1. CCA Information Night The 4x4 Schedule, Academic Programs and Student Panel
Presented by:
CCA Counselors & CCA Seniors

2. CCA’s Academic Year Consists of TWO TERMS
Each TERM, students complete 4 courses,
each of which covers one full year of curriculum
Fall Term Spring Term
Course 1
Course 5
Course 2
Course 6
Course 3
Course 7
Course 4
Course 8

3. Each TERM consists of two “quarters” &
each “quarter” is equivalent to a semester on a traditional schedule
Fall Term Spring Term
1st Quarter nd Quarter rd Quarter th Quarter
English 9
Integrated Math 1
Biology
Drawing and Design
Spanish I
Spanish II
Year-One PE
Speech & Debate

4. Sample Schedule 1 English 9 30-60 minutes Integrated Math 1 Biology
Fall Term Spring Term
English 9
30-60 minutes
Integrated Math 1
Biology
45 minutes
Drawing and Design
0-30 minutes
Spanish I
30 minutes
Spanish II
Year-One PE
Speech & Debate
Total
2 hours 45 minutes maximum
2 hours 30 minutes maximum

5. Sample Schedule 2 English 9 Honors 30-60 minutes
Fall Term Spring Term
English 9 Honors
30-60 minutes
Integrated Math II Honors
60-90 minutes
Integrated Math 1 Honors
Drawing and Design
0-30 minutes
Spanish I
30 minutes
Spanish II
Year-One PE
Biology
45 minutes
Total
3 hours 30 minutes maximum
3 hours 15 minutes maximum

6. 4x4 Schedule Grading
Students earn 2 final grades in each class taken per term.
The 1st grade is equal to a fall semester grade and the 2nd grade is equal to a spring semester grade on a traditional schedule.
1st quarter
FINAL GRADES
2nd quarter
FINAL GRADES
3rd quarter
FINAL GRADES
The 3rd grade is equal to a fall semester grade and the 4th grade is equal to a spring semester grade on a traditional schedule.
4th quarter
FINAL GRADES

7. Benefits and Challenges
of the 4x4 Schedule
Students have only 4 classes on which to
focus.
Students can “double up” in certain subject
areas (e.g. take two World Language, Math,
or Science classes in one year).
Students can take numerous electives.
Students have more schedule flexibility and can take “free periods” while still meeting college and graduation requirements.
Course content moves at a rapid pace.
Students sometimes choose too many
demanding classes instead of exploring
electives.
Students will have “gaps” between sequential courses.
If students are absent frequently, they will
fall behind in their classes. Classes meet
every day.
If students do not do their homework, they
fall behind quickly.
Benefits
Challenges

8. Academic Programs & Course Offerings
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Science
World Language
Performing Arts
Fine/Visual Arts
Practical Arts/Career Technical Education
Physical Education

9. Student Panel 