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Educating the whole child for the whole world

Welcome to CCPS

“The Whole Child for the Whole World.” That’s a longtime slogan for our school, developed by the founders back in 2006 as they envisioned a short phrase to express the fuller mission and impact the school would seek to establish. Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School (CCPS) is a preeminent public charter school in Albuquerque, with a unique approach to teaching and learning for students in grades 6-12.
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Lottery Process

Learn about the CCPS Lottery Process
and what it takes to become
a CCPS student.
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International Baccalaureate

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a global leader
in international education—developing inquiring,
knowledgeable, confident, and caring young people.
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Mission & Philosophy

Learn about the Mission and
Educational Philosophy of CCPS.
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Meet Our Staff

Meet the Staff of CCPS.
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Lottery Process

Learn about the CCPS Lottery Process and what it takes to become a CCPS student.

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International Baccalaureate

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a global leader in international education—developing inquiring, knowledgeable, confident, and caring young people.

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Mission & Philosophy

Learn about the Mission and Educational Philosophy of CCPS.

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Meet Our Staff

Meet the Staff of CCPS.

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Academics

View the bell schedule, learn about CCPS Curriculum, see our school Departments and learn about the CCPS International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program.

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Community

Our Community page has school information for Students, Parents, and Teachers. You can also learn about our Summer Program and our Governing Council.

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Our Programs

Learn about our programs from our ESports, Chess, Mock Trial, to our Speech and Debate programs.

We also have athletic programs ranging from Basketball, Soccer, Cross Country, Volleyball, Golf, Swimming, to Track & Field.

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What Sets Cottonwood Apart

24:1

Middle School
Class Size

18:1

High School
Class Size

67%

Percent of Faculty with
Advanced Degrees

98%

College Acceptance Rate
(2 or 4 year College)

25+

Student Led
Clubs

11

NMAA Athletics
and Activities

Check out what’s been going on!

Legally Blonde The Musical starts tomorrow with a Legally Blonde The Musical starts tomorrow with a “pay what you want” show starting at 7:00pm at Rio Grande High School PAC! Tickets for Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday shows can be purchased with the link in our bio!
Our 2023 IB Visual Arts Exhibition is here! Join u Our 2023 IB Visual Arts Exhibition is here! Join us for our opening reception of See You Later Space Cowboy THIS Friday, March 31, from 5-8pm! We will have tasty treats from Pop Pop's Italian Ice Truck, hand printed merch, and LOTS of art! Pre-orders for hand printed spirit tees and totes can be purchased at the show for $12. While supplies last.
Congratulations to our Speech and Debate team for Congratulations to our Speech and Debate team for placing first this past weekend at district! Ten students also qualified to go Nationals this summer in Phoenix!
Students, don't forget tomorrow the PTO club will Students, don't forget tomorrow the PTO club will be having their "Lucky Leprechaun Snack Bar" during the first break of the day! They will have 5 lucky snacks and will have a lucky leprechaun sticker that can be redeemed at the lucky snack bar for a lucky prize.
Don’t forget this week is spirit week! Let’s h Don’t forget this week is spirit week! Let’s have some fun going into Spring Break!
The Scholastic Book Fair is almost over! Students The Scholastic Book Fair is almost over! Students have time to visit during their study hall, lunch, or whenever their teachers allow. The book fair will also be open until 5:00pm on Friday during the 6th and 7th grade biography projects!
First day of the Scholastic Book Fair was a succes First day of the Scholastic Book Fair was a success! Students can visit during lunch and classes when teachers allow for the rest of the week! It will also be open during the 6th and 7th grade biography projects this Friday till 5:00pm!
Are you ready for this years Scholastic Book Fair? Are you ready for this years Scholastic Book Fair?! Students will be visiting during their English class on Monday. Students can also visit during lunch and other classes throughout the rest of the week! Tag us and let us know what you’ll be reading!
Happy Fry-Day! Gardening club planted some old pot Happy Fry-Day! Gardening club planted some old potatoes a few weeks ago and we are looking forward to seeing if any spuds grow! 🥔👀
Congratulations to our Speech and Debate team for Congratulations to our Speech and Debate team for being awarded the “Overall School of Excellence” at their state tournament this weekend! Go coyotes!
Our 8th graders had to plan a dinner party in heal Our 8th graders had to plan a dinner party in health class in which the students designed a healthy meal. Students, swing by Ms. Jones’ room to check out all the wonderful plates!
The MathCounts Team rocked it this past weekend at The MathCounts Team rocked it this past weekend at UNM for their tournament!
Congratulations to the CCPS Mock Trial teams as we Congratulations to the CCPS Mock Trial teams as we qualified two teams for the State Tournament in three weeks!
First math lesson in Ms. Garcia’s new classroom! First math lesson in Ms. Garcia’s new classroom!
District basketball games begin tonight with our b District basketball games begin tonight with our boys at 6:00 at Sandia Prep. The girls play tomorrow at 6:00 at Sandia prep as well. As an incentive to root on our teams, if we can get 200 fans to attend the games we will get a dress down day at the end of the week! Come out and cheer them on to victory!
Boys and girls 3A swimming and diving state champi Boys and girls 3A swimming and diving state champions! Go coyotes!
First staff meeting in Ms. Garcia’s new 6th grad First staff meeting in Ms. Garcia’s new 6th grade classroom! Our sixth grade students will be having class for the first time in the new rooms on Tuesday! 🎉🎉🎉
CCPS is on a two hour delay. Classes will begin at CCPS is on a two hour delay. Classes will begin at 9:35am. Busses will run two hours later than their usual times.
The PTO Club will be selling Valentine's Day donut The PTO Club will be selling Valentine's Day donuts and cards tomorrow during the first break for $3. The Sunshine Club will also be selling Valentine's at lunch!
Go coyote swimmers! They are at the District 5 cha Go coyote swimmers! They are at the District 5 championship! Go coyotes!
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Address:
7801 Jefferson Street NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109


Phone:

505-998-1021

Fax:
505-341-9510

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