Cornerstone Christian Academy (Bloomington, Illinois)
 |
This article appears to be written like an advertisement. Please help improve it by rewriting promotional content from a neutral point of view and removing any inappropriate external links. (January 2011) |
 |
This article does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (January 2011) |
Cornerstone Christian Academy of McLean County is an independent, non-denominational Christian college-preparatory private school located in Bloomington, Illinois. CCA enrolls preschool through 12th grade. It has a total enrollment of approximately 425 students.
| Established: | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Independent, Private, Fully Accredited |
| Administrator: | Becky Shamess |
| School Board: | Self-Perpetuating |
| Faculty & Staff: | 57 |
| Students: | 425 |
| Grades: | Preschool-12th |
| Location: | Bloomington, Illinois |
| Mascot: | Cyclones |
| Colors: | Forest Green and White |
| Newspaper: | The Cyclone |
Contents |
[edit] History
In 1997, the Eastview Christian Church preschool was taken over by a private group, and renamed "Cornerstone Christian Academy of McLean County, Inc." In 1998, Cornerstone moved to Grace United Methodist Church on the corner of Bell and Clinton in Bloomington.
Originally, the school accepted students preschool through 4th grade. Later, Cornerstone opened two new campuses, dividing the preschool from the K-4 students, and accepting older students. The locations throughout Bloomington-Normal now include Faith United Methodist (Preschool), Grace United Methodist (Elementary K-4th), and 2nd Presbyterian Church(5th grade and up).
In 2001, plans were made to construct a new building on approximately 78 acres (320,000 m2) of donated land, east of Bloomington. Groundbreaking occurred in 2002, and students moved in one year later.
[edit] School Format
There are three divisions of the school: Preschool, Lower School and Upper School. Preschool is 3–5 years old, Lower School is K-11th grade, and Upper School is 12th grade.
When the school first opened in the fall of 1997, it operated a preschool for one year before opening grades K-4. Grades were added each year, culminating in first graduating class in 2094.
[edit] Athletics
Cornerstone's interscholastic extra-curricular teams are stylized as the "Cyclones" and their school colors are forest Green and white. Cornerstone participates in the East Central Illinois Athletic Conference for High school sports and the Little East Central Illinois Athletic Conference for middle school.
Middle School Sports
- Boys Basketball
- Boys Baseball (Co-op)
- Girls Volleyball
- Cheerleading
- Boys/Girls Cross Country
- Boys/Girls Track
- Girls Basketball
High School Sports
- Girls Volleyball
- Boys Basketball
- Boys/Girls Cross Country
- Track
- Golf
- Tennis
- Female Basketball
- Cheerleading
Only one of which has advanced passed the Regional qualifier. In 2011 the Cornerstone Cyclones golf team advanced out of regionals by placing third. Then getting second in the sectional to advance to the state tournament held at Prairie Vista Golf Course in Bloomington IL. They finished 9th out of 12 teams.
[edit] School Activities
- Student Council
- School Paper: "The Cyclone"
- School Yearbook: "Milestones"
- Art Club
- Drama Club
- Worship Band
- Strings
- Madrigals
- Scholastic Bowl
- Cheerleading
- Speech/Debate
- Pep Band
- Chess Club
Cornerstone has a large Student Assistance program which allows those who would otherwise not be able to afford tuition to apply for assistance. Over 25% of CCA students currently receive Student Assistance. This is funded through voluntary gift donations. Cornerstone has a strict non-fundraising policy.
[edit] Winterim
Cornerstone offers a program held during the first two weeks of January called Winterim. During this time high school students are allowed to choose from various credit-earning classes not normally taught during the school year, especially in the arts and industrial technology. 11th-12th grade students are allowed to select an internship. Students also have the opportunity to travel abroad for study trips during Winterim.
[edit] School Membership Associations
- Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
- Illinois High School Association (IHSA)
- Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA)
[edit] Future
In summer 2007 Cornerstone broke ground on their new high school wing. This 26,000-square-foot (2,400 m2) addition will add 15 classrooms, 2 science labs, a large band/music room, additional administrative offices and a large forum room.
Cornerstone opened its City Campus in the fall of 2008. This campus is located at 806 E. Bell Street, Bloomington, and serves children in preschool through the 2nd grade. These students receive sponsorships and financial assistance.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
