CHAT

Church Hill Academy Grading Scale:

As = 90-100:  A = 94-100,  A- = 90-93
Bs = 80-89:  B+ = 87-89, B = 84-86,  B- = 80-83
Cs = 70-79:  C+ = 77-79,  C = 74-76,  C- = 70-73
D = 65-69
F = 64 or less

Academy courses: Church Hill Academy has begun preparing for the accreditation process with SACS CASI through our membership in the Street School Network (www.streetschoolnetwork.org),  We offer courses based on Virginia Standards of Learning, follow the Commonwealth’s graduation requirements, provide our teachers training, and seek to help students and staff fulfill our mission statement and school goals.

Textbooks: Through our private donation efforts we purchase and provide textbooks and supplies.

How are the classes divided? Because of our small size and emphasis on individual learning, students may not be divided evenly by grade, age or experience.  For example, it is highly likely that a “senior” will be in class with a “freshman.”  While it may be distressing for students to be in a mixed grade-level class, it is a necessity at CHA.  This situation can be caused by a variety of factors, including: (1) We have staffing to teach the required course once every two years, (2) In years past we could not offer the particular course, and now older and younger students must take it together to graduate. (3) Finally, scheduling conflicts for both students and staff may require that classes not be based just on age or grade level.

Admissions: Student admission interviews are conducted in August and January.  A provisional admission may be given to students who lack appropriate school records as well as students who have been dismissed from the Academy but want to reenroll.  Admissions are granted after an interview with the student and Head of School, transcripts, and placement testing.

Withdrawal from Church Hill Academy:  The Academy teachers and staff reserve the right to ask a student to withdraw for failure to maintain our standards of conduct, failure to pass all their classes with a C average, failure to attend 95% of classes, and disruptive conduct at the Academy and/or CHAT activities.   Students will be withdrawn after notification by the Head of School.

Street Leadership Program: Church Hill Academy students have an opportunity to apply for CHAT’s Street Leader Program.  This will be a graded class and listed on quarterly report cards.   A career training opportunity, students can earn an income as a leader of CHAT and have opportunities to go on trips.   Importantly, this program helps students develop job, leadership and communication skills.   The Street Leader Training sessions are held every Monday and Tuesday afternoon.  Interested students, even those with conflicting after school activities, are highly encouraged to talk with Murray Withrow, Street Leader Program Coordinator.