WHAT MAKES CLA DIFFERENT?

OUR CAMPUS

CLA’s campus is a breath of fresh air!  Strolling along the winding walkways among the quaint one-story buildings, eating lunch outdoors at picnic tables uniquely designed by students, and tending the garden is reminiscent of the small, closely-knit school communities of days gone by.

Students can be seen changing classes outdoors or playing a game of four-square during lunch break.  A spacious, outdoor area allows students and teachers an informal area in which to commune.  Parents awaiting school dismissal may opt to park to pick up their child or to converse with other parents.  

The open campus encourages camaraderie and instills a sense of community and safety, making it an ideal place for students to thrive.

DIVERSITY AT CLA

CLA is proud to be a school that promotes intercultural awareness and respect.  The student population is rich with various representations of Asian, African American, Latin American, Middle Eastern and Caucasian cultures. The students and families learn from each other about their various customs, beliefs, lifestyles, and  traditions.  Each nationality is respected and honored, promoting acceptance and a broadened worldview. 

CLA TRADITIONS

Annual Fall Festival – CLA Annual Fall Festival is a time-honored tradition during which our community enjoys the fun and festivities of the fall season.  Our community gathers in the first quarter of the school year at this activity-filled event complete with rock climbing wall, bouncy houses, dunking booth, CLA Jail, the “Spook”-tacular Haunted House, Fortune Teller and numerous other game booths.  The Fall Festival offers snacks and treats of the season and utilizes the beautiful open campus and multi-purpose center that CLA offers.  Our Annual CLA Fall Festival is highly anticipated and appreciated by the young and old alike. 

International Luncheon – Our International Holiday Luncheon provides our community members an opportunity to share and educate our community about the different delicacies and traditions that are honored within their families and their cultures.  Several different religions are represented and traditions associated with the upcoming holidays are shared.  CLA encourages the current families, grandparents, faculty and alumni to share in this unique and fabulous tradition.


Spaghetti Dinner – CLA Spaghetti Dinner is a community event in which our families can join together for a relaxed evening of conversation and community building.  Our Spaghetti Dinner is offered as eat-in or take-out and is a real treat for busy working parents.  This time-honored tradition has been occurring at CLA for years and is enjoyed and greatly appreciated by our entire community.


MS/LS/PP Field Day – Field Days at CLA are highly anticipated by our youngest athletes in Preprimary, our rambunctious athletes in Lower School and our competitive Lair athletes in Middle School.  Good clean healthy competition is the name of the game and an opportunity for the students to demonstrate their athletic prowess.  Field Day is complete with a healthy tug of war between the grades and Lairs.  Parents’ enthusiasm for field day is comparable to the students as they volunteer as timers and cheer on the students from the sidelines.

LAIRS

Created in 2003 the Creative Learning Academy Lair Program serves as a community building activity for Middle School students.  Newly enrolled students in grades 5 thru 8 are randomly “selected” into four Lairs.  Students remain in the same Lair for all four years of Middle School.  Each year the Lairs compete in academics, athletics, and service projects.