Frequently Asked Questions

Academy teachers meet the certification requirements of the Tennessee Association of Christian Schools (TACS) and Cognia. Our faculty have earned their master’s degree, or are in active progress toward it. In addition, ongoing professional programs are in place to evaluate and improve our faculty’s instructional skills and methods.

The Academy endeavors to provides tuition assistance to families that can demonstrate proof of financial need. For more information click here.

Uniforms are required to be worn by all students. Uniforms can be ordered through A+Uniforms (myaplusuniforms.com) (Find the Academy under “Find My School”). A detailed description of our uniform policy is available upon request.

The Academy offers a wide variety of instruction in fine arts. Opportunities such as choirs, ensembles and small choral groups, and band are available from elementary through high school.

Private lessons in voice, piano, brass, strings, and woodwinds are available through our partnership with Crown Music Conservatory.

A full range of interscholastic sports for both boys and girls at the middle and high school levels is available in the Academy. Girls sports include volleyball, soccer, basketball, cheerleading, and golf. Boys sports include soccer, basketball, baseball, and golf.

In addition, students in grades 2-5 have the opportunity to participate in intramural soccer, volleyball and basketball.

The Academy is a closed campus, exterior doors are locked throughout the school day. Security cameras are mounted at main entry doors and throughout the building. Entry of all visitors is strictly controlled by the school office.

Students in K5 through 11th grade take the Iowa Assessment and Cognitive Abilities Test during the spring semester.  The Iowa Test provides valuable feedback to both parents and teachers regarding each student’s progress.

Students in 11th grade take the PSAT test in the fall semester and are encouraged to take the ACT and SAT beginning in the fall.

Applications are taken throughout the year and transfer students may be accepted during the semester. Class size and availability may be a determining factor. Matching a high school student’s schedule may be challenging. All transfer situations are evaluated by the academy administration.

School begins promptly at 8 a.m. and dismisses at 3 p.m. Before school care is available starting at 7 a.m. at no charge. After school care is available from 3:15 through 5:30 p.m. at an hourly rate. Information regarding after school care costs is available upon request.