Central Christian Academy

1200 Hodges Ferry Road, Portsmouth, VA, 23701-0237
Tel: (757)488-4477
Grades: PK - 6 | 140 students
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Where Home, Church, and School Work Together visit our facebook page at www.facebook.com/CentralChristianAcademy http://centralchristianacademy.com/#/central-christian-academy/welcome The mission of Central Christian Academy is to assist parents in developing godly character in the lives of their children that will challenge them to reach their fullest spiritual, academic, and physical potential and thus transform them into good citizens to impact our community for today, tomorrow, and eternity.

School Overview:
Central Christian Academy
School Membership(s) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)
American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)
Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) or (School of Tomorrow)
Religious Affiliation Baptist
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 6
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported PACS
Year Founded 1968
Student Body
Total Students 140 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 40% (VA School Avg.: 27%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 14:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 43%
Average Class Size 13 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(uniform pants, collared shirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $5,000
Tuition Notes Preschool: Caterpillars: Students who turn 3 after Sept. 30, 2012 2 set days: full ($65/week)or half* ($45/week) 3 set days: full ($95/week)or half *($65/week) 5 days: full ($155/week) or half * ($105/week) Butterflies: Students who are 3 years o
% on Financial Aid 2%
Average Financial Aid Grant $250
Acceptance Rate 85%
Admissions Director Andria Wenz
Admissions Associate Pachess Wooden
Sports
Total Sports Offered 2 sports
Sports
Basketball Cheering

School Notes:

    We provide:
    • Biblical based curriculum integrating state objectives
    • Literature based with the Wilson Fundations program
    • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
    • Outdoor classroom initiative
    • ESL (Englsih as a Second Language)
    • Extended Care 6:30am-6:00pm
    • Nutritional, school-cooked lunches
    • Small class size
    • and much more
    •  

    Profile last updated: 02/06/2012

Nearby Schools:

Central Christian Academy
Gr. PK-6 | 0 mi. away
Alliance Christian Schools
Gr. PK-12 | 0.3 mi. away
Tinker Bell Daycare
Gr. K | 1.4 mi. away
Portsmouth Catholic Regional School
Gr. PK-8 | 2 mi. away
Montessori Preparatory School
Gr. PK-Nursery/Preschool | 2.3 mi. away
Toras Chaim
Gr. K-9 | 2.3 mi. away

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