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Christ Presbyterian Academy was established in 1985 as a ministry of Christ Presbyterian Church for the education of the covenat children of Christ Presbyterian Church and, space permitting, those of other believers who would desire to educate them at the Academy. It began with a faculty and staff of 11 and with 124 children in grades K-6. The Academy doubled in size the next year and has experienced continued growth, adding grades and classes to develop a comprehensive K-12 program. Current enrollment is approximately 900, with a faculty and staff of over 130.
CPA is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). More than 3,000 Christian schools worldwide hold membership in ACSI. ACSI is recognized by the state of Tennessee as one of its accrediting agencies. CPA also holds membership in Independent Schools in the Nashville Area (ISNA).
Special SACS Accreditation Report
A Quality Assurance Review Team representing the Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (CASI), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), visited the Christ Presbyterian Academy campus in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 23-25, 2006. Hosting an onsite review team was the final step in the school’s extensive efforts to renew accreditation by SACS CASI.
The Quality Assurance Review Team provides the following commendations and recommendations in response to the school’s execution of and participation in the SACS CASI Guided Self-Study in fulfillment of the requirements for accreditation.
The Quality Assurance Review Team found Christ Presbyterian Academy to be an outstanding and highly effective school, with a competent, nurturing, professional, and dedicated administration, faculty, and support staff. The school is perceived by all stakeholders to be a nurturing community that provides a highly effective instructional program and services to all of its students. The pride in their school exhibited by the administration, parents, teachers, and students reflects a strong commitment to excellence. It is evident throughout the school that “teaching covenant children to think and live Christianly” is the highest priority.
The Quality Assurance Review Team certifies that the school has satisfactorily met the expectations and requirements of the SACS CASI Guided Self-Study. Additionally, the Quality Assurance Review Team certifies that Christ Presbyterian Academy meets all the Standards for Accreditation. The Team heartily and unanimously recommends the accreditation of Christ Presbyterian Academy.
Alumni Survey
Community Survey
Elementary Survey
Grandparent Survey
HS Student Survey
MS Student Survey
Parent Survey
SACS/CASI QART Report
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