Alternative School For Math & Science vs. Corning Christian Academy
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School Overview
School
Overview
The Alternative School For Math and Science, a diverse community of students, teachers and parents, provides an academically challenging and supportive learning environment uniquely designed for 10 to 14 year olds.
The School’s innovative curriculum, atmosphere of trust and respect, and commitment to life-long learning enable the positive development of the whole child.
Every aspect of school life is intended to help students learn tolerance, build integrity and character, and become responsible members of the broader community.
The Christian Learning Center opened its doors to K-3rd grade in 1982.
Grades 4-6 were added in September 1983. Each year a grade was added until our first group of seniors graduated in 1990. Little Lambs Pre-school opened in 1992.
In 2001, the name Corning Christian Academy (CCA) was adopted for our K-12th grade program. In 2004, a dynamic Ministry Program was added for our secondary students.
The school is interdenominational and enrolls children from more than 30 local churches.
CCA is committed to helping parents in the training of their children.
The CCA staff consists of excellent people with a love for children.
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Work to provide student needs
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Year Founded
2004
1982
Students Body
Total Students
110 students
139 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
7%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
35
Kindergarten Students
-
8
Grade 1 Students
-
10
Grade 2 Students
-
4
Grade 3 Students
-
14
Grade 4 Students
-
9
Grade 5 Students
-
15
Grade 6 Students
42
8
Grade 7 Students
43
7
Grade 8 Students
25
6
Grade 9 Students
-
4
Grade 10 Students
-
7
Grade 11 Students
-
6
Grade 12 Students
-
6
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
15 teachers
Average Class Size
16
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:9
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$11,000
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% on Financial Aid
32%
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
15
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Drama Club, Exploravision Competition, Future City Competition, Guitar, Jazz Ensemble, Lego Robotics, Math Counts, Needle Crafts, Rock Band, Running Club, Stop Motion Movie Making, Strategy Games, Writing Club, Yearbook, Yoga
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