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Cornerstone Christian Academy is an independent, non-denominational elementary school, offering an outstanding Christ-centered education to more than 50 students in Kindergarten through Grade 8.  Since we began in 1997, we have experienced steady growth and have been richly blessed.  We are located in Franklin, Massachusetts, serving families from several surrounding communities.  Below are several questions you may have about the Academy.  If you need additional information, please contact us at 40 Kenwood Circle, Franklin, MA 02038; email at ccaoffice@ccama.org; or call (508) 520-2272.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where is Cornerstone Christian Academy located?
A: 40 Kenwood Circle, Franklin, MA 02038

Q: When was CCA founded?
A: 1997

Q: What grades does Cornerstone offer?
A: Grades K-8 with both ½ day and full day kindergarten programs.  

Q: How many students are enrolled?
A: Cornerstone currently enrolls approximately 73 students.

Q: What is the class size?
A: We believe that 12-14 is the optimal class size. Enrollment varies by grade with approximately 12 students per class.

Q: What is the mission of Cornerstone Christian Academy?
A: Cornerstone Christian Academy's mission is to provide academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment, preparing students to mature into individuals who effectively apply knowledge and a personal faith in Jesus Christ for God's purposes. [For a more complete statement, please see our Mission Statement and Goals.]

Q: How does a family learn about admission to the Academy?
A: By contacting the school office, information will be sent outlining the Academy's offerings and providing application materials. Should a family have questions, they may call the office at (508) 520-2272 or email our admissions office. Families may also attend an Admissions Open House.

Q: Are there extracurricular activities?
A: After school programs such as Running & Fitness, Dance, Drama, Piano, and Computers are offered throughout the year.

Q: What kinds of courses do students take?
A: Cornerstone uses the A Beka Book curriculum as the foundation of the academic program covering traditional subjects or reading, language, math, science, history health and geography. Students also take enrichment classes in art, music, physical education, computers, and beginning in Grade 3, Latin.

Q: What is the A Beka Book curriculum like?
A: It is a scripture-based curriculum with special emphasis on each of the following subject areas: Math, Language Arts, Reading, Phonics, Science, Health, and History.  For more information, please refer to the A Beka Book site.

Q: Are special education services provided?
A: No. The Academy does not have specialized personnel or services available to work with students that have Individual Education Programs (IEP's) at this time.

Q: Is transportation provided for students?
A: No. Families are responsible for getting their children to school. However, many students carpool with other families.

Q: Are uniforms required?
A: Yes. In kindergarten through grade 4 boys wear navy pants or shorts with a burgundy shirt and girls wear navy skirts/skorts, jumpers, pants or shorts with a white blouse. In grades 5-8, boys boys wear navy pants or shorts with light blue shirts and girls wear navy skirts/skorts, jumpers, pants or shorts with a light blue blouse. (Please see our Hours/Uniform Policy).

Q: What is the length of the school day?
A: The school day begins at 8:30 a.m.  Half-day Kindergarten students are dismissed at 11:30 a.m.; the day ends at 2:45 for all other students.

Q: Does the school offer Chapel?
A: Yes. Once a week, the students gather for morning Chapel.

Q: Is the Academy affiliated with a church?
A: No. Cornerstone Christian Academy in an independent, non-denominational Christian school.

Cornerstone Christian Academy - 40 Kenwood Circle, Franklin, MA 02038   (508) 520-2272