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Accreditation
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.

Admission*
*(View International Students Admission Information)
To schedule an interview call: 

  • Elementary/Preschool: 770-819-6437
  • Middle School: 770-819-9942
  • High School: 770-423-0404

Enrollment of new students for the fall term begins March 1. Admission decisions are based on test results, transcripts, personal interviews, and available space.

  • All prospective parents must interview with a principal. Students must attend the interview if entering grades 6 - 12.
  • Following the interview, application forms must be completed and returned to the school office accompanied by a $100 non-refundable application fee. For international students the application fee is $250 (non-refundable).
  • Students entering grades 1 - 6 must provide current standardized test scores and may be required to take an entrance exam or visit the classroom.
  • Students entering grades 6 - 12 must show by standardized test scores and prior grade completion that he or she is capable of doing grade level work.
  • A $350 non-refundable matriculation fee is due upon acceptance.
  • An updated copy of the Georgia School Certificate of Immunization (Form 3231) and a certified birth certificate must be submitted by the first day of school.
  • Admissions are contingent upon available space and are subject to final approval.

Athletic Program
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. CCA's sports include basketball, golf, volleyball, tackle football, baseball, softball, cross country, tennis, and cheerleading.

Curriculum
Our curriculum reflects our Christian perspective and is designed to prepare the student for college. A Beka and Bob Jones University Press materials serve as the core curriculum and are supplemented with other publishers. Scripture is an integral part of all curriculum.

Discipline
CCA generally follows the written works of Dr. James Dobson, of Focus on the Family, in disciplining children. Loving, firm guidance gains the respect and cooperation of students.

Faculty
The 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.

Fundraising
All CCA families are encouraged to become actively involved in fundraising events. We have an annual school-wide fundraiser in the fall.

Lunches
CCA offers a lunch program for 1st-12th grades. Students may also bring a lunch from home.

School Hours
K3 - K4 8:15 AM - 12:15 PM
K5 8:15 AM - 2:45 PM
1st - 5th 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
6th - 8th 8:05 AM - 3:05 PM
9th - 12th 8:10 AM - 3:15 PM

Students
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.

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.

CCA's Spring 2007 Stanford Achievement Test Scores Compared to National Scores

Grade Complete Battery Reading Mathematics
PR-S* Median Grade Equivalent PR-S Median Grade Equivalent PR-S Median Grade Equivalent
K 73-6 1.4 89-8 1.4 59-5 1.2
1 62-6 2.3 63-6 2.2 53-5 1.9
2 59-5 3.0 58-5 3.2 59-5 3.4
3 74-6 5.6 76-6 5.7 78-7 5.9
4 63-6 5.5 61-6 5.8 66-6 5.4
5 73-6 7.9 74-6 7.7 77-7 8.8
6 59-5 7.8 60-6 7.0 66-6 9.0
7 62-6 8.7 67-6 8.7 67-6 8.9
8 70-6 12.7 72-6 10.8 77-7 12.5
9 59-9 10.5 60-6 10.5 59-5 10.6
10 62-6 11.3 61-6 11.1 53-5 10.8
11 74-6 12.6 80-7 12.2 62-6 12.4
*PR-S = Percentile Rank-Stanine
No CCA students were excluded from testing.

Transportation
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.

Tuition* for 2008/2009 (Annual)
View Tuition Rates for International Students
Grades 1st Child 2nd Child 3rd Child 4th Child
K3-K4
$3,530 $3,180 $3,000 $2,830
K5-3rd
$5,310 $4,780 $4,510 $4,250
4th-8th
$5,670 $5,100 $4,820 $4,540
9th-12th
$6,230 $5,610 $5,300 $4,980
* 5% discount is given when tuition is paid in full by Sept. 10.
Please note: 1st child rate applies to the oldest child of the family.

Enrollment Fees for New Students

$100 Application Fee:

This is a non-refundable/non-transferable fee for each student registering for enrollment at Cumberland Christian Academy. This is an annual per student fee.

$350 Matriculation Fee: The payment of this fee holds a place for the student for the following school year. This is a non-refundable/non-transferable fee for each student registering for enrollment at Cumberland Christian Academy. This is an annual per student fee. The Matriculation Fee includes the following per student: student insurance, testing fees, basic picture package, yearbook, student pass to all home athletic events, graduation fee, art fee, basic supply fee, and use of consumable and non-consumable books.

Fees for Returning Students

 Re-enrollment Fee
 Application and fee received on or before March 31, 2025  $75 per student
Application and fee received on or after April 1, 2025  $100 per student
 Matriculation Fee
Received on or before May 31, 2025  $300 per student
 Received on or after June 1, 2008  $350 per student

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


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Updated4/21/08