Frequently Asked Questions

Is CCA accredited?

CCA's High School is accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission. Accreditation qualifies our graduates to receive the Hope Scholarship and assures parents that a school meets nationally approved standards for education.

What sports do you offer?

CCA's sports include basketball, golf, volleyball, football, baseball, softball, cross country, soccer, tennis, and cheerleading. Cumberland is a member of the Independent Christian Schools of Georgia and Alabama/Greater Atlanta Christian Athletic Conference. This affiliation provides the players with excellent competition, tournament play, and Christian fellowship. More information is available at our athletics page.

What curriculum do you use?

Various Christian curriculums are used according to grade level. Our curriculum reflects our Christian perspective and is designed to prepare the student for college. The Bible is an integral part of all curriculum.

How do you handle discipline?

CCA generally follows the written works of Dr. James Dobson, of Focus on the Family, in disciplining children.

What is your faculty like?

Our faculty is committed to Christian living under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Teachers hold college degrees and must demonstrate by word and deed their allegiance to the Christian lifestyle. No member of the faculty or staff is authorized at any time to impose his or her non-essential beliefs upon the students. Strict adherence to the biblical basics and confinement within them is required of the faculty and staff.

What kind of fundraisers do you sponsor?

All CCA families are encouraged to participate in our annual school-wide fundraiser, the Impact campaign. CCA relies on Impact contributions to enrich and expand our programs and facilities. Each family is asked to contribute by sending appeal letters or making a personal donation. Read more...

Do you offer lunches?

CCA offers a lunch program for full day students. Students may also bring a lunch from home.

What are school hours?

What type of students do you accept?

CCA's mission is to offer Christ-centered instruction that will transform each student's heart, soul, and mind. We seek students that are willing to grow not only intellectually, but also emotionally, physically, morally, and spiritually. Academically, we look for average or above average students who can succeed in a traditional classroom environment. CCA students are diverse in terms of economic, ethnic, and denominational backgrounds. They exhibit high academic and personal achievement. We expect our students to conduct themselves in a way that will bring honor to Jesus Christ, their families, and their school.

What about standardized testing?

The Stanford Achievement Test is administered to students in grades K5 through 12. CCA administers the PLAN test to 9th graders and the PSAT to grades 10 and 11 during the fall each year. We offer these tests for the purpose of preparing students for the SAT and ACT.

2009 Stanford Achievement Test Scores Compared to National Scores

Grades Complete Battery Reading Mathematics
PR-S Median Grade Equivalent PR-S Median Grade Equivalent PR-S Median Grade Equivalent
K 72-6 1.3 90-8 1.6 57-5 1.0
1 74-6 2.5 74-6 2.4 78-7 2.4
2 71-6 4.2 64-6 3.9 74-6 3.9
3 63-6 4.7 67-6 5.2 60-6 4.2
4 56-5 5.5 59-5 5.8 45-5 3.8
5 71-6 6.7 74-6 6.9 69-6 6.8
6 66-6 9.1 66-6 7.5 69-6 8.3
7 67-6 9.8 64-6 8.8 79-7 10.8
8 59-5 9.4 53-5 8.9 71-6 10.6
9 63-6 10.7 64-6 10.4 71-6 12.1
10 47-5 9.7 34-4 9.4 63-3 11.4
11 59-5 11.9 57-5 11.7 51-5 11.4

Is transportation provided?

Parents are responsible for transporting their children to and from school. CCA will provide a car pool list to parents upon request. Students may arrive at any campus as early as 7:15 AM. Supervised care is provided for early arrivals. We offer after-school care on a limited basis. Check with your campus for availability. Students not enrolled in after-school care must be picked up within 15 minutes of dismissal.

Are uniforms required?

Uniform dress is standard policy in grades K5 - 12. Our uniform policy is outlined in detail in the Student Handbook.

Do you offer financial aid?

There are no tuition assistance or scholarship programs in place.

Do you accept international students?

We accept F-1 high school students and visitation students. More information

Non-discriminatory Policy

CCA admits students of any race, color, gender and national origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.