Contra Costa Christian High School seeks to develop balanced students who are prepared for success as they further their academic studies and start their careers. We provide a 21st century learning environment that leverages technology tools to enhance student learning. All high school students use laptops in class, with Apple laptops required for grades 9-12. This 1:1 learning environment gives students another tool for them to take ownership of their learning. Students actively engage new concepts and ideas in classrooms that promote collaboration, develop teamwork, and apply academic ideas to real world contexts. Students are continually challenged to critically examine problems and find innovative solutions.
CCCHS is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, which is highly respected colleges and universities across the nation have accepted our graduates.
The strength of Contra Costa Christian High School extends beyond an academically rigorous program and the integration of technology. Our program provides an intimate environment where teachers and students know each other well. Teachers personalize learning to challenge their students and support their overall development. Students develop academically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually through the curriculum and extracurricular activities. The strong performing arts program allows students to hone their communication skills and develop their creativity. The result is mature young adults who are prepared for success in their university studies as well as success in life. The community in the Contra Costa Christian High School is truly unique where students can thrive to become men and women of God.
CCCHS is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, which is highly respected colleges and universities across the nation have accepted our graduates.
The strength of Contra Costa Christian High School extends beyond an academically rigorous program and the integration of technology. Our program provides an intimate environment where teachers and students know each other well. Teachers personalize learning to challenge their students and support their overall development. Students develop academically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually through the curriculum and extracurricular activities. The strong performing arts program allows students to hone their communication skills and develop their creativity. The result is mature young adults who are prepared for success in their university studies as well as success in life. The community in the Contra Costa Christian High School is truly unique where students can thrive to become men and women of God.
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Contra Costa Christian High School has a track record of academic excellence that sends students to top universities across the nation. Our high school program is a college preparatory program that is intended to prepare students for the university of their choice and ability level. While we challenge them academically, we also push students to develop their character and become the person that God created them to be. We want them to go beyond knowing the world to understanding who they are and their place in God's bigger plan. We want to prepare them for success in life.
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ENGLISH
The English program is designed to provide students with the skills needed to understand and communicate with love in others. Language and communication have been distorted by the fall, resulting in miscommunication and misunderstanding. Through Christ, language can be redeemed as the Holy Spirit works in students through the study of English, Grammar, Writing, Speech, and Literature, helping students speak and write more clearly and honestly, and listen and read with godly discernment and enjoyment.
History
History is a study of how human society has responded to God’s mandate to rule and subdue the earth. History involves human perspective and as such is subjective. The recording of events does not make history. History always involves a perspective on the events. As Christians we attempt to understand and evaluate historical events in the light of God’s Word. Students will build their skills in examining history from multiple perspectives. Ultimately, students will critically evaluate the past in order to make sense of the present.
Mathematics
Mathematics is a human activity wherein people try to describe God’s orderly universe in terms of number and shape. “Mathematics originates with the things around us, not with theorems and deductive proofs. Mathematical results are almost always proved deductively only after they have been discovered, accepted, and used. Our primary aim in mathematics courses is not to teach the student how to think clearly and logically [although this is a key component in any study of mathematics]. Our first concern is to help the student understand God’s creation more fully, his task in it, and how mathematics can help him fulfill his calling” (Van Brummelen).
Science
Science is the activity of investigating physical phenomena to understand the structure God has given to His creation. The science program is designed to help students gain knowledge of how things work. In this regard, students learn methods of investigation that help reduce subjectivity and increase objectivity as conclusions are drawn. The science program aims to develop the student’s awareness that God’s creation is an integrated whole, to understand that science abstracts elements of creation to study them in a structured way in order to deepen understanding, to see science as a tool to serve God and one another, and to deepen understanding of the concepts, laws, theories and practices of science.
Additional Courses
Intersession
Intersession is a unique opportunity for high school students to put their classroom learning into the real world. It occurs each year between the fall and spring semesters.
Yearbook
The yearbook is an important memento of the students’ life at school and as such will be produced in a professional manner. Production will require learning skills in planning, layout, record keeping, sales, writing, editing, proofreading, and photography.
Social Studies
History is a study of how human society has responded to God’s mandate to rule and subdue the earth. History involves human perspective and as such is subjective.
Physical Education
Physical education is concerned with using physical activity for service to God and having a better understanding of the student’s body and how God created it.
Health
The course is intended to help students achieve an understanding of wellness and prevent disease by providing many opportunities to apply knowledge to real world experiences.
Foreign Language
Students have the opportunity to learn Spanish in our foreign language program. While most students participate in this option, we have worked with students already studying another language to participate in online course options.
Fine Arts
The Fine Arts program at CCCHS develops students in visual arts as well as the performing arts of music and drama.
Christian Studies
Bible courses at CCCHS are designed to give students an understanding of the Bible and its principles. More than an academic study, these courses apply God's Word to their lives and teach them how to live.
Intersession is a unique opportunity for high school students to put their classroom learning into the real world. It occurs each year between the fall and spring semesters.
Yearbook
The yearbook is an important memento of the students’ life at school and as such will be produced in a professional manner. Production will require learning skills in planning, layout, record keeping, sales, writing, editing, proofreading, and photography.
Social Studies
History is a study of how human society has responded to God’s mandate to rule and subdue the earth. History involves human perspective and as such is subjective.
Physical Education
Physical education is concerned with using physical activity for service to God and having a better understanding of the student’s body and how God created it.
Health
The course is intended to help students achieve an understanding of wellness and prevent disease by providing many opportunities to apply knowledge to real world experiences.
Foreign Language
Students have the opportunity to learn Spanish in our foreign language program. While most students participate in this option, we have worked with students already studying another language to participate in online course options.
Fine Arts
The Fine Arts program at CCCHS develops students in visual arts as well as the performing arts of music and drama.
Christian Studies
Bible courses at CCCHS are designed to give students an understanding of the Bible and its principles. More than an academic study, these courses apply God's Word to their lives and teach them how to live.
Leadership development
Contra Costa Christian High School is proud to offer students opportunities through leadership and service.
Student Council is made up of committed students who are called by Christ to serve their school. Student Council is an extracurricular organization whose goal is to promote unity in Christ. Student Council is selected through an election process by students, is governed by a constitution approved by the school, and serves as a student voice in the student affairs of the school. Student Council is not, however, just about what our leaders do, but about who they are and how they live. These students desire to reach out to the lonely and encourage each other to be more like Christ.
The Student Council organizes and supports the following activities:
Student Council is made up of committed students who are called by Christ to serve their school. Student Council is an extracurricular organization whose goal is to promote unity in Christ. Student Council is selected through an election process by students, is governed by a constitution approved by the school, and serves as a student voice in the student affairs of the school. Student Council is not, however, just about what our leaders do, but about who they are and how they live. These students desire to reach out to the lonely and encourage each other to be more like Christ.
The Student Council organizes and supports the following activities:
- Fall spiritual retreat
- Harvest Dance
- Hee-Haw Week
- Homecoming Ceremony
- Homecoming Formal Dance
- Spring dance
- All-school mixers
- Class competitions
Performing Arts
WE offer a thriving performing arts program that develops students' musical and theatrical skills.
Music
The music program at CCCS develops students instrumental and vocal abilities. Students in band can develop expertise through individual achievements as well as learning the art of playing as part of a team. Students have opportunities to participate in small group ensembles as well. Some courses allow students to develop a richer understanding of music through composition of their own pieces, using Finale Software. Choir students participate in vocal development and put their voices to use through concerts and other performance opportunities at local events and elderly care centers. CCCS wants all students to develop their God-given gifts and music is just one avenue CCCS uses to develop balanced, well-rounded students.
Drama
CCCS is proud to offer students many opportunities to be involved with all aspects of theatrical production. Students have the opportunity to participate in auditions, casting, stagecraft, and acting components of a theatrical production. Performances are held at mainstream local theatres such as the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek and the Village Theatre in Danville. CCCS has offered classic plays, contemporary dramas, and musicals to provide students a taste of many different productions during their high school experience. We present two plays a year to an audience of students, parents, and the community. Although CCCS has seasoned actors, students are encouraged to participate even if they do have not previous experience. We see students developing their communication skills and stage presence in ways that extend beyond a particular performance to the larger arena of life. We challenge students to excel beyond what they believed they were capable of achieving.
In recent years, high school plays have included Three Murders and It's Only Monday, Ring Around the Moon, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Fools, As it Is in Heaven, The Real Inspector Hound, Everyman, The Music Man, and The Miracle Worker.
The music program at CCCS develops students instrumental and vocal abilities. Students in band can develop expertise through individual achievements as well as learning the art of playing as part of a team. Students have opportunities to participate in small group ensembles as well. Some courses allow students to develop a richer understanding of music through composition of their own pieces, using Finale Software. Choir students participate in vocal development and put their voices to use through concerts and other performance opportunities at local events and elderly care centers. CCCS wants all students to develop their God-given gifts and music is just one avenue CCCS uses to develop balanced, well-rounded students.
Drama
CCCS is proud to offer students many opportunities to be involved with all aspects of theatrical production. Students have the opportunity to participate in auditions, casting, stagecraft, and acting components of a theatrical production. Performances are held at mainstream local theatres such as the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek and the Village Theatre in Danville. CCCS has offered classic plays, contemporary dramas, and musicals to provide students a taste of many different productions during their high school experience. We present two plays a year to an audience of students, parents, and the community. Although CCCS has seasoned actors, students are encouraged to participate even if they do have not previous experience. We see students developing their communication skills and stage presence in ways that extend beyond a particular performance to the larger arena of life. We challenge students to excel beyond what they believed they were capable of achieving.
In recent years, high school plays have included Three Murders and It's Only Monday, Ring Around the Moon, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Fools, As it Is in Heaven, The Real Inspector Hound, Everyman, The Music Man, and The Miracle Worker.
The Contra Costa Christian Schools Resource program serves students with special academic needs through support and mainstream instruction. Occasionally, those children experience difficulty with one or more academic areas due to special learning needs or the need for academic accommodations. The resource program works with families to make sure every student is able to thrive and attain success. While our small class sizes and personalized learning environment meet many students needs, we have a resource teacher devoted to helping enrolled middle and high school students. We also do some consulting with elementary teachers and provide advice to families on how to help their child be successful.
how to enroll in resource
If a student is referred to Resource, but has no known prior difficulty, we will start by including them in our intervention program. The Resource Director will determine areas of strengths and weaknesses, what classroom accommodations might be needed, what skills need to be enhanced, and possibly refer the student for in-depth assessment through the school district or private practice.
about the Program
Students who are accepted into the Resource program will meet with the Resource Director three to five times per week. Once a student becomes part of the Resource program, parents are encouraged to contact the Resource Director at any time with particular concerns that need to be addressed. Conferences may be conducted to meet with all teachers, parents, administrator and Resource Director.
Resource appointments will address the particular areas of concern for the student including assistance in the following areas:
Resource appointments will address the particular areas of concern for the student including assistance in the following areas:
- Homework
- Academic coaching
- Individualized student programs
Accommodations
Accommodation plans are drawn up by the Resource Director and shared with all teachers. Parents of students with recognized learning disabilities are encouraged to contact the school and make an appointment with the Resource Director.
Accommodations include, but are not limited to, the following:
Deborah Mogianesi
Resource Director
dmogianesi@cccss.org
Accommodations include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Extended testing time
- Oral test-taking
- Use of a calculator for math tests
- Assistance with organization
Deborah Mogianesi
Resource Director
dmogianesi@cccss.org
Contra Costa Christian High School offers a college preparatory curriculum. The quality education provided to CCCS students has been validated through external measures such as their test scores and college acceptances. In the last few years, CCCS graduates' college acceptances represent over 30% of the top 50 universities in the US.
As students prepare for further study at colleges and universities, students receive counseling support from the CCCHS college counselor. CCCS prepares students from the 9th grade through the 12th grades to pursue and achieve their goals. We help students sort through the hundreds of potential college choices to find a good match for each individual student. We also provide support to parents about different college options across the country, including financial aid and scholarship opportunities. If you want more information, please contact our College Counselor, Mrs. Janette Bissada via email at (925) 934-4964 ext. 257.
As students prepare for further study at colleges and universities, students receive counseling support from the CCCHS college counselor. CCCS prepares students from the 9th grade through the 12th grades to pursue and achieve their goals. We help students sort through the hundreds of potential college choices to find a good match for each individual student. We also provide support to parents about different college options across the country, including financial aid and scholarship opportunities. If you want more information, please contact our College Counselor, Mrs. Janette Bissada via email at (925) 934-4964 ext. 257.
College & University Acceptances
**Please see our complete list of colleges and universities where CCCHS students have been accepted.
Class of 2018 College Acceptances:
Class of 2018 College Acceptances:
- Arizona State University
- Azusa Pacific University
- Biola University
- CSU Channel Islands
- CSU Chico
- CSU Dominguez
- CSU Los Angeles
- CSU Monterey Bay
- CSU Northridge
- CSU Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona)
- CSU Sacramento
- CSU San Diego
- CSU San Francisco
- CSU Stanislaus
- Colby College
- Colorado School of Mines
- Dominican University
- Drexel
- Linfield College
- Loyola Marymount
- Ohio State University
- Oregon State University
- Pacific University (Oregon)
- Penn State
- Pepperdine University
- Purdue
- Rennsselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Rowan University
- Saint Mary's College of California
- Santa Clara University
- Southern Oregon University
- Stony Brook University
- Suny University
- University of Arizona
- UC Berkeley
- UC Davis
- UC Irvine
- UC Los Angeles
- UC Merced
- UC Riverside
- UC San Diego
- UC Santa Barbara
- UC Santa Cruz
- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- University of La Verne
- University of Maine, Fort Kent
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- University of Oregon
- University of the Redlands
- University of San Francisco
- University of Southern California
- University of Texas, Austin
- University of the Pacific
- University of San Diego
- University of Washington, Seattle
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
- Virginia Tech
- Washington State University
- Westmont College
College RESOURCES
ACT
Students can register here to take the ACT or have their scores sent to colleges.
AmeriCorps
You will find information on AmeriCorps here, including an online application.
Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities
Browse the online student guide, including information and admissions applications for 77 independent colleges.
Cal Grants
Here you can find information on all the Cal Grant programs, as well as how to apply for a Cal Grant.
California Colleges
Students and their families can find information on planning and preparing for college in California; for Middle School students on up.
California Career Colleges
Click on these sites to learn more about career colleges in California, including academic and financial aid programs.
California Community Colleges These sites offer information on the 109 community colleges and how to cover costs.
California State University
Check out all the CSU campuses from this site, as well as academic and financial aid programs.
California Student Aid Commission
Here you can learn about the Cal Grant Entitlement and Competitive programs, other state aid, etc.
College Board and SAT
Students can register for the SAT or have SAT scores sent to colleges from this site. There's also good information on planning and paying for college.
College Board Online Scholarship Search
Students can search this database of more than 2000 programs that provide funding for undergraduate study.
Students can register here to take the ACT or have their scores sent to colleges.
AmeriCorps
You will find information on AmeriCorps here, including an online application.
Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities
Browse the online student guide, including information and admissions applications for 77 independent colleges.
Cal Grants
Here you can find information on all the Cal Grant programs, as well as how to apply for a Cal Grant.
California Colleges
Students and their families can find information on planning and preparing for college in California; for Middle School students on up.
California Career Colleges
Click on these sites to learn more about career colleges in California, including academic and financial aid programs.
California Community Colleges These sites offer information on the 109 community colleges and how to cover costs.
California State University
Check out all the CSU campuses from this site, as well as academic and financial aid programs.
California Student Aid Commission
Here you can learn about the Cal Grant Entitlement and Competitive programs, other state aid, etc.
College Board and SAT
Students can register for the SAT or have SAT scores sent to colleges from this site. There's also good information on planning and paying for college.
College Board Online Scholarship Search
Students can search this database of more than 2000 programs that provide funding for undergraduate study.
College Sports and Athletic Scholarships
Here the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) provides information for students who would like to participate in college sports and learn about athletic scholarships.
EdFund
Click here to learn about planning and paying for college and managing loans.
FAFSA on the Web
Here students can complete and file the FAFSA and find links to the federal financial programs and PIN registration.
FastWeb
This is the largest database of private sector sources of financial aid.
Federal Student Aid
This contains the U.S. Dept. of Education's Student Guide, with information on the major federal programs.
Federal Tax Benefits
Federal tax credits and deductions can help students with their college costs.
FinAid
This site brings together information on financial aid and how to apply for it, and has calculators to estimate expected family contributions.
Foster Youth
Learn about the California Chafee Grant for current and former foster youth.
Gates Millennium Scholarships
These scholarships, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, are for outstanding Pell Grant-eligible students who are of minority descent.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Explore scholarships offered by the Hispanic Scholarship Fund.
Mapping Your Future
This destination offers steps toward college and career.
Military Scholarships and Financial Aid
This lists financial aid provided by the U.S. Armed Forces.
Peace Corps
Scholarship Scams
Students with Disabilities
The online publication, Creating Options: Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities.
University of California
Information on all the UC campuses and their financial aid programs.
U.S. Selective Services
Register for the Selective Service.
Here the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) provides information for students who would like to participate in college sports and learn about athletic scholarships.
EdFund
Click here to learn about planning and paying for college and managing loans.
FAFSA on the Web
Here students can complete and file the FAFSA and find links to the federal financial programs and PIN registration.
FastWeb
This is the largest database of private sector sources of financial aid.
Federal Student Aid
This contains the U.S. Dept. of Education's Student Guide, with information on the major federal programs.
Federal Tax Benefits
Federal tax credits and deductions can help students with their college costs.
FinAid
This site brings together information on financial aid and how to apply for it, and has calculators to estimate expected family contributions.
Foster Youth
Learn about the California Chafee Grant for current and former foster youth.
Gates Millennium Scholarships
These scholarships, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, are for outstanding Pell Grant-eligible students who are of minority descent.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Explore scholarships offered by the Hispanic Scholarship Fund.
Mapping Your Future
This destination offers steps toward college and career.
Military Scholarships and Financial Aid
This lists financial aid provided by the U.S. Armed Forces.
Peace Corps
Scholarship Scams
Students with Disabilities
The online publication, Creating Options: Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities.
University of California
Information on all the UC campuses and their financial aid programs.
U.S. Selective Services
Register for the Selective Service.
