FAQs

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Daily/Weekly Schedule:

Comm. Central Academy classes meet for thirty weeks:  fifteen weeks in the fall and fifteen weeks in the spring.

• K4-5th Grade classes meet on Tuesdays from 9:00 am - 3:25 pm.
• 5-6th Grade classes meet on Tuesdays from 8:45 am - 3:25 pm.
• 7-8th Grade classes meet on Tuesdays from 8:45 am - 3:25 pm with an option to meet on Thursdays for supplemental instruction in composition, science, and math as well as additional electives.
• High School classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:45am - 3:25 pm.

Yearly Schedule:

• See the school calendar on the website for the following:
  • first and last days of each semester,
  • scheduled breaks, and
  • special events.

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All grades are offered: K4-12^th grade.

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Class sizes are limited as follows: 

• K4-K5:  12 students each
• 1st-2nd Grade:  16 students each
• 3rd-4th Grade:  20 students each
• 5th-8th Grade:  24 students each
• High School:  class size ranges from 24-32

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“Comm.” stands for communication. We believe that communication, both written and verbal, is an important aspect of the Christian life. One can possess knowledge and Truth, but it is powerless if they lack the communication skills necessary to share it with those in their spheres of influence.

“Comm.” stands for community. We believe that God designed us to be in community with one another in all we do. The Academy provides opportunities for friendships to be forged.

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Instruction for every subject, regardless of grade level, includes all the information needed for success. However, the students who have completed the grammar stage should be able to complete the logic and/or rhetoric stage with greater ease.

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The history rotation is as follows:

• 2021/2022 - Year 1 World History I: Creation thru the fall of Greece
• 2022/2023 - Year 2 World History II: Rome thru Early Exploration
• 2023/2024 - Year 3 World History III: Age of Exploration thru Modern Times
• 2024/2025 - Year 4 American History: Founding thru the 19^th Century

The science rotation is as follows:

• 2021/2022 – Year 1 Life Science
• 2022/2023 – Year 2 Earth and Space
• 2023/2024 – Year 3 Chemistry and Ecology
• 2024/2025 – Year 4 Physical Science

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• History
• Literature
• Science
• Christian Worldview (In literature/history/science discussions at the Academy)
• Oral Communications
• Latin (2^nd-6th Grade)
• Bible (3^rd-6^th Grade)
• Composition (3^rd Grade and up)
• Grammar (3^rd Grade and up)
• Unique Design (5^th Grade and up)
• Math (7th Grade and up)

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• All of the Romantic languages are derived from Latin: French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Romanian. Learning these languages is easier with a strong foundation in Latin.
• A vast majority of English words are based on Latin roots, so the knowledge of Latin increases one’s English vocabulary.
• The language of many disciplines is based on Latin roots: law, medicine, philosophy, and engineering.
• Understanding grammar is an intricate part of studying foreign language, so the study of Latin is one of the best ways to cement your knowledge of English grammar.
• Translating Latin is an excellent mental exercise that forces students to attend to the task. They can not fake their way through it.

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• K4-2^nd Grade: Phonics, Reading, Spelling, Math
• 3^rd-6^th Grade: Spelling, Math

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• We believe that math, like phonics, should be taught to mastery and each student should progress at his/her own pace.
• The Academy does offer math beginning in 7^th grade where students can select a math course appropriate to their level of mastery.

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• Total cost of books ranges between $230 and $310 per student 3^rd through 8^th grade.
• The cost for additional students within the same family will not double because of the inclusion of teacher guides and texts that only one per family are required.
• Parents with students below 3^rd grade can expect the cost of books to be considerably less depending on optional material purchased. The cost of high school books depends on classes selected.
• Once you receive the curriculum list for your student’s grade, you can see the store recommendations below where you can set up a wish list that will calculate your exact curriculum cost.

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• A great online store for ordering homeschool curricula is Rainbow Resource:  http://www.rainbowresource.com
• Any book not carried by Rainbow Resource can be found on Amazon.
• For local purchase, Mardel’s Christian Bookstore carries many of the books Comm. Central requires.

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• No, if you spend $50 or more at Rainbow Resource, shipping is free.
• You can join Amazon Prime for free shipping.
• You can order through Mardel’s and have your products shipped to the store free of charge.

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• No, unfortunately the Academy is unable to offer a discount for multiple children.

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• The Academy does not keep student records in Elementary through 4^th grade; however, grade sheets for each subject are located in the appendix of the curriculum guides. The weekly assignments are listed on the grade sheet so scores can easily be recorded weekly and averaged at year-end.
• The Academy will assist the parent with record keeping in 5-6th grade through the use of an online record keeping service.  Grades for assignments graded by the Academy will be recorded online.  All assignments will be set up online so that assignments graded by the parent can be recorded by the parent as desired.
• The Academy will keep complete records for students 7^th grade through high school through the use of an online record keeping service; however, the parent is ultimately responsible for final grades.

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• 3^rd – 6^th Grade: the Academy will grade all writing assignments, including Digging Deeper paragraphs (5-6^th Grade), and oral comm. and literature presentations (5-6th grade). Parents will grade all other homework and quizzes.
• 7^th Grade and Above: the Academy will grade all assignments.

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Please contact us to set up an interview to be considered for the upcoming school year.

• Kristi Eckerd – [email protected]
• Tanya Whitfield – [email protected]

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It is our desire that all parents aspire for their students to complete all assignments to the best of their ability. It can be very discouraging for the teacher and other students in the class to have a discussion and others not be prepared.

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• It is the at the parents’ discretion as to what assignments are completed when on vacation or sick. Please see the FAQ above.

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Below are tuition costs per student per semester. The cost of the curriculum guide and all fees are included in the tuition except as listed below. Parents are responsible for purchasing the individual books needed.

• Echo:
  • (K4-K5): $420 per semester
  • (1st-2nd Grade):  $435 per semester
• Elements:
  • (3^rd-4^th Grade): $525 per semester
  • (5^th-6^th Grade): $620 per semester
• Exploration (7^th-8^th Grade):
  • Tuesday:  
    • Tuition: $735 per semester
    • Surcharges:  Algebra I: $100 per semester
  • Thursday Electives:
    • Supplemental Class $75 each per semester
    • Creative Writing $125 per semester
    • Speech and Debate $125 per semester
    • Theology $150 per semester
    • Building Fee $35 per semester
    • Study Hall $15 each per semester
• Expression (High School) - Tuition cost for each class is listed with the course description
  • Building Fee $60 per semester
  • Study Hall $15 each per semester

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Tuition for each semester is due on or before the first day of class each semester and is non-refundable. Curriculum guides ARE included in the tuition through 8th grade. Curriculum is purchased separately.

Tuition does NOT include these additional fees:

• A $35 joining fee per family
• A $25 registration fee per student
• Building / study hall fees for Thursday electives (7-8th Grade)
• Building / study hall fees for High School Students