What Happens After Cyprus?

Cyprus Classical Academy graduated its first students in 2016.  Students who attend one or more years of our Bridge Program or enter high school after enrollment are considered graduates.

Graduate Accomplishments

Cyprus Graduates have attended the following High Schools
Nova Classical Academy Charter School in St. Paul (#2 Best High School 2019*)
Eastview High School in Apple Valley ( #3 Best Public High School in MN 2019*)
​Eagan High School (#8 Best Public High School in MN 2019*)
Minnetonka High School ( #11 Best Public High School in MN 2019*)
Rosemount High School ( #23 Best Public High School in MN 2019*)
Lakeville South High School (#30 Best Public High School in MN 2019*)

*According to U.S. News & World Report (out of 760 public high schools in MN)
Cyprus Graduates enrolled in the following classes in 9th grade:
Math
UMTYMP Calculus (final year)
​A.P. Calculus BC
​Honors Precalculus
​Honors Algebra 2
UMPTYMP Calculus (1st year)
Science
A.P. Physics (Calc based)
​Computer Game Design
A.P. Biology
Honors Chemistry
​Honors Biology
​Honors Physical Science
Social Studies
Honors American Citizenship and Govt. 
Honors Global Studies
Honors American History
Pre-history - Ancient Rome
A.P. Human Geography
English
Honors English 9
Honors English 10
Honors English 9 Communications
Rhetoric​
Foreign Language
Chinese 4
Chinese 2
Spanish 2
​Latin 1
Students also take elective classes such as Art, Choir, Orchestra, PE, etc.​
Extracurricular Activities:  Debate Team, Mock Trial Team, LINC (Leaders INvested in Community), National Honor Society, Pit Orchestra, Drama,
GTCYS Orchestra, University of MN Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Music Ensemble, Swim Team, Robotics Team, Math Team 

High School Accomplishments of Cyprus Classical Academy Graduates

Cyprus Classical Academy Graduates earned the following awards and honors that have been reported:
Post Cyprus Academic Achievement Accomplishments & Awards
  • PSAT/NMSQT Semifinalists 
  • PSAT/NMSQT Commended Scholars 
  • A.P. Scholar with Distinction Awards 
  • Academic Lettering for high GPA 
  • Accepted into Stanford University Pre-Collegiate University-Level Math
  • Accepted into University of MN PSEO Program (45% acceptance rate)
  • ​Overall top scorer on the AMC 8 (American Math Competition)
  • National Honor Society
  • Top Speaker in Novice Policy in the state competition (debate) 
  • Multiple wins leading to being the undefeated champion of the novice division (debate)​
​​​​​Team Accomplishments and Awards​
  • Reached quarterfinals in state debate tournament (2020)
  • Multiple wins leading to being the undefeated champion team - Mock Trial Team -  went to the Regional competition 
  • 3rd place finish in Policy at the MN State Debate Tournament
  • Champion team competed in Mock Trial National Competition in New York City (2020)
Music & Arts Accomplishments and Awards​
  • Accepted into University of MN School of Music -  PSEO (11th & 12th Grade)
  • 2nd Place Winner of  the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's Youth Chamber Music competition High School Level - Trio Luminoso (10th Grade)
  • ​Accepted into GTCYS  Symphony Orchestra (GTCYS top orchestra playing professional repertoire) as one of the youngest members of the orchestra.  Europe tour in 2018. (8th & 9th Grade)
  • Auditioned and was chosen to perform at the Summit Music Series Recital. (9th Grade)
  • 1st Place Winner of  the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's Youth Chamber Music competition Level B - Trio Luminoso (9th Grade)
  • Winning chamber music trio was invited to an expense-paid trip to Mantua Italy to perform at the Mantova Chamber Music Festival. (9th Grade)
  • Finalist in the Schubert Club Scholarship Competition (9th & 10th Grade)
  • 2nd place in the Junior Division of Thursday Musical Scholarship Competition (9th Grade)
  • 3rd place in the Senior Division of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's Youth Chamber Music competition - Trio Luminoso (10th Grade)
​Regional Science Fair Winner 
State Science Fair Winners 
​
Winner - SPCO Youth Chamber Music Competition & Mantova International Competition - Played at Bibiena Teatro in Italy

About Cyprus Classical Academy

​​It can be a challenge deciding what to do if your child is gifted and traditional schools are not a good fit.  The solution is to provide advanced and gifted students with ability-based education and a customized school schedule specifically designed to meet the unique needs of your each gifted learner.

Cyprus Classical Academy is an award-winning, ability-based school, in Burnsville, Minnesota and online world-wide that provides a premium, ability-based education that meets the needs of academically advanced through highly gifted students ages 4-14 years, in pre-k, elementary, and middle school. Cyprus students love to learn and need a faster pace of learning and higher level of academics than traditional schools and gifted programs can offer.  Cyprus Classical Academy students have customized school schedules and the opportunity for unlimited acceleration while maintaining an organized school structure and rigorous curriculum taught by highly qualified teachers and experts in their fields. Cyprus Classical Academy offers a unique and comprehensive education and places emphasis on building a strong community both on-site for in-person learning and online for distance learning.
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