CCBS Blog
— All Things CCBS —
Welcome to The Cherokee Creek Boys School Blog.
CCBS is a learning community, that is dedicated to helping boys (ages 10 – 15, in grades 5 through 10) and their families discover what is real and true about themselves and the world around them. Our blog supports families and boys with information, ideas and inspiration from our team, as well as from experts and resources that help us all keep learning and growing together.
CCBS Blogger / BOTO the Bear
P.S. I am the CCBS Mascot and Blogger! My name (BOTO) is short for an important lesson that we teach – a reminder to all of us – that to keep growing and learning, we always need to “Be Open To Outcome”.
More Posts Below!
OUR CCBS LEARNING COMMUNITY
Posts in this section share our approach to helping 10- to 15-year-old boys engage in learning … in and outside of the classroom!
Meet Elijah … Member of BOTO’s Big Ride Bike Team!
Elijah Smith, member of BOTO’s Big Ride Bike Team, is psyched to hit the road!
Meet Calvin, the CCBS Academic Dean
Teaching CCBS Style | ‘Meet the Teachers’ Series
We sat down with Calvin Croxton, our Academic Dean, to get to know more about him and his approach to helping students learn!
BOTO’s Big Ride Fundraiser
Supporting BOTO’s Big Ride is a great way to support the CCBS mission, and make a difference in someone’s life and the world around you!
OUR FOCUS on BOYS and FAMILIES
This area of our blog focuses on BOYS and FAMILIES. Discover information and ideas for addressing the unique and specific needs of BOYS. And at CCBS, we focus on and support the entire FAMILY. Here’s where we share more on topics like boundaries, adolescent development, the importance of family time and tips on communication styles.
Alumni Students Share Highlights of Their CCBS Experience
Alumni students share their messages to future CCBS students during our Cherokee Creek Reunion gathering to celebrate our 20th anniversary!
DISCOVERING WHAT’S REAL and TRUE
At Cherokee Creek, our character-development curriculum is the foundation for each student’s and family’s journey. At the core of the curriculum is a model based on the values of Courage, Truth, Love and Wisdom. We call it the Medicine Wheel. This area of our blog will bring these values to life through stories, interviews and articles.
Celebrating the Festival of Nations!
Celebrating the Festival of Nations … Honoring the Diversity and Cultures of the World Around Us!
The Cherokee Creek Story by Beth Black, Founder
Helping boys and their families for more than 20 years!
Character Development at Cherokee Creek Boys School
At Cherokee Creek, our character-development curriculum is the foundation for each student’s and family’s journey. At the core of the curriculum is a model based on the values of Courage, Truth, Love, and Wisdom. We call it the Medicine Wheel.
THE WORLD AROUND US
This area of the blog will feature information on the physical world around us, as well as the figurative world around us! With content about the importance of time in nature to the ever-changing world of technology and teens, this section will be full of relevant and helpful information for any reader.
Finding Hope When the New Year Feels Overwhelming
Tips and stories from other young people about entering the New Year, life’s challenges and more.
How to Manage Holiday Stress and Anxiety
Sometimes we put pressure on ourselves to make everything picture perfect. The truth is holidays can be very stressful.
Keep the Thankfulness Going | HOW to Practice Gratitude
CCBS wants to keep the spirit of GRATITUDE and THANKFULNESS going!