The Student Nest
Important information about classes, events, and opportunities for high school students.
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Field Trips and School Events
The Cottonwood School offers multiple field trips, park days, and special events every month, including opportunities that are just for teens!
Check out WeGo to see the full list of events and to register online. (Students will need to ask a parent/guardian to register for them or obtain their parent’s WeGo information to register on their own. Students do not have access to WeGo with their Cottonwood email address.)
Teen Leadership Committee
Who We Are
As student leaders, we are committed to establishing a strong teen community at The
Cottonwood School by assisting in planning events that create an encouraging and
welcoming environment for teens to connect and thrive together.
Why TLC
Students are excited to join the Teen Leadership Committee (TLC) because they want to
grow in leadership while developing events that serve their peer community. Participation in
the TLC offers students the opportunity to learn life-long leadership skills, conflict
resolution, opportunities to build on strengths, and develop areas of personal growth. TLC
members use their unique talents, within a team setting, to build and maintain a thriving
teen community at The Cottonwood School.
Meet The Board
● President
● Vice President
● Outreach Coordinator
● Social Media Coordinator
● Secretary
Program Requirements
● Students must be in 7th - 12th Grade
● Attend monthly meetings (not to exceed 2 absences per semester) - opportunities to
participate both in-person and via Zoom
● Attend and participate in 3 Teen Events per semester
CVHS Virtual High School Program
Cottonwood Virtual High School (CVHS) offers live, virtual instruction or self-paced classes in A-G courses for high school students. CVHS teachers provide high-level instruction, support, and accountability through virtual classes, extended learning time (ELT), and teacher office hours, and community building is encouraged through live virtual classes, field trips, and events. The goal of CVHS is for high school students to develop their own sense of agency, build a growth mindset, and take ownership of learning, preparing them for success beyond high school.
CTE (Career Technical Education)
Our CTE program program for high schoolers integrates core academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge. While CTE is career-focused education preparing students for the world of work, completion of a pathway helps prepare students for college and is a valuable addition to one’s application. Upon successful completion of a CTE Pathway, students will receive a certificate.
Cottonwood Music
Cottonwood Music At Cottonwood, we want you to have all the tools, training, and inspiration you need to take music as seriously as you want – whether you aspire to be a world-class performer, or just want to better understand the art form.
Graduation Information
Class of 2026, graduation will be here before you know it! As the end of the year approaches, we’ll update the date, location, and other graduation details on the High School Graduation page. Watch for more information later in the year!
High School Curriculum
The Cottonwood Compass Counseling Podcast
The Cottonwood Counseling Podcast features your favorite High School Counselors, Jonas and Kiyoshi! The aim of the podcast is to provide helpful high school information for families and staff members in 10 minutes or less. We hope you take a listen and contact your counselor with any questions regarding the topic.
Feel free to provide us with questions, concerns, or feedback for future episodes of the podcast.
California’s state colleges and universities require incoming freshmen to complete 15 specific high school classes with a grade of C or better. These A – G requirements include:
A: Two years of history/social science
B: Four years of English
C: Three years of math (Four recommended)
D: Two years of laboratory science (Three recommended)
E: Two years of foreign language (Three recommended)
F: One year of visual/performing arts
G: One year of college prep electives