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SCHOOL HISTORY
Christ's Church Academy, originally Mandarin Christian School, began its inaugural year August 29, 1995. The school began with kindergarten through fifth grades under the direction, leadership, and ministry of Christ's Church. Sixth grade was added in the fall of 1996, seventh grade in 1997, and eighth grade was added in 1998. Ninth and tenth grades were added in the 2005-06 school year and eleventh and twelfth grades followed over the next two years. Christ's Church has realized a long-term goal by establishing a school to serve its membership and the Mandarin community.
STAFF
The instructional staff includes twenty-eight regular classroom teachers, two physical education teachers, a media specialist, two music specialists, a band director, two art teachers, two Spanish teachers, an American Sign Language teacher, and two computer specialists. A teacher must be a committed Christian and have a Bachelor’s degree in elementary, middle school, or high school education to teach in the regular education program. We also keep a full time registered nurse on staff. All faculty and staff members are chosen because they have exhibited the desire, necessary skills, and heart to excite and motivate students to achieve success in school.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
CCA Student Council is the representative government for Elementary and Middle School students. Grades four through eight elect class representatives, and officers are elected from grades six through eight.
CCA Student Government is the representative body for high school, with all grade levels eligible to run for officer positions.
Elementary students receive musical instruction twice during the week. Classes are centered around the Orff teaching methods, which include singing, instrument playing, recorders, improvisation, drama, and movement. Fifth grade students may elect to be a part of the band at the end of each day.
Fifth grader students serve as CCA Safety Patrol members. A student must exhibit exemplary citizenship qualities and maintain above average grades to be a safety patrol member.
Upper School students may elect to take one of the following Performance classes: Chorus, Orff Ensemble, Band, and Drama during the school day.
UNIFORMS
Uniforms are required for all students attending CCA. Purchasing information may be obtained by contacting the school office or through our vendor, RC Uniforms.
ACCREDITATION
Christ's Church Academy is fully accredited with:
Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS)
Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC)
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Performing Arts:
A variety of activities are open to our students after school such as Kindermusik for Kindergarten through second grade students and dance classes for Kindergarten through Fifth grade students.
Fifth grade students have chapel leadership roles through vocal Praise Team, which meet before school to prepare for Tuesday chapel presentations.
Upper School students have chapel leadership roles through vocal and instrumental Praise Teams, which meet before school to prepare for Thursday chapel. Instrumental students play guitar, drums, and keyboard.
Visual Arts:
Students in Kindergarten through Fifth grade have art class each week. Upper School students may elect to take intermediate art, ceramics, drawing and Painting, and sculpting.
Students in Kindergarten through sixth grades may participate in the Young Rembrandts after school art program.
Technology:
Students in Kindergarten through Fifth grade have technology class each week. Upper School students may elect to take Beginning through Advanced Technology classes. There is also Web Design, Graphic Design, Multimedia/TV Production, and Yearbook.
SPORTS
The Christ's Church Academy athletic program provides competitive sports for students in both middle and high school. The purpose of the athletic program is to enhance a student’s academic experience while at CCA. Our athletes are taught to glorify God through the development of personal character, athletic ability, self-discipline, leadership skills, hard work, and sportsmanship. A high level of commitment in the classroom and on our athletic teams is expected from all CCA athletes. We want our athletes to take with them the skills they have developed in the classroom and on the field, as well as, a lifetime of memories.
We currently offer middle and high school students the opportunity to participate in an array of sports programs including: cheerleading, football, cross country, golf, volleyball, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, tennis, and track & field. We have middle school, as well as, JV and Varsity high school sports programs. Please check out the sports section for a complete list of available sports.
SCHOOL HOURS
Kindergarten: 8:00am - 1:00pm
First - Twelfth Grades: 8:00am - 3:05pm
Average Class Size - 22
For additional information, please call or e-mail Mrs. Wanda Carmichael, Director of Admission, (904) 268-8667.
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