Academics
Class subjects include the normal core subjects of English, Math, Science, and Social Studies, but a number of elective studies are offered as well, including programming, theatre, music, and photography.
In Social Studies or English, a broad course selection is offered. While CCHS by choice offers no AP classes in the humanities to allow for a more flexible curriculum, students may choose to take the AP tests. The English department offers classes on topics such as rhetoric and debate, American literature, British literature, contemporary literature, world literature, and black literature. The Social Studies department curriculum includes, among others, classes on Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, and 20th century United States history, as well as psychology, economics, sociology, world religions, and Marxism.
Foreign languages offerings are not merely French and Spanish, but Latin and Chinese as well. Introductory Swahili is included within the syllabus of "History of Africa."
Educational experiences and trips to other countries include one to Edinburgh, Scotland in 2008, two to Prague in the Czech Republic, Salzburg and Vienna in Austria in 2001 and 2005, one trip which explored the entire length of Italy from north to south in 2003, and one trip to Spain in 2004, staying in Madrid, Sorrento, and Malaga. In 2008 and 2009, there were trips to Quito, Ecuador. In 2003, 2007, 2009 and 2010 there were trips to Hokkaido Japan for the Concert Band and the Sci Fi club. There have been trips to China, East Timor, and Estonia.
A staple of recognition, the school's campus has a one-of-a-kind attribute – a giant 30-foot (9.1 m) high purple crayon covering an exhaust pipe in the middle of the courtyard. Recently, an addition of double-rainbow sculpture has been added in the memorial of Richard Koch.
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“Our first line of defense in raising children with values is modeling good behavior ourselves. This is critical. How will our kids learn tolerance for others if our hearts are filled with hate? Learn compassion if we are indifferent? Perceive academics as important if soccer practice is a higher priority than homework?”
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