<![CDATA[CHESTNUT RIDGE ACADEMY: A HOMESCHOOL UMBRELLA PROGRAM

<![CDATA[CHESTNUT RIDGE ACADEMY: A HOMESCHOOL UMBRELLA PROGRAM - Current News]]>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:16:41 -0600Weebly<![CDATA[2026 Fine Arts Series Announced]]>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 23:09:01 GMThttps://www.chestnutridgeacademy.org/current-news/2026-fine-arts-series-announced

]]><![CDATA[Job Opportunity]]>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:45:21 GMThttps://www.chestnutridgeacademy.org/current-news/job-opportunityOffice Assistant
The Office Assistant is often the first glimpse some get of Chestnut Ridge Academy when they walk through the door. The Office Assistant is a professional who oversees clerical tasks, such as updating and maintaining student records. They keep an inventory of office supplies and order new materials as needed to ensure that the workplace is neat and clean for visitors or clients.
This is a part time position starting at 4.5 hours a week. (One day a week) There is possibility of more hours at various times during the year.
If interested, please contact Patti Hunt at ChestnutRidgeAcademy@gmail.com
Start Date: January 7
]]><![CDATA[September 10th, 2025]]>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:35:37 GMThttps://www.chestnutridgeacademy.org/current-news/september-10th-2025

Homestead Hospitality Club
9am to Noon
Ages: 11 years old and up
Fee: $15 per meeting or $100 for the year
Meets 2nd Friday each month
High school students may be able to earn high school credit for culinary or home economics. (Chestnut Ridge Academy approves this credit. If you are not registered with CRA, check with your umbrella.)
Through project based learning, students will learn skills that will be useful for years to come. Along with learning new skills (or refining skills we already have) we will focus on how to use skill sets to bless others.
September – Words of Encouragement.
We will focus on letter writing, create a letter writing box, and prepare and enjoy tea time with basic finger sandwiches, fruit, and tea.
To sign up, send a text to (931)227-7391.

]]><![CDATA[2025-26 Classes Offered]]>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 23:50:22 GMThttps://www.chestnutridgeacademy.org/current-news/2025-26-classes-offered

This is a listing of classes that meet weekly at the office.
We offer other classes on a monthly basis that will be listed in a separate message.

Sign Language
High School Credit: 1 Foreign Language
Wednesdays beginning August 20
8-8:40am - Beginner
8:50-9:30am – Intermediate
9:40-10:20am – Advanced
10:25-11am – For students in their 4th or 5th year of sign language.
7th grade - Adult
Teacher: Brenda Lunoe
Fee: $5 for the year
Did you know that American Sign Language (ASL) meets foreign language requirements for graduation in the state of Tennessee?
Students will learn ASL as well as signing exact English (more word specific) to our high school students.

Shakespeare Club
High School Credit: 1/2 English Credit per semester
Wednesdays 12pm to 2pm beginning August 20
Teacher: Loretta Chase
Fee: $100 for the year
Greetings, all homeschool families with youth ages 12-17! Class time is high energy and interactive, including drama warm ups, student presentations (1 per student), competitive challenges, play discussions, and mini lectures on Shakespeare, his plays, and poetry.

Photography
High School Credit: 1 Fine Arts
Thursdays 5pm to 6pm beginning Aug 28
Fee: $40 for the year
Teacher: Joey Worden
Ages: Teens through adults
This beginner photography class is designed for anyone looking to learn the fundamentals of photography, from understanding camera settings to capturing stunning images. You'll gain hands-on experience and learn about exposure, composition, and lighting to create visually compelling photos. You will need a digital camera also.

To sign up for any of the above classes, contact the main office at (931)240-0614 or email Chestnutridgeacademy@gmail.com. Payment will be due on the first day of class.

]]><![CDATA[Summertime]]>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:24:08 GMThttps://www.chestnutridgeacademy.org/current-news/summertime

The lazy, hazy days of summer are in full swing, but the start of a new schoolyear will be here before you know it. If you were registered with us as your homeschool umbrella for the 2024-25 school year, the renewal deadline is August 1. After that, the late fee is $35.

Once you register, you will receive a letter in the mail to confirm your registration. In that letter is a QR code to sign up for the email list. Be sure to sign up so you are up to date on all things happening at Chestnut Ridge Academy.

Here is a sneak peak:

Pool party later in July.
Ice Cream Social and Yearbook Signing at the beginning of August.
High school orientation meetings.
Senior (Class of 2026) meetings regarding graduation

If at any time you have questions or want to talk about homeschooling, feel free to call our office to make an appointment. (931)240-0614.

]]><![CDATA[Prom Wish List]]>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:55:01 GMThttps://www.chestnutridgeacademy.org/current-news/prom-wish-listThis is the wishlist for Chestnut Ridge Academy's prom.
Rather than do an exhaustive amount of fundraising and to help keep ticket prices reasonable, we put together this wish list of items we think will make a most memorable evening for our students. All donations are tax deductible.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/37MYJ1AC6NZ3A?ref_=wl_share
]]><![CDATA[Homeschooling Outside the Box]]>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 16:10:32 GMThttps://www.chestnutridgeacademy.org/current-news/homeschooling-outside-the-box

]]><![CDATA[January 07th, 2025]]>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 01:35:10 GMThttps://www.chestnutridgeacademy.org/current-news/january-07th-2025

]]><![CDATA[Silent Auction Happening Now]]>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:02:37 GMThttps://www.chestnutridgeacademy.org/current-news/silent-auction-happening-nowCloses Thursday, Dec 19 at 4pm Central Time.

Our silent auction started on Saturday and will continue through Thursday (12/19/2024) afternoon. You can make a bid by leaving a reply to this post down below. Be sure to mention what item you are interested in or you can email Chestnutridgeacademy@gmail.com or you can stop by our office on Thursday afternoon from 3 to 4 as we close out the auction.

Each picture has a "Current Bid" in the caption. That is the amount of the last bid that came in.

]]><![CDATA[CRA Blood Drive]]>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:39:02 GMThttps://www.chestnutridgeacademy.org/current-news/cra-blood-driveCRA Blood Drive is happening this Thursday.
High school students age 16 and over may give blood. They earn points each time they give. If they get enough points before graduation, they will receive an honor cord to wear at graduation. If a high school student is unable to give for medical reasons, they can ask someone to give in their name.

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Reserve your spot here.