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Cleveland Arts & Social Sciences Academy, Home of the Cougars!

Now Enrolling Grades EK-8 in Cleveland, Ohio

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Tuition-Free, Public Community School

Cleveland Arts & Social Sciences Academy also offers FREE Breakfast, Lunch & Bus Transportation

Welcome to Cleveland Arts & Social Sciences Academy

Serving the Shaker community and surrounding neighborhoods, Cleveland Arts & Social Sciences Academy (CASSA) offers a bright & creative environment with hands-on, project-based learning for grades K-8. Nurturing creativity and self-direction are important emphases for us, and we offer Art, Music & Dance classes. We also offer personalized learning enriched with Education Technology to accelerate student learning & readiness. We give each student the focus and attention they need to flourish by engaging them through their unique talents to achieve academic excellence. We are also known for our Early K Program where young learners who turn 5 years old by January 1st can get an early start on their academic journey.

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Mon 27

Staff Professional Development – No School for Students

September 27
Oct 11

Indigenous Peoples Day – No School for Students

October 11
Oct 11

All-Day Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 11
Oct 15

Quarter 1 Ends

October 15

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Seamless Summer Option Program

  This location is participating in the Seamless Summer Option Program. Lunch will be provided to all children, age 1 through 18, and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the…

Kindergarten Registration Now Open for Fall 2021!

  Building a strong academic foundation from the start. Begin your journey with us. Enroll now »  

AMP Helpful Resources

    We are committed to providing families with AMP & COVID resources to help assist with their student's success and online school needs. To learn more,  visit the dedicated AMP and COVID-19 Information page. To find quick how-to videos and guides to help navigate online school, visit our FAQ course.

CASSA’s Superintendent Interviewed on 90.3fm WCPN

Iteisha Bankston, Superintendent of Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy, was interviewed on IdeaStream, Cleveland’s NPR station 90.3fm WCPN. In the interview Bankston discusses the safety guidelines ACCEL Schools is following to keep students healthy and safe as they return to school for the 2020-21 school year. The discussion additionally…

Online & Hybrid Student Internet Reimbursement Policy

  Internet Service Provider reimbursement is available to students enrolled for the 20-21 school year. Eligibility for reimbursement is dependent on the family qualifying for the National School Lunch Program and other requirements outlined below. Amount: $25 per month, per household (not per student) Payment: Twice per year (February 2021…

A Day in the Life: Your Plan for Successful Online Learning

  New to online learning? Worried about preparing for fall? Want to make sure your child can stay on track?  Don’t worry, we have you covered!   We have created a plan that is simple to follow no matter what grade your student is in! Every day, make sure your…

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