November 11, 2024
Profiles in Purpose
Charlotte’s path to purpose started in MaLi Burnett’s biology class, where she worked as a teaching assistant during her sophomore year. The role would evolve into co-designing and leading an “Ecology at CA” Discovery Term, during which Dadd learned about native and invasive species and environmental design principles through field trips to botanical gardens and parks. She applied her newfound knowledge by collaborating with peers to design and construct a wildlife pond behind the Center for Math and Science, now used as a real-world interactive lab for studying aquatic ecosystems.
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September 13, 2024
Spotlight On: Affinity Groups
Our affinity and alliance groups bring students together around shared identities to connect and socialize, identify issues and common concerns, and support each other. An intersectional student-led advisory board—CoExist—bridges different identities to strengthen campus-wide equity […]
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September 10, 2024
Dream Team
CA’s college counselors are in the business of dreams—helping students pursue theirs by guiding them on a process of self-discovery that, hopefully, ends with the best college fit. Ask any of our four college counselors—Brandon […]
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July 15, 2024
Spotlight On: Advisory Program
At CA, we want everyone to feel valued for their authentic selves, that they belong, and that they have a trusted adult cheering in their corner—someone with a bird’s eye view of all their needs, […]
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March 15, 2024
Pi Day provides infinite delight
Pi Day at CA was a whirlwind of excitement and mathematical fun! Middle Schoolers embarked on a Pi-themed adventure across eight stations, aiming to complete six for a coveted Pi Day prize. In the Upper […]
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March 7, 2024
STAR Dinner with Documentary success
STAR (Students Together Assisting Refugees) Club successfully held its annual Dinner with Documentary event last week. The event featured experts, including representatives from local refugee organizations, the Deputy Director of DEI for Governor Cooper, and […]
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February 29, 2024
It’s a wrap!
Before the break, our talented theater students transported audiences into a certain captivating, magical realm with their delightful rendition of “PUFFS; Or, Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic” [One […]
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February 15, 2024
CA celebrates the Year of the Dragon
Did you happen to notice the beautiful red lanterns adorning campus at drop-off this morning? Today, our Asian American and Pacific Islander Affinity Group—with a big assist from an incredible group of parent volunteers—helped our […]
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September 15, 2023
A Strong Start to an Inaugural Season
On Tuesday, the Upper School’s Ultimate Frisbee club won their first game of the season over Enloe High School. Ultimate centers around the Spirit of the Game principle, promoting fair play and joy. At the […]
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