Our Philosophy of Education

​Chestnut Ridge Academy & Satellite School starts with the premise that educational rights belong to the parents. Parents know their children’s strengths and weaknesses and should be trusted to provide the best education possible with these things in mind. Within the parameters of the law, parents should be given the freedom to choose what educational method/curriculum will work best for their child(ren) and parents should be given the freedom to decide if standardized testing is a good option in any given year of their child(ren)’s education.

We're here to help.

No matter what homeschooling "season" you are in, we are here to help. Our Board of Directors are active homeschooling parents  in the local community. They bring a wide range of experience to the table and are in touch with the needs and concerns of homeschooling families in our area. They are constantly seeking out resources that will bring the most benefit to the families of Chestnut Ridge.
Photo courtesy Veronica Medley

How to Start Homeschooling with Chestnut Ridge Academy

  1. Determine why you wish to homeschool and develop a plan to include what subjects you will cover and what books/curriculum you will use. It will be the parents’ responsibility to purchase books and materials for the homeschool program. Chestnut Ridge Academy has a list of recommended curriculum that is available on request.
  2. Get an application, read it thoroughly and fill it out.
  3. Submit the application with the following:
  •  Application (includes 2-page application, curriculum list, and Request for Confidential Records)
  • Fees (All fees must be paid in full at the time of application)
    • K-8th Grade – $85 1st child, $75 2nd child, $65 3rd child                   
    • 9th – 12th Grade - $99 1st child, $85 2nd child                         
  •  An updated immunization record or immunization exemption form
  •  Copy of student’s birth certificate
  • Records Request Form - this form is used to notify the school you have withdrawn from that you are now homeschooling.
  • Curriculum List 

Please note: If any of the above items are missing, your application is not considered complete and it cannot be processed.

You will receive official word from our office that your homeschool has been approved in about 2 weeks.

In the meantime, you should make sure you have everything cleared up with your current school – Return any books or computers, pay any outstanding balances like library fines, etc. Failure to do this can delay approval by our program.

You may also want to look into local happenings for homeschoolers. You may try to find co-op classes, 4-H for homeschoolers, Royal Rangers, Scouts, etc. Participating in such activities is completely optional and should be dependent on what is a good fit for your family.

Once approved, you may start homeschooling and counting days. 

COVID-19 and Sponosored Events

For the latest updates on Covid and how it may be affecting activities, field trips and classes, please go to the "What's Happening" tab and click on "Current News" in the drop down menu.
Teach Them Diligently 2020 Homeschool Convention Registration is now open.

General Info

Mailing Address:
106 Elk Ave North
Fayetteville, TN 37334

Phone: (931)227-7391

Email: ChestnutRidgeAcademy@gmail.com

Board of Directors contact:
ChestnutRidgeAcademy.Board@gmail.com
Office Hours:
Mondays & Wednesdays 9am to Noon

​Appointments are available!

​Please call or email to schedule.
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