For many years before the opening of Chapelgate Christian Academy, members of Chapelgate Presbyterian Church prayed for a Christian school ministry in the church. The school opened in 1991 on the current site of 63 acres. Seventy five students in grades 6-9 pioneered our inaugural year under the leadership of Dr. James DiVirgilio. The following year, 150 students in grades 6-10 were enrolled in the academy and a new headmaster, Mr. Rob Van Ness, joined us. Grades 11 and 12 were added in the two subsequent years with a continued increase in enrollment. On June 5, 1995, we held the first commencement exercises. All sixteen graduates went on to enroll in colleges and universities. Now in our fourteenth year, CCA ministers to over 450 students in grades 6-12 including sixty-four seniors.

Mission

Assisting parents in the education of their children about life in the light of God's Word.

Philosophy

Our goal is to provide young people (grades 6-12) with a strong educational foundation. This foundation is rooted in a Christian worldview to equip our students to be successful in higher education, and to be salt and light in a fallen world. CCA is a school for students whose parents embrace a Christian worldview.

Reasons for Choosing CCA

*Qualified and caring teachers
*Education from the perspective of the Christian world view
*Outstanding facilities
*Advanced Placement courses in Calculus, Chemistry, and Modern European History,American History, Physics, Statistics, English, and Biology
*Guidance counselors and college placement program
*Accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and Middlestates Association of Colleges and Schools
*Smaller class sizes
*Programs in music and drama
*Interscholastic athletics for boys and girls (middle and high school)
*Weekly chapel sessions
*National Honor Society
*Low tuition rates

Admissions Procedures

Parents begin the process by filling out a written application form and paying a registration fee. Each student is required to take the Stanford Achievement Test, which serves as an entrance exam. In addition, parents and students are interviewed by an administrator. A registration packet is available in the school office.

Affiliation and Accreditation CCA is a ministry of Chapelgate Presbyterian Church and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Chapelgate is accredited by both ACSI and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA). This is a 10-year dual accreditation extending through March 2006.

Course Offerings

CCA offers a regular college preparatory diploma. Our curriculum is targeted to students having average and above average ability. Advanced Placement courses are available in:

Electives include:

Accounting
African American Studies
Chapel leadership
Choir
Computer Applications
Computer Programming
Consumer Math
Costuming
Creative Writing
Digital Photography
Environmental Science
High School Band
Humanities
Pop Culture
Pyschology
Studio Art
Theater Appreciation
Video Production
Web Design
Women's Ensemble

Special Features

Students in grade 12, who have met the graduation requirements, may participate in a release-time, career-related, mentor program for credit. In addition, qualifying seniors may enroll in local colleges for special course work. Service projects are available to all students during the day. Students also have opportunities to participate in mission and educational trips abroad. Chapelgate also has a chapter of the National Honor Society.

Campus and Facilities

The facilities include:

-Spacious air-conditioned classrooms
-Fully equipped computer lab
-Media center featuring modern research technology
-Chemistry and biology labs
-Art room
-Large wood floor gymnasium
-Full stage for drama and musical productions
-Beautiful cafeteria with hot lunch served
-Health Room
-Elevator for the handicapped

Our 63 acre site has many attractive features for outdoor activities currently including an athletic field and a nature trail.