Cornerstone Academy
School Notes Overview:
We are called Cornerstone Academy, located at The Mission. We offer a full college preparatory academic program in a combination schedule of classroom study and home study for Pre-K through 12th grade. Our Classic University Model program of study takes place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, while parents oversee home study with teacher-directed lesson plans on Monday and Thursday. Cornerstone Academy also offers labs and study groups for students in 7th - 12th grade in science, math and Latin from 8 AM to 1 PM on Thursdays. ...
School Overview:
Cornerstone Academy |
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian (no specific denomination) | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 2000 | |
| County | Alachua County, FL | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 183 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 5% | 28% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 15 students | ||
| Kind - 16 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 16 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 16 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 13 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 14 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 16 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 7 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 18 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 7 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 6 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers | |
| Average Class Size | 15 | |
| Number of AP Courses | 3 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual (dress code polos and bottoms) |
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This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:15 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Tuition Notes | $4,050.00 (K-6th) $4,250.00 (7th-12th) | |
| Head of School | Doug Lawson | |
School Notes:
- We are called Cornerstone Academy, located at The Mission. We offer a full college preparatory academic program in a combination schedule of classroom study and home study for Pre-K through 12th grade. Our Classic University Model program of study takes place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, while parents oversee home study with teacher-directed lesson plans on Monday and Thursday. Cornerstone Academy also offers labs and study groups for students in 7th - 12th grade in science, math and Latin from 8 AM to 1 PM on Thursdays. In addition, Cornerstone offers a University Model Plus program with a fourth day of instruction on Thursday. A five-day program operates for students with special circumstances or scholarships requiring five-days. Cornerstone's Robotics program is internationally recognized and the Athletic Department offers a full range of sports for students in 1st through 12th grades. The Varsity Soccer and Volleyball teams won the NACA National title in 2007. The Speech and Debate Team have been the winners of the St. Augustine Catholic Forensic League Conference Championship in 2007 and 2008. Cornerstone Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, athletic and other school-administered programs. Cornerstone Academy is a non-church affiliated, private Christian school.
- Profile last updated: 12/03/2008
In the News:
- Thousands expected at Friends of the Library sale (Independent Florida Alligator)
posted on October 26, 2009 at 06:15:22 am
Kim Withers and Suzanne Waters, a teacher at the Cornerstone Academy, look for books for their daughters at the Friends of the Library Fall book sale on Saturday. - High school, college scholars recognized for performance (The Gainesville Sun)
posted on October 12, 2009 at 10:07:51 am
By Harriet Daniels Staff writer Luke Richards of Gainesville made the Dean's List for spring semester 2009 at the Georgia Institute of Technology. - High School Blitz (The Gainesville Sun)
posted on September 11, 2009 at 10:10:13 am
By John Patton Sun high school sports editor Visit the site every Friday for the High School Blitz where we preview and predict the games of the week. This year, we'll also be featuring an athlete and team of the decade. - St. John volleyball falls to Cornerstone (The Ocala Star-Banner)
posted on September 9, 2009 at 04:25:24 am
Staff report GAINESVILLE - The St. John volleyball team lost a thrilling five-set nail-biter to Cornerstone Academy, 25-18, 25-27, 24-26, 25-16, 15-11, Tuesday night on the road in Gainesville. Ashley LaBorde tallied 15 kills, 7 digs and 2 blocks to lead the Saints in the losing effort. - Tigers’ net gains (Lake City Reporter)
posted on August 28, 2009 at 08:56:46 am
Columbia High volleyball may be going from the frying pan into the fire with its new district.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (32635) | School Zip (32635) |
(FL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | n/a | 15,979,631 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | n/a | 27% |
| Population Average Age | n/a | 38 years old |
| Average Household size | n/a | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | n/a | $40,558 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | n/a | 4.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | n/a | 33 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (32635) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | n/a / n/a | 66% / 34% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Westwood Hills Christian - 191 students - 0.5 mi. away - view location
- Oak Hall School - 734 students - 3.3 mi. away - view location
- The Rock School - 219 students - 4.8 mi. away - view location
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- Countryside Christian School - 123 students - 5.3 mi. away - view location
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