Cottage Hill Christian Academy

CHCA Open House August 28th

CHCA PTF OPEN HOUSE

The PTF will host a open house at the Academy on Thursday, August 28, 2008. The event is open to all parents and will begin at 7:00 PM.

2008 YEARBOOKS ARE HERE!!

*2008 YEARBOOKS ARE HERE!!*

You may pick up your yearbook from the following locations.

2008 Graduating Seniors - CHCA Office

CHCA Students - Mrs. Allred (In the lobby before school and in A-234 after school)

CHBS Students - CHBS Office

There are only a few extra books so if you did not order a book last year, you may purchase one for $60.00.

This will be on a first come, first serve basis so make sure you get yours today!

Time is almost here for us to begin what will be another exciting year at Cottage Hill Christian Academy! The summer is coming to a close and that means that a busy fall schedule awaits us right around the corner. Many times we get so busy we forget why Cottage Hill Christian Academy exist… the best way to remind us is to go back to our Vision Statement;

"To build a Christian school of excellence through Biblical principles so students will come to know Christ as their personal Lord and Savior, will develop a Biblical worldview, and will place their lives in God’s hands to impact future generations for Christ."

As we prepare for the fall semester I want to take a moment to give you some key chapel dates that will be vital to the Academy family as we seek to build a school that is set apart to reach and influence our community for Christ.

August 27- Clint Pressly, Pastor Dauphin Way Baptist Church
September 10- Mark Rudd, Youth Pastor, Cottage Hill Baptist Church
September 24- Jeff Spiller, Pastor, Christ United Methodist Church
October 9 & 10, “Campus Impact”, Robbie Robison, Nashville, TN
October 29, Dr. Michael Catt, Pastor, Sherwood Baptist Church, Albany, GA
Executive Producer (Movie)- Flywheel, Facing the Giants, FireProof
November 5-Impact, University of Mobile
December 10- Dr. Ed Litton, Pastor, First Baptist North Mobile

As always, we encourage parents to take an active part in our chapel program. Consider this an invitation to attend any chapel you wish. Chapels take place every other Wednesday beginning August 20 and start at 8:10 AM. If you have any questions or would like more information please feel free to contact me.

Blessings,
Tommy Hughes
Director of Spiritual Development

Attention Seniors

All Seniorsgraduating in 2009 need to have their senior portraits taken with the Jim Owen studio by the end of August. If you do not have your senior portrait taken by this date you will not have your picture in the yearbook.
This is the absolutely the last date. If you have any problem getting an appointment by this date please let either Mrs. Rutledge or Mrs. Stabler know so that we can help you with this issue.

ROTC Scholarship

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA ARMY ROTCALSO SUPPORTING SPRINGHILL COLLEGE AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE.

FOUR-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP

The high school Four-Year Scholarship is for high school students planning on attending a four-year college program. Contact your high school academic advisor or Campus Military Science department for more information. Covers Tuition, Books, Fees, Lab expenses for four years and pays a monthly stipend and if needed; the opportunity to compete for housing scholarships during the freshman and sophomore years of college.

To qualify, you must:
Be a U.S. citizen
Be between the ages of 17 and 26
Have a high school CGPA of at least 2.50
Have a high school diploma or equivalent
Score minimum of 920 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT (excluding the required writing test scores)
Meet physical standards
Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard)

Local Student Explores Australia and New Zealand

Grand Bay, AL – Matthew Hall, a student at Cottage Hill Christian Academy and traveled to Australia and New Zealand this summer with the 2008 Ambassadors Abroad program, sponsored by /Lead/America. Matthew earned college credit for his participation.

Matthew and fellow /Lead/America students spent two weeks in Australia and New Zealand. They learned about Australia’s economy and its unique ecological environments, went diving on the Great Barrier Reef and visited the lush Daintree Rainforest. They also enjoyed a harbor tour and a visit to the Sydney Opera House. In New Zealand, students were immersed in the culture of the Maori, one of the world’s most ancient peoples.

Like all /Lead/America high school conferences, Ambassadors Abroad is college-accredited, and students earn up to two college credits for their participation.

Currently Matthew works at Chick-fil-A on Schillinger Road in West Mobile and he is very active in his youth group at North Mobile Baptist Church. He is President of his senior class and hopes to attend Troy University in the Fall of 2009. Matthew believes that this trip will help him in the future as he pursues a international business degree.

“Ambassadors Abroad programs give students a chance to better understand cultural differences and develop a greater appreciation for diversity. International travel and global leadership experience can make an important difference in the lives of teenagers - in their academic and personal performance, in their acceptance to the college of their choice, and in their level of focus, passion and purpose,” says Chris M. Salamone, Esq., Founder and Executive Director of /Lead/America. “Leadership is the key to /what /they do with their lives and /how well /they do it. In today's world, it is imperative that we nurture leadership potential from a very young age.”

National Merit Award Recipient!

Congratulations to Sean Stanley for being named a 2008 National Merit Recipient!

Exciting New Lunch Program

We're excited about our new lunch program! We have contracted with the Tiny Diny to provide a variety of meal choices for our students this year. Each meal will cost $6 and will include a roll and iced tea. Meat entrees will also include two sides.

Students will simply download the menu selection sheet available on this website or pick one up in the office. They will circle their choice(s), fill in blanks, and attach a check or exact change. Forms and money will be given to 1st period teachers each Friday.

Menu selections will change from time to time, so you will want to check this website frequently!

Download Menu Form

CHCA Student Leadership Institute Registration Now Open

Registration for the Cottage Hill Student Leadership Institute is now open for the 2008/09 school year. Early bird registration (before May 16) will be $100.00. Registration after May 16 will be $125.00. This will be the third year for SLI at the Academy and we are excited to welcome a number of new leadership opportunities, workshops, instructors, modules, including hosting one of nine national Leadership Rocks Conferences featuring Dr. Jay Strack. CHSLI is open to all students 9th-12th grade. Application, Recommendation and Commitment forms are available in the Academy office or online.Be sure to check out the schedule with this article for SLI events. If you have any questions or need more information please contact Mr. Hughes at hughest@chbss.org or 251-634-2513.

2008 Volley Ball Schedule Announced

Click here to view the 2008 Volleyball schedule.

2008-09 Basketball Schedule Announced

Cottage Hill Christian Academy has just announced the Basketball schedule for the 2008-09 season. You will note a big change in opponents as the Academy steps into AHSAA 3A play for the coming year. Area games include Bayside Academy, Choctaw County and TR Miller. Click here to download your schedule now!