Are we the right fit for you? Important things to know

Homeschooling remains your responsibility. CCHSA is not a traditional private school. Our program supplements and enriches your homeschool — it does not replace it. Parents are active partners in their child's education every day of the week, not just on school days.

We use a shared curriculum. Classroom learning requires students to be on the same page — sometimes literally. CCHSA selects curriculum carefully and asks families to follow it. We welcome parental input, but final curriculum decisions rest with administration. If you have concerns about a specific class, we encourage you to schedule a conversation with the Academic Team.

We use both Christian and secular texts. We believe in using the best textbooks available. Sometimes those are Christian, and sometimes they are not. We always evaluate materials through a biblical worldview lens.

Our academic expectations are rigorous. CCHSA offers a challenging, college-preparatory curriculum. Students are expected to complete substantial homework outside of class each week. We believe this level of academic investment prepares students well for whatever future God has for them.

Reading and research are central to our program. Across all grade levels, reading and research are significant components of the CCHSA experience. Families should plan dedicated time each week for these assignments.

We pursue academic and liberal arts excellence. Our classical model is built on the conviction that a strong liberal arts education develops critical thinkers and problem solvers. If you are looking for a program with a different primary focus, we may not be the best fit.

We teach students to engage with the world, not avoid it. We believe students should learn to recognize false ideas and respond to them thoughtfully — not be shielded from them entirely. In a supportive classroom and home environment, students learn to think critically about the world around them and respond with confidence and grace.

Our view of history is biblical but not absolutist. We approach history through a biblical worldview. However, we recognize that much of recorded history outside of Scripture is open to interpretation. We present multiple perspectives where appropriate and teach students to think carefully rather than accept information uncritically.

We discuss multiple viewpoints. Where there is genuine debate or uncertainty, we present multiple sides of an issue and equip students to reason through them. We take the same approach in areas of science.

Our literature selections prioritize excellence. We search for books of exceptional literary value. Occasionally this means a selection may include content that is not overtly Christian or may contain difficult themes or language. We believe a book should be judged by the value it offers. If you find yourself generally able to read past occasional difficult content in an otherwise outstanding work, you will likely be comfortable with our literature selections.

We are preparing students to engage culture, not retreat from it. Our goal is to send graduates into the world as confident ambassadors for Christ — equipped to engage with real issues, real ideas, and real people. We draw on scriptures like Matthew 6:10 and 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 as we prepare students to think and act Christianly in every sphere of life.

We can work with students who need modified workloads. While our curriculum is rigorous, we recognize that students have different capacities at different times. If your student needs a modified workload for a period of time, we encourage you to communicate openly with the Academic Team. We are committed to working with families to help every student succeed.