CCA Handbook 2025-2026 - Student/Parent/Guardian Handbook

Oct 3, 2026

Casper Classical Academy CCA Handbook 2025-2026 outlines school vision and mission, then defines core expectations for students and parents/guardians. It explains the pillars of a classical education, including character development and curriculum structure from the trivium through grade-level offerings and electives. The handbook covers attendance rules, discipline and consequences, dress code standards, academic integrity policies such as plagiarism and cheating, grading and honor roll, and key general information including enrollment and parent-teacher organization.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages55

Reading Time2 h 19 min

AccessFree to download

Vision Statement

Mission Statement

Expectations of Students and Parents/Guardians

Pillars of a Classical Education

Character Development

Curriculum

Curriculum Overview

The Trivium

Whole Group Instruction

Accelerated Courses

Curriculum Concerns

Attendance

Daily Attendance

Excused Absences

Make-up Work for Excused Absences

Unexcused Absences

Make-up Work for Unexcused Absences

Truancy

Tardies

Discipline

School Rules

Consequences

Dress Code

Styles and Specifications

Items Not Allowed

Homework/Classwork

General Information

Casper Classical Academy CCA Marie Puryear, Principal [marie_puryear@natronaschools.org](marie_puryear@natronaschools.org) Suzanne Moum, Assistant Principal [suzanne_moum@natronaschools.org](suzanne_moum@natronaschools.org) 900 S. Beverly Casper, WY 82601 307-253-2300 307-253-2286 Natrona County School District Angela Hensley, Superintendent CCA Handbook 2025-2026 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Vision Statement 3 Mission Statement 3 Expectations of Students and Parents 4 Pillars of a Classical Education 5 Character Development 6 Curriculum 7-21 Curriculum Overview 7 The Trivium 7 Whole Group Instruction 8 Accelerated Courses 8 Curriculum Concerns 8 6th Grade Curriculum 10-12 7th Grade Curriculum 13-15 8th Grade Curriculum 16-18 Curriculum Electives for All Grade Levels 19-22 Attendance 23-27 Daily Attendance 23 Excused Absences 23 Make-up Work for Excused Absences 24 Unexcused Absences 24 Make-up Work for Unexcused Absences 25 Truancy 25 Tardies 25 Discipline for Tardies 26 Arriving at School in the Morning 26 Going Home After School 26 Picking up Your Student During School 27 Leaving School Grounds 27 Doctor Appointments 27 Transportation 27 General Information 28-41 Enrollment 28 Meet Your Teacher Night 28 CCA Parent-Teacher Organization 28 Visits to School 29 | | CCA 2025-2026 – Student/Parent/Guardian Handbook: The policies in this handbook are intended to be consistent with applicable laws, district board policies and administrative regulations. Should any provision in this handbook be in conflict with such laws and policies, those
laws and policies shall be paramount to the policies in this handbook. | 1 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | Emergency Phone Numbers 29 Lunch Program 29 Healthy Snacks 30 Nurse 30 Lost & Found 31 Telephones/Cell Phones 31 Parent Concerns 32 Personal Items Brought to School 32 Grading Scale 33 Honor Roll 33 Plagiarism 33 Cheating 34 Report Cards and Mid-Term Reports 34 School Newsletter/Information 35 Parent-Teacher Conferences 35 Guest Speakers and Assembly Programs 35 Interventions for Students in Need 35 Field Trips 36 AudioVisual 36 Computers/Laptops 37 Fines 38 Extra-Curricular Activities 39 Eligibility for Activities 39 Cougar Athletic Seasons 41 Homework/Classwork 42-43 Discipline 44-48 School Rules 44 Consequences 46 Minor Rule Infractions 47 Major Rule Infractions 48 CCA Behavior Magnitude Chart link 48 Dress Code 49-51 Styles and Specifications 49-51 Items Not Allowed 51 Dress Code Enforcement 52 Sample Contract of Responsibilities 53 NCSD Non-Discrimination Policy 54 | | CCA 2025-2026 – Student/Parent/Guardian Handbook: The policies in this handbook are intended to be consistent with applicable laws, district board policies and administrative regulations. Should any provision in this handbook be in conflict with such laws and policies, those
laws and policies shall be paramount to the policies in this handbook. | 2 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | Casper Classical Academy Vision Casper Classical Academy (CCA) strives to be an excelling school community that fosters physical, emotional, and social health of all students with an emphasis on classical education to create lifelong learners prepared for a successful future as responsible, service-minded citizens. Mission Casper Classical Academy engages learners in a challenging classical education that fosters excellence, character, and independence. | By providing: | | Resulting in: | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ●
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● | Trivium philosophy of education o Acquiring fundamental skills
o Logical thinking
o Effective communication Character development
Safe and healthy school environment
A drive for excellence and individual growth
Varied extra-curricular activities to meet diverse interests Opportunities for active fami

FAQs

What are the core vision and mission statements for Casper Classical Academy (CCA)?

The handbook describes CCA’s vision as an excelling community that fosters students’ physical, emotional, and social health with an emphasis on classical education. It states the mission as providing a challenging classical education that builds excellence, character, and independence.

What expectations does the handbook set for students and for parents/guardians?

Students are expected to exhibit positive character, stay highly motivated, maintain active parent/guardian involvement, and devote time to meet daily goals with neat and accurate work. Parents/guardians are encouraged to support school policies and procedures and participate through volunteering and attending at least one PTO meeting.

What areas are covered in the handbook related to school routines and student conduct?

The handbook covers attendance (including excused/unexcused absences and make-up work), tardies, discipline and consequences, and dress code requirements. It also includes academic integrity topics such as plagiarism and cheating, along with grading and honor roll.

Oct 3, 2026

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