Kindergarten-Eighth Grade Finnish inspired School Canaan, IN
Where students explore, experience, and excel.
Fundraising with Canaan Community Academy
Raffle: Whole Hog W/Processing
This raffle will help fund the Cougar Mart. Students earn money and apply basic finance skills
Background Checks
All individuals must have an active background check on file to attend field trips, and volunteer inside the school building. You can request a background check and pay the fee online at : https://secure.ministrydefendersolutions.com/app.cfm?id=F7AE4B35-12BE-4C5F-B673-45FC4CBFB9ED
All background checks must be re-submitted every year!
School Fair "Wild Wild West"
No door to sales, our main fundraiser is the school fair. Saturday April 26th. This year's theme is "Wild Wild West" and it's not just for kids. There will be a live auction with class projects, class baskets and many wonderful donations. This for everyone in the community.
Scholarship for Canaan Community Academy Alumni
Canaan Community Academy Unsung Hero Scholarship
This is a scholarship for students who meet the following criteria:
- Student may attend any highschool
- Attended CCA for at least 3 years (this does not have to be consecutive years).Extra points will be given for each additional year.
- The application process:
- Apply
- Write an essay (different theme each year)
- Complete community service (service at CCA will be weighted more positively)
- Complete an interview with the scholarship committee.
This scholarship can be used for:
- 4 or 2 year college
- Trade school
- Military
- Entrepreneurship
This year's theme "I wish I could back and show my 13 year old self...."
The amount of the scholarship may vary from year to year.
Donations can be made to this fund; in memory or in honor of family or friends.
STEM Certified school
Canaan Community Academy
Jefferson County School
IDOE STEM CERTIFIED School
Canaan Community Academy (CCA) receives the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) STEM Certification. Canaan Community Academy is the first Jefferson County School to receive this certification. It is also the first Kindergarten through Eighth Grade school in the state to receive this certification.
The Indiana Secretary of Education shared this quote in the release:
"The schools we spotlight today have demonstrated a commitment to providing high-quality, engaging STEM experiences that not only support students in developing problem-solving skills, but also prepare them for careers in emerging industries,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. “As careers in STEM fields continue to drive our state’s economy, our role is to ensure every Hoosier student has access to high-quality STEM curriculum needed to meet both current and future demands.”
CCA meets and exceeds the high quality STEM experiences preparing students, starting in kindergarten and continuing at every grade through grade Eight for the future.
The STEM certification is a rigorous two year process. Curriculum, lesson plans, students' evidence, event and community information is submitted into the STEM site that is reviewed by the Indiana Department of Education. The IDOE reviews for rigor of curriculum, authenticity, evidence that demonstrates collaboration and integration of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). Once CCA made it to the next phase the IDOE completed an onsite visit. During the onsite visit, student ambassadors led the IDOE team to each classroom, STEAM lab with various robotic demonstrations then continued outdoors. STEM Ambassadors continued the campus tour sharing information and answering their questions. Then an exit interview was completed with the leadership team. This is a five year designation that must be renewed every 5 years.
"The IDOE STEM certification truly tells more about a school than the standardized test scores. Chief Administrative Officer, Rhonda Pennington said, "I want to commend every staff member and every student who made the certification possible by exploring, experiencing, and excelling daily."
Canaan Community Academy invites you to stop by for a tour or share your skills with our students. The community is always welcome. Community member, Julie Brown stated, "They are engineers! It's so cool to see these kids doing hands-on projects that are out of the box. They use critical thinking, teamwork, and their imaginations like no other 3rd grade I've seen and I've seen a few."
At CCA we walk the walk; we truly believe together we can.
2024-2025 School Information
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration
Please invite family and friends with children who will be 5 by October 1st to join the CCA family.
When: Thursday, April 4th 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Where: 8775 N Canaan Main St Madison, Indiana
Bring: Birth Certificate, Immunization Record, Parent/Guardian ID, and of course your Child
2024-25 School Year Fees
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration
FREE Tuition
FREE Breakfast & Lunch for ALL students
FREE Book Fees this school year!
Supply Fee:................................$25.00 (convenient for families-you will not need to shop for supplies. The supply fee may need to be charged again in January based on student usage and rising costs.
Transportation
Kindergarten Registration
Ways You Can Help
Transportation is provided to:
- Canaan
- Madison (Hilltop & Downtown)
- Hanover
- Brooksburg
- Versailles
Good news! Transportation will be provided to stops in Madison and Hanover for students who participate in afterschool clubs, teams, and other activities.
Ways You Can Help
How Does the CCA Garden Grow
Ways You Can Help
Ways Your Every Day Spending Benefits Canaan Community Academy:
Shopping at Kroger, just go online to your account and connect your Kroger card to Friends of Canaan. This will not affect your fuel points. Thank you for your support.
If you bank at German American Bank ask for a Canaan Community Academy debit card. Then every purchase will benefit the students at CCA.
Share the big news
How Does the CCA Garden Grow
How Does the CCA Garden Grow
This year CCA will be continuing the school wide micro-society. Students will earn "Cougar Cash" by having classroom & school responsibilities. Students will be learning financial literacy. Students will have expenses ie...rent, utilities, fines to be paid with "Cougar Cash" that they earn. Students will be able to shop at the Cougar Mart weekly. This will eliminate lunch detentions and staff will be focusing on the positives plus giving students ownership while they learn.
How Does the CCA Garden Grow
How Does the CCA Garden Grow
How Does the CCA Garden Grow
Our school garden helps to teach children about the environment, how food is grown and where it comes from, and the importance of healthy eating.
About Us
Dedicated Educators
We know that learning is easier when you have an excellent teacher. That's why all of our teachers are licensed and most of our educators have achieved an advanced degree in their field. The faculty is passionate about the subjects they teach and bring this enthusiasm into their lessons.
Commitment to Excellence
Our mission is to provide children with the best education through a friendly, caring, hands-on environment. Our community allows children to explore, experience and excel.
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