Frequently Asked Questions
"Is CAPA a separate school from Cottonwood?"
- No, CAPA is a program embedded within Cottonwood High School. Sort of like a state within a country.
"Can I be in multiple tracks?"
- No, CAPA students must pick a track to enroll in. However, we encourage everyone to take classes across the performing arts department and broaden their horizons.
"Can I switch tracks partway through my time at CAPA?"
- Yes, we would never force you to stay in a CAPA track if you were more passionate about another. Keep in mind, there may be extra work required of you to make up for classes you haven't taken.
"Can AMES students join CAPA?"
- Yes! AMES students are welcome to join CAPA. We have created a custom track that keeps up with their AMES requirements. Click here to see AMES tracks.
"Do I have to take Dance as my P.E. credit?"
- If you are in the Theatre Performance track, yes. You are required to take dance classes as you P.E. credits. However, the other four tracks have a wider variety of Physical Education class options. But we do encourage everyone to take dance!
"Can I still do the SLC certification if I join CAPA?"
- Yes! In fact, there is a specific SLC certification designed for each CAPA track! In order to complete the certificate, we move your 2.0 World Language Credits from required to optional.
- No, CAPA is a program embedded within Cottonwood High School. Sort of like a state within a country.
"Can I be in multiple tracks?"
- No, CAPA students must pick a track to enroll in. However, we encourage everyone to take classes across the performing arts department and broaden their horizons.
"Can I switch tracks partway through my time at CAPA?"
- Yes, we would never force you to stay in a CAPA track if you were more passionate about another. Keep in mind, there may be extra work required of you to make up for classes you haven't taken.
"Can AMES students join CAPA?"
- Yes! AMES students are welcome to join CAPA. We have created a custom track that keeps up with their AMES requirements. Click here to see AMES tracks.
"Do I have to take Dance as my P.E. credit?"
- If you are in the Theatre Performance track, yes. You are required to take dance classes as you P.E. credits. However, the other four tracks have a wider variety of Physical Education class options. But we do encourage everyone to take dance!
"Can I still do the SLC certification if I join CAPA?"
- Yes! In fact, there is a specific SLC certification designed for each CAPA track! In order to complete the certificate, we move your 2.0 World Language Credits from required to optional.
