Q: What are the qualifications of the teachers?
A: All teachers hold current certificates with endorsements in the areas in which they are teaching.
Q: What curriculum does CCA use?
A: Curriculum is determined by the needs of the students. Teachers create their own curriculum in some areas, always keeping in mind the Biblical principals which guide their teaching. Some A Beka materials are used on the elementary level; The ACE program is used for students grades 3-high school as the core, integrated with thematic materials geared to the student’s performance level.
Q: How much emphasis is given to Bible teaching?
A: All classes receive daily instruction in the Scriptures. All students are involved daily in memorizing Scripture. Upper elementary and Jr./Sr. high students have a weekly class for more in depth Bible Study, and sharing time. Chapel is held weekly, with speakers from our local church as well as other churches.
Q: Can students receive a high school diploma from CCA?
A: Yes! The first graduates will receive diplomas in 2013. They will have completed all the requirements of the State of Ohio and beyond!
Q: What if a student is working below grade level? Would he/she be accepted at CCA?
A: Yes. We are blessed with a staff equipped to help students work through areas of deficiency, particularly in areas of literacy. Assessments in 2009-10 have shown some amazing results of the progress of these students.
Q: In what kinds of activities can CCA students become involved?
A: In 2009-10, students became involved helping with activities at the area Nursing Home. They became acquainted with the residents, and assisted them with their parties, bagged candy for them for their trick-or-treat night, performed a concert for them, and ate lunch with them at a restaurant.
As personnel is available, a variety of activities are offered, such as Sign-language, and conversational Spanish. Art, PE, and music are a part of the weekly schedule. Students participate in at least 2 programs a year through music and drama.
Students are encouraged to participate in the Upward Sports program in Circleville, or on the YMCA’s teams until we are able to organize our own sports program.
Q: Are scholarships available for new students?
A: Scholarship money is limited. After applications are received, an applicant may request assistance through scholarships. Recipients are determined by the CCA Board. No full scholarships are awarded.
