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CCA is a Christ-centered school. We believe scripture should be an integrated part of all curriculum and should be included in every area of training for life. We use a combination of A Beta book publications and Bob Jones University Press as our core curriculum with other publishers used to supplement. These publishers are recognized as the leaders in Christian school curriculum. The following scale was adopted by the CCA Board (May 1999):
Students who fail two or more basic subjects (math, science, history, language, reading, phonics) must either make up the classes in a summer school program or repeat the grade level. A student who is attending CCA must maintain a grade average of "C" or above. This is determined by averaging his grades on a report card during a single grading period. If the student falls below "C," he may be placed on academic probation for the next semester in the school year. The Headmaster will decide the consequences for the student. If there is no improvement, the student may not be allowed to return to CCA the next school year. A student must maintain a "C" average (with no "F"s) to participate in extracurricular activities such as cheerleading, sports, music, clubs, etc. If the student fails to do so, he will be exempt from all practices and games for three weeks. Grades will then be evaluated to determine eligibility to return to activities. The respective principal will notify students and parents. High School students are chosen for membership in the CCA Chapter of the National Beta Club based on their scholastic average (3.5), Christian character, credible achievements and commendable attitudes. High School Credits (9th - 12th Grades)
Within ten days of the beginning of a semester, a student may drop/add a course with parental permission. The following criteria must be met:
High School Graduation Requirements Twenty-four units* taken during grades 9-12 are required for graduation. Specifically, these must include:
*Public school requirements for a college preparatory diploma total 22 units. In public school, Bible is not included. Under situations where a student transfers to Cumberland or has special circumstances which make 24 units impossible during the four years of high school, permission may be granted with board approval to graduate with a minimum of 22 units. In most cases, 24 units out of a possible 28 unit potential will be attainable. Parents with concerns in this area should talk with the principal. No student will be graduated who has not completed the senior year with Cumberland Christian Academy. 1st through 12th grade students whose grades fall below a "C" will have progress reports mailed to their parents midway through each 9-week grading period. Parents who are concerned about a student’s progress can contact the teacher or the office for specific information about progress. Parents are also encouraged to telephone or schedule a conference with the subject teacher whenever they have a question so that specific information about the student’s performance in that class can be obtained from the teacher.
Honors courses are given one extra quality point:
Homework is used to teach responsibility and for the purpose of keeping parents involved with their child’s learning. Teachers may give homework each night and on weekends. However, because Wednesday night is a church night for many of our families, our teachers will minimize homework for this night. We do request parents' assistance in seeing that the assignments are completed. The school office assists students and parents in contacting teachers when a student’s illness requires a prolonged absence from school. When contacted by the parent, the office will notify teachers of the student’s illness and request assignments. The parent may pick up the instructions and material sent by the teachers at the end of the following day. This time frame allows the teacher to gather materials and provide meaningful assignments. In addition, students could contact a friend in the class who is willing to share notes and to return completed work to the teacher. Students, especially those in the high school, are responsible for all assignments given by teachers. It is the responsibility of the student to ask the teacher for make-up work. Work missed due to an excused absence must be made up within two school days of his return to school. Assignments missed because of an extended illness must be made up within the same number of days the student was absent. Students with unexcused absences will not be permitted to make up missed assignments. A student who is present when a test is announced is expected to take the test as scheduled or upon returning to school. In laboratory classes such as art, PE, music, and science, which do not lend themselves to make-up work, the teacher will determine the make-up procedure. The purpose of CCA’s Library program is to encourage reading of wholesome materials and to actively reinforce the school’s goal of building Christian character in her students. The program at CCA touches all ages. The librarians read every week to grades K-3 through 5th. Students check out books for a two-week period. The CCA Library holds various reading contests throughout the year on the elementary and middle school level. Parents are urged to consult the school calendar in this handbook for the dates report cards are sent home. The elementary through high school classes have four 9-week grading periods. The K5 classes have five 6-week grading periods. The first 6-week period is an adjustment period. Report cards will go home after the first 12 weeks, then every 6 weeks thereafter. K-5 and elementary report cards are sent home for review, to be signed by parents and returned to school the next school day. Report cards not returned within one week will be considered lost and duplicated for a $3.00 penalty fee. Middle school and high school report cards are computer generated. Two copies will be sent home each grading period. Parents are asked to sign one copy and return it to the school office the next school day. Cumberland seeks to uphold high academic standards in all areas. Occasionally, however, Cumberland discovers a sincere and hard-working student who is unable to pass in specific academic subjects. In such situations where parents and teachers are in agreement, social promotion may be exercised. In these cases, such approved action is noted on permanent records and the promotion is carried out. At the high school level, a student will continue to advance to the next grade as far as his homeroom is concerned, but the credits that he earns determine his actual grade level. CCA administers the Stanford Achievement Test each year to grades K-5 through 8th. These scores provide both a measure of the individual’s achievement and a measure of the school’s achievement. 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 the students for the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) and the ACT (American College Test). Juniors and Seniors are recommended to register for both the SAT and the ACT. Since colleges prefer one of these tests, a student is assured of adequate test information if he takes both. Also, if a student should do poorly on one of these tests, analysis of both tests will give colleges a clearer picture of the student’s scholastic aptitude and achievement. Of course, students must pay the standard fees which are charged for these nationwide. All forms necessary for the registration of these tests are available through the principal’s office. Transcripts will be released upon the request of parents and forwarded to the school desired, provided all accounts are current. Transcripts will not be sent if tuition has not been paid in full. After all requirements have been met, records will be released at the end of the next regular business day. |
