Back to School

Welcome to Cherokee Classical Academy!

This page will serve as a resource for important summer & back-to-school information.

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.

To ensure that every student begins the year with the same high-quality materials and can easily follow classroom systems, we are offering pre-packaged supply kits for purchase through EPI School Supplies, our approved vendor. We have worked diligently to keep costs down and highly recommend this option for its convenience and reliability. These kits will be delivered to CCA prior to the first day of school on August 6.

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.

The deadline to order school supply kits is June 22.

Purchase School Supply Kits (school code CHE164)

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 is offering our families a 10% discount June 23-30. They also run 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.

Financial Aid

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.