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Chestnut Ridge Academy is a homeschool umbrella in the state of Tennessee that also hosts a variety of social activities.
So far this year, we have hosted the following: Family Picnic & Ice Cream Social Nature Camp Teen Paint Night Harvest Party for PreK-12th grade Mom's Night Out (Bible Journaling and Card Making) Middle School Hang Out Masters & Me Teas LEGO Club Sewing Club Playground Days And we have so much more planned in the near future. Christmas Parties Two Snowball Blast events (One for Middle School and one for High School) 4th Annual Fine Arts Series And so much more! To find out more, contact us at (931)227-7391
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Our grading scale can be found in the Student/Parent Handbook that was sent to all new families upon registration this year and to those families who renewed and requested a handbook. Handbooks are available in our office. You may come by our office during regular office hours to get one.
The new grading scale goes into effect for the 2022-2023 school year. It now means the “A” letter grade corresponds to scoring a percentage of points within the range of 90 to 100, for a “B” it’s 80-to-89, it’s 70 to 79 for a “C,” 60 to 69 for a “D,” and zero to 59 for an “F”. Here is an article that goes into a little more detail if you like. New Grading Scale Impacts Thousands of Tennessee Students This mostly affects high school students. Students who are considered to be in the early childhood grades (Kindergarten through 3rd grade), may be graded on an alternative grade scale that can be found in the handbook, on our website (click on the "Grades & Attendance" tab) and on the hard copy grade sheets. Fall Semester grades are due January 15 Spring Semester grades are due June 15*. *Graduating seniors' final grades are due May 1 if they are planning to walk in graduation.
All coordinator positions are volunteer positions. Those who volunteer have a proven interest in providing fun, memorable, and educational experiences to the students in our organization. They plan parties, field trips and other activities that are relevant to the age group they are planning for. We are always looking for fresh ideas. So if you have an idea for an activity or would be interested in helping, please contact the coordinator for the age group you’d like to work with.
Preschool Coordinator (Stepping Stones) Becca Bain Elementary Coordinator Brittany Byard Middle School Coordinator Brandi Dye High School (Social) Coordinator Roxie Smith Special Needs Coordinator Position Available Last Friday, our high school students got together to try bubble tea. It was a new experience for some. While there, they also engaged in board games and enjoyed the very pleasant weather outside. As the 2022-23 school year kicks off, we are humbled that this will be our 5th year in operation. With a new year comes new opportunities and we cannot wait to get started.
Our co-op is just as strong as ever and this year we are adding the opportunity for high school students to be part of the yearbook staff. Classes have been added to our schedule at our office for students of all ages. We look forward to seeing every opportunity to come to fruition and be a benefit to Chestnut Ridge Academy students and the local homeschool community in general. Happy Homeschooling! Patti At today's Fine Arts Series workshop, we sculpted one of Wayne Thiebaud's paintings. Yes, you read that right. We sculpted a painting. For the Kindergarten through 8th grade group, we mixed together a "play dough" made of powdered sugar and icing. While it was messy, it was delicious. The high school group used corn starch and hair conditioner. These will get hard and last indefinitely. The next Fine Arts Series event will be a painting workshop. $10 per student for CRA students and $12 per student for non-CRA students. We hope to see you all there! To sign up, please use this link: Painting Workshop  Chestnut Ridge Academy Speech Contest
Grades 9 – 12 What is the Importance of Wisconsin v Yoder to homeschool families today? May 15, 2022 will mark the 50th Anniversary of Wisconsin v Yoder, a case heard by the Supreme Court that helped pave the way for homeschooling freedoms in the United States. High School students (Grades 9-12) are invited to write a speech explaining why this court case is important to homeschool families today. Prizes: 1st Place - $250 2nd Place - $150 3rd Place - $100 Winning speech will be delivered at Chestnut Ridge Academy’s high school graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Speech requirements:
Entry procedures: A written copy of the speech needs to be submitted to Patti Hunt on or before March 31, 2022. The Board will review written speeches. Students who go on to the next level will be asked to give their speech at the April 11 Board Meeting at 6pm. From there, the board will judge and choose the top three winners. Eligibility: As of January 1, 2022, students must be in 9th grade and registered and in good standing with Chestnut Ridge Academy Donuts! Who doesn't like donuts?
As we kick off our 2022 Fine Arts Series, we were able to enjoy tea, scones and donuts! Wayne Thiebaud was an American painter known for his colorful works depicting commonplace objects—pies, lipsticks, paint cans, ice cream cones, pastries, and hot dogs. At this workshop, we will do a Charlotte Mason style picture study and tried our hand at drawing donuts using colored pencils and oil pastels. Upcoming Events in our Fine Arts Series: Sculpting Workshop Painting Workshop Student Art Gallery Call the CRA office for more details about the upcoming events. It was a beautiful morning out at Tim's Ford. The overcast skies kept temperatures in the low 60's and there was no rain. We hiked the Lost Creek Trail. Afterward, we went to Fazoli's in Tullahoma. |
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