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 at (615) 301-3623, or visit our website at cpalions.org to schedule a campus visit.
The History
Founded in 1985, CPA was established for the education of the children of Christ Presbyterian Church and, space permitting, those of other believers who would desire a Christian education for their children. It began with a faculty and staff of 11, with 124 students in grades K-6. The Academy doubled in size the next year and has experienced continued growth, adding grades and classes to develop a comprehensive Preschool-12 program enriching students and families from 30+ ZIP Codes within Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
Accredited by – SACS, ACSI Membership Held – ISNA, TAIS SACS – Southern Association
The Academy
of Colleges and Schools ACSI – Association of Christian Schools International ISNA – Independent Schools
Christ Presbyterian Academy is a coeducational,
of the Nashville Area
college-preparatory school dedicated to excellent
TAIS – Tennessee Association
education built on a Christian worldview. With a
of Independent Schools
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 . . . 1,200+ • Alumni . . . 1,170+ • Grades sixth through 12 assigned a faculty advisor…100% • Funds raised in 2011-12 for outreach in student-led efforts…$53,436 • Opportunities for involvement through Parent Support Fellowship…Plentiful
Mission Christ Presbyterian Academy, an educational ministry of Christ Presbyterian Church, assists Christian families in helping students come to know God, evaluate all knowledge and all life by His truth, and live transformed by His truth for His glory.
Motto
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: • Nurturing environment providing developmentally appropriate curricula for children ages 1-5
• Kindermusik and Spanish enrichment classes • Pre-K classes prepare children for kindergarten through curriculum including Handwriting Without Tears, Zoo-phonics, Ask Me WhoOo, WEE-Learn and Palma Smiley 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; 16 received State Recognition; two received Grand Recognition High-School Highlights: • 110 high school courses offered in nine disciplines, including honors and 15 AP • 79% of seniors and 43% of juniors took at least one AP course during 2011-12 • 26 average ACT score; 24% of students from Class of 2012 scored 30+ on ACT, equivalent to 1320 on SAT • Students awarded National Merit Scholars, Semifinalists, Finalists and Commended Scholars • Historically, 100% of students accepted into a four-year college/university
• CPA graduates have been accepted to highly rated private schools and public universities including: Stanford, Dartmouth, UVA, Vanderbilt, West Point, The Citadel and The University of North Carolina • Of 2011-12 students taking Advanced Placement courses, 100% passed the AP exam in Biology, Calculus BC, English Literature and Composition, Latin Vergil, Physics C: Mechanics, Spanish Language, and U.S. History; 96% in Calculus AB; 88% in Chemistry; and 85% in English Language • All middle- and high-school students are assigned a faculty advisor • Most recent yearbook awarded 4th Best in Show by the National Scholastic Press Association; Best Overall Yearbook in Tennessee by Tennessee High School Association; and Gold Circle Award, Association Press Gold Medalist by Columbia Scholastic Press • Entire campus has wireless capability and uses 750+ 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
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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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2011-12 National Merit Semifinalists … 2
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Seventh grade students invited to take the ACT through the Duke TIP… 44%
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CPA graduates have been accepted to a variety of highly rated private schools and public universities
Opportunities Students at CPA have numerous
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9 State Championships
opportunities to discover gifts, pursue
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50+ athletic teams
interests and develop their unique
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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”
an extensive athletic program, a
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5 National Honor Societies
comprehensive fine arts department,
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Special-interest clubs for middle- and high-school students
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Broadcasting students produce daily announcements, magazines, and videos for school events
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Educational/Service trips offered to middle- and high-school students
talents—both in the classroom and beyond. The Academy offers
journalism experience with an awardwinning 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 more information about the Academy, and most important, let us learn more about 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.
August 2012
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