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Welcome to Cherokee Classical Academy!
This page will serve as a resource for important summer & back-to-school information.
Welcome Letter from Superintendent Kirby
Click here to read this important email from Mr. Matthew Kirby, Superintendent of Liberty Classical Schools.
Kindergarten Preview Day
Thursday, July 31 | 8:45 - 11:15 a.m.
All rising Kindergarten students are invited to Preview Day on Thursday, July 31, on campus. Preview Day helps to prepare students for their first full day of school and gets students excited about their school year!
Please arrive at 8:45 a.m. for check-in. Parents should park and follow instructions from staff members on walking their children into the building. Students will receive name tags and carpool numbers before joining their assigned color group. Activities include cutting, drawing, story time, and a school tour to help students ease into the kindergarten experience.
Pick-up begins at 11:00 a.m. arents should bring their carpool card to the registration table; students will be released individually as you arrive.
Students may wear their school uniform, but it is not required. Students do not need to bring anything with them to Preview Day.
Please note that your child’s classroom teacher will not be finalized until after Preview Day and will be posted during Open House on Monday, August 4.
Open House
Monday, August 4
Session 1 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Session 2 - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Students and their families are invited to campus during one of the sessions listed above and are not required to stay for the duration. Students will meet their teacher and visit their classroom. Parents can pick up carpool numbers, learn more about lunch, aftercare, and more.
Please note: if you are unable to attend Open House, you will need to visit the front office the following day to pick up your carline tag. Without this tag, you will not be permitted to pick up your child.
View frequently asked questions about Open House here.
Tears and Cheers
Wednesday, August 6
Kindergarten parents should plan to gather on the first day of school after drop off for Tears and Cheers, a casual event where we celebrate this important milestone for the students. More details will be published soon!
Ordering School Lunch
We have partnered with ChefAdvantage to make fresh, nutritious lunches available for our students to purchase. Through BOONLI, the ChefAdvantage online platform, families can view the lunch menu, order or prepay, and manage student lunches from a smartphone, tablet, or computer. For more information about how to use the platform, please click here.
To register for BOONLI, click here.
Click on "Register."
School Password is: CCA66
Navigate to August and click on “Aug: Lunch”
Students are not required to purchase lunches through ChefAdvantage and are always welcome to bring their lunch from home. Each month’s menu will be available by the 15th of the previous month (for example, September’s menu will be available on August 15).
After School Program (ASP)
We are pleased to announce our After School Program (ASP) which will be offered Monday - Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Because our program will be managed internally, we can ensure that the instruction in virtue and character that our students receive during the school day will continue seamlessly in aftercare. Some members of our ASP staff will also serve on the school staff during the regular school day. This will allow us to know our students and families even better.
Pricing:
Full-time (five days per week): $13/day
Part-time (two days per week): $18/day
Drop-in: $25/day
Families that qualify for Financial Aid will receive a discount for ASP.
ParentSquare
CCA will use ParentSquare to provide a simple and safe way for parents, teachers, program leaders, and administrators to connect.
With ParentSquare, you will be able to:
Receive school and classroom communications via email, text, or app
Complete forms and make payments
View the school and classroom calendar and RSVP for events
Easily sign up to volunteer and/or bring items
And much more… all in one centralized place!
How to activate your account
You will soon receive an invitation email or text to join ParentSquare. Please click the link to activate your account: it takes less than a minute. You can use ParentSquare on any device, and we encourage you to download the free mobile app for iOS or Android. You can also use the desktop version at parentsquare.com.
ParentSquare uses contact information from CCA's student information system, Infinite Campus. You will be provided with information about Infinite Campus at the Open House.
If you have trouble accessing your account, contact support@parentsquare.com.
If you have other questions, please contact parentsquare@cherokeeclassicalacademy.org.
School Supplies
Organizational skills are key to each student’s success in school and in life. To that end, CCA is implementing a school-wide organizational strategy that will build over time. Students in grades K-4 will begin with a color-coding system that is consistent across classrooms and grade levels. Students in grades 5 and 6 will be introduced to a more in-depth organizational system that includes paperwork organization, time management, and forecasting. These skills will provide the foundation for success in high school and beyond. Students benefit most from this system when they all have the same materials.
The deadline to order school supply kits from our vendor has passed.
Parents may choose to purchase supplies at retail stores instead of through our vendor. If you choose this option, you must purchase the exact items on the supply list — no substitutions. This includes avoiding items with logos, characters, or decorative designs. All supplies must be plain and match the specifications provided.
Aside from these school supplies, the only additional item students will need is a backpack. While there are no specific style requirements, we do not permit backpacks with wheels.
Uniforms
Our leadership team has thoughtfully assembled our uniform policy and dress code for grades K-6. We have also worked closely with Tommy Hilfiger and Global School Wear to create an easy-to-use online store. Click here to shop.
Global School Wear offers frequent sales, so we recommend joining their email list in order to be notified when one of these sales is announced. Use our school code CHER02 when signing up.
Please review the uniform boards and policy notes thoroughly before placing any orders. Email uniforms@cherokeeclassicalacademy.org with any questions.
If you experience shipping delays and are concerned about not receiving your items in time, email Mrs. St. Hill: dsthill@cherokeeclassicalacademy.org.
For the most up to date information about uniforms, please check the uniform board here.
Arrival & Dismissal
Morning drop-off will take place between 7:25 and 7:55 am. Any vehicles arriving after 7:55 will not be permitted to enter the carline and will need to park in the parking lot and walk their students into the front office to sign them in.
Afternoon pick-up will take place between 2:55 and 3:25 pm. Any vehicles arriving after 3:25 will need to park in the parking lot and retrieve their student(s) from the ASP door on the right side of the building near the cafeteria. A drop-in rate for ASP will be charged for any student(s) who are not picked up during normal afternoon pick-up operation. Students will not be held in their classrooms or the front office for any amount of time after afternoon pick-up ends.
This will be enforced starting on the first day of school.
Click here to view information about parking, carline, and more.
Financial Assistance
Cherokee Classical Academy is committed to providing a classical education that produces students whose hearts and minds are focused on the good, the true, and the beautiful and who are able to reflect these things into the world around them. We recognize that, although CCA is a tuition-free institution, the costs associated with attending can present a major financial commitment for families. Therefore, we aim to provide assistance to all those who qualify in two separate ways: through our own Financial Aid program, and by participating in the Free & Reduced Lunch (FRL) program.
Information about both programs, including how to apply and frequently asked questions, can be found here.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are always critical to the success of our school, and are always so appreciated. There are still many needs we have to help make opening day perfect for our children. If you have time to spend even an hour helping out, we’d love to see you on campus!
Click here to see the available volunteer opportunities,
You may also contact the school at communications@cherokeecharteracademy.org if you have special talents or just have an available block of time available that is different than what is listed on the signup page.
Reminder: If you have not yet completed your volunteer training, please do so now as this will be required for the year if you are going to be at the school and volunteering around the children. Please click here to access the training.
Previous Summer Communications
Summer Newsletter No. 1 | May 23, 2025
Zoom Call Recordings
Summer Newsletter No. 2 | June 2, 2025
Parent Surveys
Summer Newsletter No. 3 | June 5, 2025
School Supplies, Financial Assistance
Summer Newsletter No. 4 | June 6, 2025
Office Hours
Summer Newsletter No. 5 | June 18, 2025
Volunteer Opportunities & Training
Summer Newsletter No. 6 | June 19, 2025
Business Partnerships, Grandparents Day
Summer Newsletter No. 7 | June 27, 2025
Uniform Policy Notes
Summer Newsletter No. 8 | July 1, 2025
Open House, Tears & Cheers, ASP, FRL
Summer Newsletter No. 9 | July 11, 2025
Kindergarten Preview Day, Uniform Updates
Summer Newsletter No. 10 | July 21, 2025
School Lunch, ASP Registration, ParentSquare
Summer Newsletter No. 10 | July 21, 2025
School Lunch, ASP Registration, ParentSquare
Summer Newsletter No. 11 | July 29, 2025
Open House, Preparing for Sixth Grade, Kindergarten Preview Day