New to CCA?
If you are new to the school and your first day is approaching, here are some details that may be helpful.
What to Bring on the 1st Day
Please plan to bring the following items on your child’s first day of school:
Water bottle
Lunch if not buying school lunch
Gym clothes - 6th grade only - no gym clothes until Aug 11th
Snack for the day, and ASP snack if enrolled
School supplies, at least notebooks and folders on the first day
Safety & Security
We truly value our partnership with the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. We have worked together in the local community to establish relationships with all first responders. They understand who we are, they have already done a threat analysis on our campus, and made recommendations in areas such as carpool and campus security.
This collaboration is evidence of our unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of our students and staff. An on-site SRO will help us build positive relationships, respond quickly to any concerns, and maintain a secure learning environment. We look forward to growing this partnership and further strengthening safety at our school.
The Sheriff’s office has done training in our building already, and we have offered our facility for future training. So in the event of an emergency, they already know who we are and know our facility intimately.
Their partnership has truly underscored that they understand our needs during our first year and share our perspective on safety and stewardship. They have partnered extensively to provide an SRO in a way that really benefits us.
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).
Please note it is too late to order lunch for the first day of school. Please make sure you remember to pack a lunch for your child’s first day if this is the case.
The deadline for ordering is 9am the prior BUSINESS day.
Free and Reduced Lunch (FRL)
We want to be sure all eligible families have accessedFree and Reduced Lunch (FRL). All families who have applied for FRL have been processed. If you believe you are eligible for FRL and the discount is not showing in your Boonli account, please review the Financial Assistance webpage and follow the instructions. You can also email frl@cherokeeclassicalacademy.org.
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 should have received 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 once you have completed registration.
If you did not receive an invitation or have trouble activating your account, have you had a previous log in at another school? This is usually the case. Please login with your existing account and make sure you can see your student and “Cherokee Classical Academy” below their name. If the school listed is still your old school, you may need to contact them and remind them to unenroll your child.
If you still 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.
We ask you to 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 your uniform will not arrive in time for the first day of school, DON'T WORRY. We understand and are here to help!
Please plan to have your child wear a red or blue polo shirt and khaki pants or khaki skirt/skort that can be purchased at local stores. Then please reach out to our Lower School Dean of Academics, Mrs. St. Hill at dsthill@cherokeeclassicalacademy.org and let her know your child’s name and grade, along with the estimated arrival date you were given on your uniform order.
Mrs. St. Hill will keep your teachers informed. For the most up to date information about uniforms, please check the uniform board here.
Office Hours
The front office will open at 7:30a.m., Monday - Friday. The office will be close each day at 2pm. Early checkout must be completed no later than 2p.m.
If you forget your cartag, and do not arrive before 2pm, you will need to pick your child up from the ASP door on the right side of the building, after carline is completed.
Please remember to be familiar with the Attendance Policy located on page 23 in the “3000 School Life & Environment” section of our Cherokee Classical Academy Handbook.
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.
Let’s be friendly neighbors. Please don’t block driveways.
We ask you to be kind to our neighbors during carline, so we ask that you please do not line up in front of our neighbors driveway. We really want to love on our neighbors and be good stewards of their entry and exit from their homes.
How do I get extra car tags?
If you need extra carline tags, we ask you to come to the office Wednesday between 10 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Any individual attempting to go through carline, must have this tag in order to pick your child(ren) up in the afternoon.
Student Handbook & Required Forms
Please make sure you have completed all your required forms on ParentSquare.
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!
Please completed your volunteer training, 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.
Once you have completed your training, and successfully logged into ParentSquare, you will be added to the CCA Parent Volunteer Association (PVA) group, where you will be able to complete a survey on your special skills and interests, as well as see all the active volunteer opportunties.
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.