FAQs

School Day:

• Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays the school day begins at 8:15a
• Wednesdays the school day begins at 8:45a

End of the Day (Staggered Dismissal Times):

• 2:50p Junior Kindergarten
• 2:55p K-Grade 4
• 3:05p Middle School (Grades 5-8)

Regular School Office hours are Monday-Friday, 7a-5p.

Cougar Care is our before- and after-school childcare program.

Hours are from 7:15-8a and 3-5p every day that school is in session. Cougar Care is not available on school holidays/breaks, conference days or other non-school days.

Chapel Hill Academy accepts applications for students on a continuous basis throughout the year. Some grade levels may be on a waitlist. Please call for current status. 

You are welcome to tour and start the application process right away, finalizing your enrollment for the upcoming school year. Questions? Contact our Admissions Office

Financial Aid gives families the opportunity to apply for tuition assistance each year.

This is completed by filling out a Financial Aid application located on the Financial Aid page.

A Biblical worldview is fully integrated into every aspect of our curriculum.

We use primarily Christian publishers (ACSI, Abeka, Bob Jones University Press); however, some subjects use materials of other publishers. Curriculum and textbooks are reviewed regularly  and are selected based upon the ability to meet specific objectives in place for each subject.

Spanish 

Spanish is taught in grades Jr. K-7. In grade 8, Spanish is an elective.

All students in grades 1-8 complete the NWEA, MAP Test (Northwest Evaluation Association, Measures of Academic Progress) in the fall and spring of each school year.

MAP is designed to measure student achievement in the moment, and growth over time, regardless of grade level. MAP gives quick feedback to teachers, administrators, students and parents.

On average CHA can expect approximately 10 minutes of homework each night times the grade level

(Grade 3 X 10 minutes = 30 minutes of homework/night).

This varies in the upper grades based upon efficiency of the student in the classroom to complete work, special projects, etc.

Chapel Hill Academy is committed to providing the most current technology for students.

• Our elementary students (grades K-4) have access to various applications offered through iPad and Dell 2-in-1 (Windows 10) laptop devices.
• Our middle school students are assigned Dell 2-in-1 (Windows 10) laptop devices (1:1).
• All students are given a free Microsoft 365 account for use in the classroom and at home.
• Each K-8 classroom is equipped with Smartboard technology and the entire school facility features secure wireless internet access.

Chapel Hill Academy students can use District bus transportation if they reside in District 112.

We also have carpool options available contact the Admissions Office to request to be added to the carpool list.

Please see the Drop Off & Pick up page for more details Transportation Information.

School-approved uniforms must be worn at all times during school hours. View our Uniform Policy here.

Chapel Hill Academy uniforms reflect an environment of student equality and academic focus.

Athletics are offered to students in Grades 4-8*

Teams participate in the SSYO (Southside Youth Organization) and play teams from other area private schools.

*2nd and 3rd Grade boys and girls are given the opportunity to begin basic skills and team building through our winter Hoopsters basketball program.

Fall

• Volleyball (Girls, Grades 5-8)
• Soccer (Grades 5-8)

Winter

• Hoopsters Basketball (Grades 2-3)
• Basketball (Grades 5-8)

Spring

• Baseball/Softball (Grades 5-8)
• Track & Field (Grades 4-8)

We encourage all family members to become corporation members.

Here’s how to qualify!

1. Family uphold our faith covenant.
2. Tuition account is in good standing

Benefits of Membership include:

1. Right to vote for board members
2. Strategic actions that require corporation vote according to the bylaws

Not sure if you are a Corporation member or not? 

To become a Corporation member, contact the school office by email or by calling 952-949-9014 to request an application. When your completed application is received, it will be submitted to the Board for review at their next scheduled meeting. You will be notified by mail of the board’s approval.