Quick Facts and Profile of CCA

     

    Type of School: Christian orientation, classical pedagogy

     

    Organizational Structure: Board governed, administratively operated, parent supported

     

    Age of School:  Opened September 1997

     Academic Emphasis: Classical, college-preparatory

     Curriculum: Classical and traditional subjects with special emphasis given to the study of grammar, logic, and rhetoric throughout the curriculum.  Strong course of study in Latin, art and music.  Bible and theology taught throughout the curriculum. 

    School Atmoshpere: Orderly, peaceful, enthusiastic, warm.

    Average Class Size: 14 - 18 (Kindergarten); 14-21 (grades 1-6); 16-24 (grades 7-12)

     

    Number of Students: Approximately 205 in grades K-12.

    Administrative Structure: Headmaster, Academic Dean, Dean of Students

    Number of Faculty and Staff: 22 full-time and and 12 part-time

    Number of Faculty and Staff with Advanced Degrees: 8

    School Membership and Accreditation: CCA retains membership in The Association of Classical and Christian Schools; and has candidacy for accreditation through the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges.

    Number of Churches represented: Over 50

     

    Athletic Programs: Cross-Country, boys and girls (grades 7-12); Boys Soccer (grades 7-12); Boys Basketball (grades 6-12); Girls Basketball (grades 6-12); Girls Volleyball (grades 6-12); Track, boys and girls (grades 7-12), Intramural Sports Program (K-12)

    Special Programs/Electives: CCA offers a variety of electives for our students; Electives have included Hiking, Greek, Debate, Military History, School Newspaper, Choir, Chorus, Guitar, Painting, Drawing, Drama, Culinary Arts, Poetry, Tolkien Studies, Self-Defense, Conversational Chinese, Jazz Guitar, Computer Programming, Electronics, Economics.

    Financial Aid: Yes, scholarships and financial aid are available and are awarded annually through three separate funds.

     

    Facility:  Spacious classrooms, cafeteria, music room, art room, science lab, large common area, elevator and more. 

    Transportation: Several public school districts will transport students to CCA; CCA's facility must not be farther than ten miles (by publically maintained roadways) from the edge of the busing district.  Disticts currently busing students to CCA include Central Dauphin, Lower Dauphin, Susquehanna, Derry Township, Middletown, Harrisburg, East Pennsboro, Susquenita, West Shore, Mechanicsburg, Lebanon and Cumberland Valley.