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Campus Wide
Campus Wide
McKinney Christmas Parade
CCA is returning to the McKinney Parade of Lights on December 13—and we want EVERYONE to join the fun! Students (K–12), parents, teachers, athletes, clubs, cheerleaders, and drumline… come shine with us as we light up the night with Christmas cheer and candy canes! Let’s show McKinney our Warrior Pride in full Christmas sparkle!
Dress in lights and festive Christmas gear—let’s shine bright!
Time: 4:30 PM Parade ends: ~8:00 PM
Location: Meet at CCA in the 5th-12th Grade Cafeteria
K–5: Please attend with your child.
Athletes & Clubs: Wear something that represents your team or group—plus a festive holiday touch!
Information for Final Week of the Semester
Kindergarten through 8th grade students:
Will operate on a normal schedule for the rest of the semester, including next Friday, 12/12. Dismissal will occur like it does on every other school day for these students. Friday, 12/12, 6th-8th grade students may wear jeans with spirit wear or a Christmas shirt, while K-5 students are welcome to dress festively for their Christmas parties, according to the guidelines sent out.
9th-12th grade students:
Will have semester exams on Thursday, 12/11, and Friday, 12/12. English and History exams will be taken on Thursday, while Math and Science will be taken on Friday.
Exams will take place from 8:30-11:30 am on both days, and students need to be picked up/leave campus at 11:30 am on both exam days. Students should arrive before 8:30 am on both testing days. Testing locations will be posted in the main Upper Campus lobby, on exam days. Students are welcome to wear jeans with spirit wear or a Christmas shirt on exam days.
Students who are taking a final exam through Collin, we will be in touch about your arrangements.
Athletic Photos
Good news! All sports photos for the entire year are posted for easy digital ordering. Print options are also available with direct-to-home shipping available for convenience.
ChristieGare.com/ccasports
Password: warriors
Monday, December 8th
Monday, December 8th
4th-12th Grades Chess Club
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, come sharpen your skills, make new friends, and have fun in a friendly, encouraging environment!
Time: 3:30 – 4:30pm
Location: 5th-12th Grade Cafeteria
Praise Team Christmas Caroling
Our Jr. High & High School Praise & Worship students are spreading Christmas cheer!
We’re continuing a beloved CCA tradition—now nearly 10 years strong—by visiting three Assisted Living Homes in McKinney to share music, joy, and the heart of the season. This experience is meaningful for both residents and students, and we’re excited to bless our community once again! Students get the chance to connect, serve, and brighten the day of residents who eagerly look forward to their visit each year. It’s a beautiful way to give back through music and fellowship.
Time: 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Meet in Upper Campus Cafe - ride to nursing homes together in CCA Van
Christmas Caroling around the CCA neighborhood!
Let’s come together as a school community to spread Christmas cheer, share the joy of the season, and bless our neighbors with song and a small gift. This is a wonderful all-campus event—perfect for families, students, and staff of all ages!
Time: 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Location: Meet in Upper Campus Cafeteria
Hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Wear something festive and help us spread Christmas cheer and a small gift for our neighbors.
Thursday, December 11th
Thursday, December 11th
High School Students: 9th - 12th Grades English & History and 8th Grade Algebra Honors Finals
Time: 8:30-11:30 am (be in classroom prior to 8:30 am)
Location: Classroom locations will be posted in the school lobby
Friday, December 12th
Friday, December 12th
High School Students: 9th - 12th Grades Math & Science Finals
Time: 8:30-11:30 am (be in classroom prior to 8:30 am)
Location: Classroom locations will be posted in the school lobby
Jr. High Students: National Gingerbread House Day
We’re turning lunchtime into a festive & creative Christmas time as we celebrate National Gingerbread House Day! Join us to build and decorate your very own gingerbread house—complete with candy, frosting, and all the holiday fun you can handle. Order your $5 kit below! Remember—you can wear jeans with a Christmas shirt to get into the holiday spirit! Whether it’s a cozy sweater, a fun graphic tee, or something that jingles, festive attire is encouraged. Come enjoy sweets, creativity, and Christmas cheer with your friends!
Time: Lunch
Location: Room 124
Order Deadline: Tuesday, December 9th — by midnight
Monday, December 15th, 2025 - January 2nd, 2026
Monday, December 15th, 2025 - January 2nd, 2026
Upcoming Events & Save the Dates
Upcoming Events & Save the Dates
Campus Wide
Campus Wide
January 5th: First Day of Spring Semester
January 14th: Parents in Prayer
January 19th: Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
Elementary
Elementary
January 23rd: 5th Grade Pen Pal Event
February 9th: SIP Kids
Jr. High School
Jr. High School
January 5th: Bible Studies
January 28th: Students in Prayer
January 28th: Lego Day
High School
High School
January 7th: 9th/10th Bible Studies
January 14th: 11th/12th Bible Studies
January 23rd: Pen Pal Event
January 28th: Students in Prayer
Academic Advising
Academic Advising
Need help figuring out life after CCA?
Be sure and check out the College and Career Assessments and Databases resource at the link below. There are databases with information about different careers, colleges and majors as well as 7 assessments you can take for free to help figure out what careers match your personality, skills and interests. Sign up for a free account that you can use even after you leave CCA. Use the code YQMHVMEW for your free access to the assessments.
FAFSA is now open!!
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is now available. Students who are planning on going to college in the fall need to complete the 26-27 FAFSA form in order to qualify for financial aid. This qualifies you for Federal grants and loans, but is often required by colleges to receive scholarships from the school as well. Deadline to fill it out is in January, but the earlier the better!
Registration Deadlines for SAT and ACT
11th and 12th graders interested in taking the SAT or ACT in February or March, now is the time for you to sign up! Remember CCA proctors the PSAT here on campus, but students register for the SAT and ACT on their own.
SAT March 14th Test: Registration Deadline Feb 27th
ACT Feb 14th Test: Registration Deadline Jan 9th
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Colder Weather Means Warmer Attire!
Colder Weather Means Warmer Attire!
With colder weather arriving, please ensure students come dressed for the temperature. While we work to keep classrooms comfortable, our historic buildings can vary in warmth. Students should dress in layers and bring CCA-approved outerwear for use indoors. Please refer to the guidelines below.
Students should also bring coats for outdoor time. We will continue to eat and play outside when weather permits. Outdoor coats do not need to be CCA-approved.
Outerwear Guidelines:
CCA Lands’ End or CCA-approved outerwear with a CCA logo may be worn in the classroom (sweaters, sweatshirts, hoodies, jackets, windbreakers, letter jackets). Gray, black, burgundy, and white are acceptable. All outerwear must be worn over a CCA uniform shirt.
Non-uniform coats may only be worn outdoors and when transitioning between buildings.
Solid burgundy, gray, black, or white leggings/tights may be worn with skirts/skorts/jumpers; no designs or holes.
Backless shoes, house shoes, moccasins, slippers, and blankets are not allowed on campus.
On particularly cold days, administration may announce jeans and spirit wear. Notices will be sent via Teams and other communication platforms. Unless notified, students should wear normal uniform. School closures or delays will also be communicated via Teams and Skyward.
Identity in Christ Devotional Book
Identity in Christ Devotional Book
This year, SIP's theme focuses on discovering who we are in Christ. To support this, we recommend the devotional Identity: Discovering Who You Are in Christ (31-Day Devotionals for Teenagers).
Written specifically for teens, it offers daily encouragement, scripture, and practical applications that point students to their true identity in God. It also aligns beautifully with CCA's theme, “Created on Purpose for a Purpose.” Parents will find it helpful too, as a way to foster spiritual growth for the whole family.
Order through the link below—charges will go to your FACTS account. Please order by Friday, December 5th to have it in time for next semester's Students in Prayer meeting. Thank you for helping our students grow in faith and confidence in Christ!
Need a Microsoft (TEAMS, Outlook, Office, etc.) Password Reset?
Need a Microsoft (TEAMS, Outlook, Office, etc.) Password Reset?
Please send Jonathan Dowell an email directly. jdowell@ccawarriors.com
Updated Student-Parent Handbook
Updated Student-Parent Handbook
6th-12th grade families, see the highlights for a few important policy updates and reminders regarding cell phones/smart watches, attendance, and AI.
2025-2026 Handbook Highlights and Reminders.pdfPage updated
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