarten* through 12th grade (Pre-K will be offered beginning Fall 2013)Faculty and Staff: 25 full & part-time faculty and staffStudent Body: 144 (K-12)Target Class Size: 16-18 students
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| Total Enrollment | 108 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Student Teacher Ratio | 7 : 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gender | 38% Male / 62% Female | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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