The CAT focuses on the development of the 21st Century skills our youth will need to succeed in the future. The CAT combines evolving technology and a strong arts curriculum with a solid foundation in the educational basics to engage a community of leaders and learners in higher order thinking, creativity, innovation, problem solving, communication, and collaborating skills.  Students will demonstrate, through authentic, experiential learning activities, mastery of the educational building blocks, global connectedness, and preparedness for the challenges of the 21st Century.

The CAT Believes in 4 Cornerstones and 11 Pillars of Educational Excellence

I   Demanding 21st Century Content and Personalized Instruction
1. Promotion of 21st Century Content and Skills
2. Developing Global Citizens
3. Fostering Social and Emotional Intelligence
4. Integration of Arts and Technology

II   Student and Teacher Leaders
5. Building Student Leadership and School Democracy
6. Committed Experts, Sustained by Broad Professional Development

III   Community of Engagement and Aspiration
7. Involvement of Parent and Community
8. Nurturing Multi-layered Support
9. Connections and Networks Builds Deeper Knowledge

IV   Achievement-Driven Culture
10. High Expectations Yield High Results
11. Results Focused Instruction

These fundamental beliefs help to shape our approach to teaching and learning and guide the development of the program design.