Cascades Academy of Central Oregon

2150 NE Studio Road, Suite 2, Bend, OR, 97701
Tel: (541)382-0699
Grades: PK - 12 | 144 students
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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.

School Overview:
Cascades Academy of Central Oregon
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 2003
Student Body
Total Students 144 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 3% (OR School Avg.: 17%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 50%
Average Class Size 11 students
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 25 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $10,950
% on Financial Aid 51%
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,000
Acceptance Rate 58%
Admissions Director Julie Amberg
Admissions Associate Caitlin Ciannella
Sports
Total Sports Offered 7 sports
Sports
Alpine Skiing Climbing
Cross Country Nordic Skiing
Rock Climbing Snowboarding
Track and Field
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 5 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
After-school Outdoor Sports Ski and snowboarding program
Student Government Traveling School
Yearbook

School Notes:

  • Mission Statement
    Cascades 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.

    History
    Cascades 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 Overview
    Cascades 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 Education
    We 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 School
    Guest speakers who present real-world expertise in their field - Grades K-12
    Independent Projects - Grades 5 and 8
    Mastery Projects - Upper School
    Robotics - Grades 4-5 Science Fair - Middle School
    Confluence Leadership Orientation (3 days) - Middle and Upper School
    Opal Creek Orientation (3 days) - Grades 4-5
    Fall Traveling School (one week) - Upper School
    Autumn Outings (3 days) - Middle School
    Spring Traveling School (one week) - Grades 3-12
    Outdoor School - Lower School
    Weekly Thursday Afternoon Outdoor Adventures and Expeditions - Middle and Upper School

    Service Learning
    100% 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 Glance
    Grades: Pre-Kindergarten* through 12th grade (Pre-K will be offered beginning Fall 2013)
    Faculty and Staff: 25 full & part-time faculty and staff
    Student Body: 144 (K-12)
    Target Class Size: 16-18 students

    • Profile last updated: 10/30/2012

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