ACADEMICS
Rigorous College Prep
College Park Academy is a rigorous college preparatory school that prepares students for college and the real world by using personalized, blended learning to give our students the best tailored education to fit their needs. We understand each student is different, and we seek to provide the optimum education plan to maximize learning and success for each student.
Here at CPA, students take more agency over their learning and this allows them the room to develop a sense of self-motivation and efficiency. Their schedule is a blend of online courses and on-site courses and we provide the tools they need to flourish in both types. Because many courses are online, students hold more responsibility and freedom over the speed, time, and place they complete their assignments for their classes. Our students are ultimately the driving force behind their success at College Park Academy.
Our students meet with success coaches and staff to monitor efficiency and provide the support needed for students to thrive. Success coaches provide guidance and support with the online Connexus platform, study skill strategies and resources to support academic growth, and College and Career resources. Success coaches also engage in goal setting for student success and then monitor trends among students’ progress to ensure students are thriving and making the most of their education. Because our curriculum is personalized with student choice involved, our success coaches bridge the gap to ensure goals are being met and students are succeeding.
Acceleration
At CPA classes are personalized by the students themselves, allowing them to take the time they need to master a module, and then move forward when they are ready.
College Counseling
Our school counselors work closely with students during their time at College Park Academy to identify schools they want to apply to, walk them through the application process, and learn and experience various college programs to help them decide what they want to study.
Innovative approach to learning
Our innovative approach to learning at College Park Academy has proven successful in our test scores, which are some of the highest in Maryland. Our students take their education into their own hands and complete studies with enthusiasm and efficiency.
CPA is a rigorous college prep school, offering 6 foreign languages including Spanish, Chinese, German, French, American Sign, and Latin. We offer 14 Advanced Placement courses (including Computer Science and Art History), and up to 25 UMD college credits. Partnering with UMD allows us to provide unique course selection for students, enabling them to receive a more well-rounded education than the typical middle/high school student. Among this year’s UMD courses are Environmental Science 101, Philosophy 101, Intensive Intermediate French, Journalism, Architecture, Engineering, and Sociology 100.
We provide students with the tools, technology, and teachers needed to grow and fulfill their potential while preparing them for college. CPA partners with University of Maryland to provide an opportunity for students to gain college credits while experiencing college courses. College Park Academy students graduate ready to face college after their rigorous and unique learning