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We were thrilled to host Ross Seidman, Senior Advisor in the Office of Senate President Bill Ferguson at The Maryland General Assembly, for a campus tour led by our outstanding CPA Student Ambassadors! ?? Thank you to Mr. Seidman for taking the time to visit and engage with our students. Your support means the world to us as we continue to work toward shaping the leaders of tomorrow. ?? #CollegeParkAcademy #FutureLeaders #CommunityEngagement #StudentAmbassadors #Education #Leadership #MDGeneralAssembly #InnovationInEducation

On Friday, we met Tania D. Mitchell, the director of UMD’s new Center for Community Engagement. We look forward to working together to further the UMD-CPA partnership and create new programs and initiatives. #UMD #collegeparkacademy #PhoenixRISE25

A warm CPA welcome to Chevonne Hall, our new PGCPS Instructional Director! Thanks for dropping in to meet with us today. #PGCPSProud #CollegeParkAcademy #PhoenixRISE25

On Saturday, our Environmental Club was joined by faculty and students from UMD’s School of Public Health, working together to clear tree debris, add native plants, and collect litter around our school property. These efforts not only improved our immediate environment but also provided a meaningful, hands-on learning experience for our students. Good Neighbor Day On October 26, College Park Academy students joined forces with the University of Maryland College Park for its 13th annual Good Neighbor Day—a collaborative event with the University of Maryland, the City of College Park, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, and local organizations, all working toward a cleaner, greener community. As a MAEOE-certified Maryland Green School and LEED Gold-certified building, College Park Academy is dedicated to sustainable practices and environmental education. This commitment aligns with Maryland’s Green Schools Program and the Chesapeake Bay Agreement, emphasizing the importance of environmental literacy and community engagement in our schools. This year, our Environmental Club was joined by faculty and students from UMD’s School of Public Health, working together to clear tree debris, plant native perennials, and collect litter around our school property. These efforts not only improved our immediate environment but also provided a meaningful, hands-on learning experience for our students. Why Community Involvement Matters: Hands-on Learning: Students learn environmental stewardship by getting their hands dirty—planting, cleaning, and protecting local green spaces. Building Partnerships: Collaborating with schools, nonprofits, and public agencies creates lasting community connections and opportunities for future projects. Developing Empathy: When students see the impact of their work, they gain a deeper understanding of community needs and a sense of responsibility. Why it matters: Events like Good Neighbor Day aren’t just one-offs. They build lifelong engagement, leadership, and pride in our communities. The bottom line: These experiences make our neighborhoods better today and inspire the next generation to keep building. ???? #CollegeParkAcademy #PhoenixRISE25 #CommunityImpact #GoodNeighborDay #StudentLeadership #ServiceLearning Sandy Abu-Arja, Ed.D Gordon Libby Steven Baker

CPA made the AP's Platinum Honor Roll for 2024. Our Phoenix continue to RISE, demonstrating a strong commitment to academic excellence. Last year, 100% of seniors took at least one AP Exam during high school, 74% of seniors scored a three or higher on at least one AP Exam, and 69% of seniors took five or more AP Exams.?#collegeparkacademy?#PhoenixRISE25

CPA made the AP's Platinum Honor Roll for 2024. Our Phoenix continue to RISE, demonstrating a strong commitment to academic excellence. Last year, 100% of seniors took at least one AP Exam during high school, 74% of seniors scored a three or higher on at least one AP Exam, and 69% of seniors took five or more AP Exams.?#collegeparkacademy?#PhoenixRISE25

The school year is off to a great start at CPA! If you have a 5th grader considering CPA for the 2025-26 school year, the PGCPS lottery opens in November. https://lnkd.in/ewrsYK9Q #collegeparkacademy

College Park Academy is hiring! Are you a middle school math teacher who wants to join a dynamic team focused on rigorous college prep? If so, please apply now.

CPA is among top 20% of schools in America. Based on 2022 and 2023 challenge index data, we believe CPA is among the top 50 high schools in America on college board rigor. #CollegeParkAcademy #PGCPSProud