Cumberland Christian Academy Tennessee

Upcoming Program: Let's Go Starlight Strolling

Breathe in the crisp night air and see the park in a whole new light. Let’s Go Starlight Strolling invites participants to enjoy a guided one-mile nighttime hike on the Emory River Nature Trail under an almost full moon, learning how our senses of sight, sound, smell, and touch can enhance the trail experience in the twilight hours. If skies cooperate, a park ranger will set up a telescope on the historic Nemo Bridge for a closer look at the moon at the end of the walk.

Saturday, February 28 at 8 to 9 pm ET
Park at Nemo Picnic Area, Obed Wild & Scenic River
Cost: Free, no registration

Bring a sense of wonder, and plan ahead with a flashlight, water, and sturdy shoes.

Walk the trail together as park staff discuss how our senses of sight, sound, smell, and touch can enhance the park's experience after dark.

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Jeana Partin [email protected]
865-208-1168

Cumberland Christian Academy Earns Cognia Accreditation

KNOXVILLE, TN: November 4, 2020 – Cumberland Christian Academy announced today that it has earned accreditation by Cognia™, a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education service providers.

Cognia, formerly AdvancED, nationally recognizes districts that meet rigorous standards focused on productive learning environments, equitable resource allocation that meets the needs of learners, and effective leadership. Earning accreditation from the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission means that the school is accredited, and that Cumberland Christian Academy is recognized across the nation as a school that meets Cognia Standards of Quality, and maintains a commitment to continuous improvement.

“School accreditation as conferred by the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission provides Cumberland Christian Academy a nationally recognized mark of quality for our school,” shared Jeana Partin, School Administrator. “It demonstrates to our community our commitment to excellence, our openness to external review and feedback, and our desire to be the best we can be on behalf of the students we serve.”

To earn Cognia accreditation, a school district also must implement a continuous process of improvement, and submit to internal and external review. Schools in good standing can maintain their accreditation for a five-year term.

Dr. Mark A. Elgart, president and CEO of Cognia, stated, “Cognia Accreditation is a rigorous process that focuses the entire school and its community on the primary goal of preparing lifelong learners in engaging environments where all students can flourish. Cumberland Christian Academy is to be commended for demonstrating that it has met high standards, and is making progress on key indicators that impact student learning.”

Cognia is the parent organization of the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). Parents and interested community members can learn more about the Cognia Accreditation at cognia.org

About Cognia
Cognia offers accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning, and improvement services to institutions and other education providers. The result of the merger of AdvancED and Measured Progress, Cognia was formed to bridge the gap between school evaluation and student assessment. As a global nonprofit working in over 80 countries, our 36,000 institutions serve and support nearly 25 million students and five million educators every day. Cognia serves as a trusted partner in advancing learning for all. Find out more at cognia.org.

Anyone interested in piano or violin lessons from a Classical Conversations/Lee University graduate? Joy Walker has a music studio in Oak Ridge, TN. [email protected]

The next online ACT prep class is Wednesday, September 9, 9 am to noon. Same details as the May 16 post below. Let Marcia know if you are interested.

Lauri West and I will be having our next online ACT class on Friday, May 29, from 9 am to noon ET. We will use the books pictured below. If your student has the red book that will be beneficial. We will talk about all four parts of the test (not writing). If you are interested, let me know. We are setup on PayPal now also. $50. If you are interested in private online tutoring, Lauri is the one for you. She can give you her tips for making a 36 on the test!! She scored high in high school and just recently scored a 36 on a practice test.

Are you a homeschool family pursuing a classical education or interested in learning more about a home-centered education? Cumberland Christian Academy is a K-12 homeschool umbrella program specializing in 21st century classical home-centered education for all generations. We want to help you and your students succeed in pursuing this time tested Classical Christian Education. For more information about our services and our high school Clasical Scholars Program please visit our website cumberlandchristianacad.org.

Anyone interested in personal tutoring for the ACT test? Lauri West and I are available online for $60 for a 90 minute session. The next test is June 13 and this is one of the 3 times you can pay extra for the test information release. We can work with you before or after the test. Your preference. Lauri knows how to get a 36!! I have been tutoring ACT for 6+ years. Let us know if we can help you.
Marcia Walker and Lauri West

Sign up by tomorrow for this class in Oak Ridge.

Sound Homeschool Class – American Museum of Science and Energy Sound Homeschool ClassStudents will learn about vibration, pitch, volume, and how sound waves travel through hands-on activities.Grades K-2 10:30 – 11:30 am Members $5 Non-members $7Grades 3-6 12:30 – 1:30 pm Members $5 Non-members $7Registration is required. Click the button below or call 865-2...

This event is open for registration. Always fills up and is a fun family event in Oak Ridge.

Tennessee Family Ball Tennessee Family Ball is a page for information on homeschool-family-friendly 18th century dances in the east Tennessee Area (think Pride and Prejudice).