Christ Presbyterian Academy
Welcome Thank you for considering Christ Presbyterian Academy as an education option for your family. Searching for a new school is exciting... and can also be overwhelming. The information provided here will give you an introduction to the Academy, but we invite you to visit with us on campus. Meeting the people who will have an impact on your child and learning about the programs and philosophy of a school are critical to the decision process, and we want to assist you in every way possible. Please call the Office of Enrollment if you would like to schedule a campus visit or have any questions. For Preschool and Kindergarten inquiries, contact Sara Camp, Admissions Counselor at (615) 301-3508 or sara.camp@cpalions.org. For Grades 1-12 inquiries, contact Lynn Isaacs, Admissions Counselor, at (615) 301-3623 or lynn.isaacs@cpalions.org.
Accredited by: SACS Membership Held: ISNA, TAIS ISNA—Independent Schools of the Nashville Area TAIS—Tennessee Association
The Academy
of Independent Schools
Christ Presbyterian Academy is a coeducational, college-preparatory school dedicated to excellent education built on a Christian worldview. With a diversity of both academic abilities and socioeconomic backgrounds, the Academy emphasizes small classes, close student-faculty interactions, and a commitment to help students develop their academic skills and personal abilities in a supportive, Christ-centered environment.
• Total enrollment Preschool–12 . . . 1,240+
The History
• Alumni . . . 1,254 • Grades sixth through 12 assigned a faculty advisor…100% • Opportunities for involvement through Parent Support Fellowship…Plentiful
Founded in 1985, CPA was established for the education of children of Christ Presbyterian Church and, space permitting, those of other believers who would desire a Christian education for their children. It began
Mission
with a faculty and staff of 11 and 124 students in
Christ Presbyterian Academy, an educational ministry of Christ Presbyterian Church,
grades K-6. The Academy doubled in size the next
assists Christian families in helping students come to know God, evaluate all knowledge
year and has experienced continued growth, adding
and all life by His truth, and live transformed by His truth for His glory.
grades and classes to develop a comprehensive
Motto
Preschool-12 program enriching students and families from 30+ ZIP Codes and multiple churches within Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
Soli Deo Gloria — To God Alone Be The Glory
Academics
The academic program at CPA is designed to challenge students at many levels. Our primary focus is providing curricula and expectations that develop and support a biblical worldview.
Preschool Highlights: • Weekly classes include developmentally appropriate handwriting, phonics, language development, Spanish, music, science, math, social studies, visual arts, and technology. • Enrichments include technology, foreign language, science, music and the arts. • Developmental standards designed with a vertical emphasis so learning experiences are foundational for the next level with the goal of kindergarten readiness.
Elementary-School Highlights: • Art, library, music, computer, and Spanish classes • Destination ImagiNation teams, with regional and state competitions • Chess Club • Physical Education offered daily
Middle-School Highlights: • 44 courses • Summer Scholars enrichment program • Spanish I, Latin I, Algebra I and Geometry classes are available in middle school; students have received honors, silver and gold certificates on national Spanish and Latin exams • Destination ImagiNation teams have advanced to regional, state, and global competitions • 44% of seventh-grade students invited to participate in Duke TIP; 28 received State Recognition; two received Grand Recognition in 2012-13
High-School Highlights: • 110 high school courses offered in nine disciplines, including honors and 15 AP
• 67% of seniors and 42% of juniors took at least one AP course during 2012-13 • 26 average ACT score; 26% of students from Class of 2013 scored 30+ on ACT, equivalent to 1320 on SAT
• Students awarded National Merit Scholarships and named as Finalists, Semifinalists, and Commended Scholars • CPA graduates have been admitted to some of the country’s most selective private, public, and military institutions, including: Brown, Davidson, UNC, Rice, Stanford, UVA, Vanderbilt, The Citadel, The U.S. Naval Academy, and the U.S. Military Academy, among others • Of 2012-13 students taking Advanced Placement courses, 100% passed the AP exam in Biology, Calculus BC, English Literature and Composition, Chemistry, Spanish Language, and U.S. History; 95% in Calculus AB; 83% in Physics; 88% in European History; and 93% in English Language • All middle- and high-school students are assigned a faculty advisor • Most recent yearbook awarded Silver Crown by Columbia Scholastic Press Association, 2nd Best in Show by the National Scholastic Press Association, Best Overall Yearbook in Tennessee by Tennessee High School Press Association • Entire campus has wireless capability and uses 750+ school-owned computers/tablets to aid class instruction, develop skills, and conduct research • 22,000+ items in three library/media centers with 40 student computers; 30 databases; and an online virtual library containing thousands of full-text volumes, 1.5 million articles and an extensive reference collection •
Courses offered in high school …110
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Advanced Placement options …15
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Students historically accepted into four-year college or university…100%
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2012-13 National Merit Semifinalists … 4
Opportunities Students at CPA have numerous opportunities to discover gifts, pursue interests, and develop their unique talents—both in the classroom and beyond. The Academy offers
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Multiple Team and Individual State Championships
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50+ athletic teams
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20+ fine arts courses and travel-study offered with annual performance opportunities
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Most recent yearbook awards include “Best Overall Yearbook in Tennessee”
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Special-interest clubs for middle- and high-school students
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Broadcasting students produce announcements, magazines, and videos for school events
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Educational/service field trips offered in PS-12 grades.
an extensive athletic program, a comprehensive fine arts department, journalism experience with an award-winning yearbook staff, honor societies, clubs, special-interest groups, service projects, and much more.
cpalions.org Visit
We invite and encourage you to visit Christ Presbyterian Academy, which is located on a beautiful, 58-acre campus on Old Hickory Boulevard between Hillsboro Road and Highway 100. Let us provide additional information about the Academy, and most important, let us learn what you are seeking for your child as an excellent education experience. Contact the Office of Enrollment at (615) 301-3623, or visit our website at cpalions.org. 9-5-13
CPA Office of Enrollment Phone: (615) 301-3623 Email: admissions@cpalions.org Web: cpalions.org
Christ Presbyterian Academy 2323-A Old Hickory Blvd. | Nashville, TN 37215 | tel (615)373-9550 | fax (615)370-0884 cpalions.org