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SPECIAL FEATURE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL RESOURCES BRIARWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Grades: K3-12th CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Special Courses: Foreign Language, Computer Superintendent: Dr. Barrett Mosbacker Est.: 1973 D irector: Jay Adams Tuition: Based on family income 2204 Briarwood Way, 35243: K4-6th grade, 776-5800 Religious Affi liation: Baptist 24975 Hwy. 25, Columbiana, AL 35051 Admission: Open enrollment begins on Feb. 3. Call 6255 Cahaba Valley Rd., 35242: 7th-12th grade Accreditation: ACEA and AACS 669-7777, www.cornerstonechargers.com 591-7600 for details 776-5900, www.bcsk12.org Academic Achievements: Above average SAT scores Grades: K3 – 12th EPHESUS ACADEMY Grades: K4-12th Athletics: Basketball, football, baseball, soft ball, Est.: 1997 Size/Ratio: 195,1/15 Principal: Dr. William E. Lusain Est.: 1964 Size/Ratio: 1920, 20:1 cheerleading, volleyball, aft er school care Religious Affi liation: Christian 829 McMillon Ave SW, Birmingham, 35211, Religious Affi liation: Presbyterian Tuition: $2410-$3400 Accreditation: SACS/AISA 786-2194, [email protected]. Accreditation: SACS, Member of ACSI Admission: Early registration until June 15; Now Academic Achievements: Students avg a 24.1 on www.ephesusacademy.org Academic Achievements: According to ACSI, Briar- accepting the Ala. Opportunity Scholarship pending the ACT Grades: K5-9th wood has largest number of National Merit fi nalists full interview. Athletics: Football, basketball, baseball, soft ball, Est.: 1897 Size/Ratio: 70, 1:12 among member schools. 99% attend two and four COOSA VALLEY ACADEMY volleyball, cheerleading Religious Affi liation: Seventh Day Adventist Accreditation: year colleges or universities. Headmaster: Pamela Lovelady Tuition: Need-based tuition available, see details NASSP, NAESP, NCPSA, Accrediting Honors and Awards: SAT and ACT scores above 163 Park Street, Harpersville, 35078 online. Assoc. of SDA Schools, Colleges and Univ, NADCA state and national averages, previous state winner for 672-7326, [email protected] Admission: Accept applications yr.-round. Contact Academic Achievements: Christ-centered learning, the Robotics Team, winner of multiple State champi- www.coosavalleyacademy.org Eric Wilson or Debbie Collins, 669-7777. environment sensitive to individual needs. onships in athletics. Honors & Awards: NAESP’s American Citizenship Grades: K3-12th CORNERSTONE SCHOOLS OF ALABAMA Fine Arts: Award & President’s Education Award Show Choir, Band, Drama, Visual Arts, Est.: 1970 Size/Ratio: 295, 15:1 President: Dr. Nita Carr Fine Arts: Choir, Music, Art, Drama, Piano Lion Guard, Choir Religious Affi liation: Nondenominational Principal: Veronica Wiggs (Elem) Special Courses: Bible, Computer & Science Labs, Athletics: Football, basketball, baseball, cross country, Accreditation: SACS, AISA, CITA Jeremy Knowles (Middle & High) Math Bowl, Spelling Bee, Science Fair, Before & Aft er track, tennis, golf, volleyball, swimming, soccer, Academic Achievements: AISA Blue Ribbon School, 118 55th Street North, 35212 (Elem) Care, Community Service Programs cheerleading, soft ball class of 2014 earned more than $950,000 in 959 Huff man Road, 35215 (HS) Special Courses: Tuition: $3500-$5000 per yr, varies by grade Bible, Math Team, College Prep, scholarships 591-7600, www.csalabama.org Admission: Enrollment packet, academic records, Honors, Adv. Placement Courses, MATLAB, Robot- Honors & Awards: AISA state award winning art Grades: K4-12th immunization record. Early Registration March 2, ics, Computer Assisted Draft ing/Design, Anatomy/ program, community service leaders Est.: 1993 Size/Ratio: 436; 16:1 accept applications yr. round. Physiology, Forensics, Journalism, Creative Writing, Fine Arts: Music, art Religious Affi liation: Non-denominational Mag. Design, Spanish, French, Latin, Chinese Athletics: Baseball, football, soft ball, basketball, Accreditation: SACS, ACSI, Intl. Baccalaureate EVANGEL CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Tuition: Available at www.bcsk12.org or call cheerleading, dance, pep squad, ,volleyball, soccer, Primary World School Principals: Dawn Hensley - K-5th grades, 776-5813. golf, fi shing team. 14 state championships. Academic Achievements: First International Primary Melissa Bell - 6th -12th grades, Admission: Accepting applications year-round. Special Courses: ABEKA, Saxon Math, Spanish, Ger- World School in Birmingham, Ala. and the second 423 Th ompson Rd., Alabaster Details on-line or contact Kelly Mooney, Dir. of man, Adv. computer, ACT Prep, Adv Honors, Bible in the state. 100% of seniors enrolled in college or 216-0149, [email protected] Admissions, [email protected] history, Troy Univ. dual enrollment university. www.evangelclassical.org BROOKLANE BAPTIST ACADEMY Tuition: $325/mo for 1st child, add’l children Honors & Awards: International Baccalaureate status Grades: K5-12th Administrator: Ty Harter discount Fine Arts: Choir, Music, Art, Dance ,Drama, Band Est.: 2000 Size/Ratio: 370, 15:1 160 Brooklane Drive, Hueytown 35023 Admission: Test scores, transcripts, drug test 9-12. Athletics: Basketball, Tennis, Cross Country, Track 497-0967, www.brooklanebaptist.academy Accept applications yr round and Field, Volleyball ,Soccer, Baseball, Cheerleading Continued on page 8 . February 2016 7 CHRISTIAN SCHOOL RESOURCES Religious Affi liation: Presbyterian Church of America Grades: 6 weeks-12 Accreditation: Assoc. of Classical Christian Schools Est.: 1970 Size/Ratio: 350,14:1 Academic Achievements: Avg of 82 in SESAT 10 Com- Religious Affi liation: Church of Christ plete Battery, Avg ACT 28.4, 5 National Merit Finalists Accreditation: SACS/Advanced ED, National Christian since 2012 School Assoc Honors & Awards: Above average SAT scores. Duke Academic Achievement: Technology Leader in Chris- Tip Winners, national Merit fi nalists, UAB Robotics tian Education, 1:1 iPad, SAT and ACT above State and competition fi nalists, Beta Club National Avg, Duke Tip Qualifi ed Students,1.7 Million Fine Arts: Piano, violin, drama, art, ballet, voice in scholarships over last 2 years. You don’t need a Tutor. Athletics: Tennis, gymnastics, boys baseball, basket- Athletics: AHSAA Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, ball, football, girls soft ball, basketball, cheerleading, CC, Golf, Soft ball, Volleyball. BRIAA Rec Youth Athlet- volleyball Special Courses: Latin, Student Service ics in CC and Basketball. You need Club, Shurley Grammar, Saxon Math, Veritas Bible & Special Courses: Dual Enrollment, Honors, Spanish, History, Scholars Bowl, Robotics Team, Math Team Technology, ACT Prep, Daily Chapel, Before/Aft er Tuition: Varies by grade, $5,530 - $5,990 School Care. Admission: Student testing, parent interviews, Open Tuition: See website. Multiple child discount available. We’ve helped hundreds of area families and children Application Period begins February 29. Admission: Interview, testing, student in good standing with previous school with at least a “C” average previous GARDENDALE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY not only raise their learning standard by building aca- Principal: John Parrish 2 semesters. School D ir.: Linda Wheeler JOHN CARROLL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL demic skills, but the core cognitive skills that support 1800 Decatur Hwy., 35071, 631-9465, President: Fr. John McDonald [email protected], www.gdalechristian.org Principal: Charlie McGrath sustainable learning growth. Grades: K4-5th 300 Lakeshore Pkwy, 35209, 940-2400, www.jcchs.org Est.: 1981 Size/Ratio: 132, K-18:1, 1-5th-10:1 Grades: 9-12 Religious Affi liation: Church of the Nazarene Est.: 1947 Size/Ratio: 620, 17:1 Academic Achievements: High SAT scores, A Beka Religious Affi liation: Catholic Some of the many achievements of GradePower and Honors & Awards: ACEA state Fine Arts and Academic Accreditation: SACS testing Fine Arts: Drama, band, chorus its students are: Fine Arts: Choir, drama, music, art Athletics: CC, track, basketball, baseball, volleyball, Athletics: Basketball, cheerleading football, soccer, soft ball, lacrosse Special Courses: Mac lab and iPad lab for K4-5, sum- Special Courses: Th eology, foreign languages, honors 1. Grade-level improvement* in math, reading, and mer care, library time for homework, aft er school care and advanced placement courses, guidance services, Tuition: Varies by grade aft er school care writing for more than 200 students Admission: Accepting applications year round Tuition: Catholic: $7285, Non-Catholic: $9285, fi nancial aid available GLEN IRIS BAPTIST SCHOOL 2. ACT test score increases averaging 4-5 points Admission: Principal: LeGrand Lamb Placement test 1137 10th Place South KINGWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 323-1516, www.gibschool.com Principal: Ruth Gray 3. Five high school students who earned ACT increases Grades: K4-12th Headmaster: Rev. Benny Cunningham Religious Affi liation: Baptist 1351 Royalty Drive, Alabaster, 35007, 663-3973 of at least 6 points Accreditation: ACEA, AACS member [email protected] Academic Achievements: Stanford Achievement and www.kingwoodchristianschool.com 4. Hundreds of volunteer hours and more than $5,000 ACT scores in top 10% of nation. State and National Grades: K-12 awards for speech and music. A Beka and Bob Jones Est.: 1978 Size/Ratio: 375, 15:1 donated to local schools and educations initiatives curriculum. Religious Affi liation: Assembly of God Fine Arts: Choir, band, private piano and violin Accreditation: SACS, AISA instruction Academic Achievements: Duke Tip qualifi ed, BETA 5. Hundreds of happier moms, dads, and children Athletics: 2011-12 ACEA State Basketball Champs Cub, Scholar Bowl,