Cornerstone Classical Academy is a publicly funded VPK-11th grade, expanding to 12th,
charter school open to students who reside within the state of Florida.
Applications received during open enrollment windows are held until the end of that period. After the window closes, all eligible applications are counted (see our capacity per grade level).
If during the open enrollment window there are more applications than spots available in that grade level, then a random lottery is run. After each lottery, students will either be invited to complete their enrollment and registration or notified of their wait-list status.
For families that have applied to Cornerstone and received an email confirmation of student enrollment, please know that your child's seat is secure!
If you are interested in sending your children to CCA, we recommend applying before our first lottery in April due to the demand.
The chances of your eligible student getting accepted will depend on the size of the grade-level wait-list. CCA wait-lists are generated from our April lottery.
Examples of opportunities to be promoted off the wait-list:
Already-accepted students in your desired grade-level do not complete or submit their registration during the allotted time given
Students in your desired grade-level who have accepted a spot withdraw, move away, choose a different school, etc
A classical education is a content-rich, time-tested educational model that is systematic and comprehensive. It focuses on the liberal arts and sciences, moral character, and civic virtue. Classical education focuses on valuing knowledge for its own sake, and teaching children how to learn. The classical view of education holds that human beings are born with an innate curiosity that can be honed through education. Students will learn about historical events, characters, stories, fables, myths, scientific facts, and mathematical proofs. They will read whole books in great depth, and learn to approach books both with moderation to learn and courage to question. Classical education aims to bring out the best in every person by teaching young people to think for themselves. We strongly recommend reading An Introduction to Classical Education by Dr. Chris Perrin and A Classical Education for Modern Times by Dr. Terrence Moore.
Our curriculum is language-focused where learning is accomplished through written and spoken words. It is well-rounded with a phonics-based approach to reading, and in mathematics it tightly aligns procedural fluency and conceptual application. Grammar is taught formally, as a foundational component of how the English language works. Reading the great classical works of literature enables students to connect to virtue and explore humanity and Western Civilization in ways little else can. Science is experienced through inquiry and hands-on laboratories. History leverages primary source documents, emphasizes civic responsibility, and is the organizing principle around which the subjects are arranged. Cultivating an affinity for beauty and artistic expression are important reasons why we teach art and music as core subject areas. Read more about our Curriculum.
A classical “traditional” classroom prioritizes the authority of the teacher, which empowers him or her to impart their expertise and charges them with the responsibility to deliver it to students. Students are not passive recipients of knowledge, but active participants in the discussion through the Socratic discussion. This disciplined and orderly environment facilitates attention, focus, and engagement.
Yes, all students are required to wear uniforms. Our uniform provider is Poindexter's Uniforms. https://www.poindextersuniforms.com/collections/cornerstone-classical-academy
Accountability is a critical component of education. CCA complies with all relevant laws and standards for evaluation by the state and Duval County Public Schools. Additional evaluations are conducted internally to ensure a high level of teacher performance as needed for the classical model employed by the school.
Yes, We have an ESE department that offers services as directed by IEP's. Prior to attendance, please provide our ESE department with the latest copy of your child's IEP. You should upload it into your child's application portal. Your current school should be able to provide you with the most recent copy. It should be noted that CCA's classical curriculum is advanced and rigorous. If you have further questions, please contact our office: info@cornerstoneclassical.org.
Yes, we begin studying Latin in K5 and begin a formal study of the language at the middle-grade levels as listed above. Latin is proven to expand vocabulary and understanding the grammatical structure of English and the other romance languages (French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian). Learning Latin creates neural pathways within the brain which cultivate the skill of learning and the discipline of critical thinking.
Students have access to and training in the use of technology, but the school also has a preference for reading paper copies of books and traditional means of testing. It is CCA's view that the proper use of technology is an important aspect of navigating the modern world, but it is by no means the only one. CCA values preparing young minds to learn and adapt to a variety of tools, including emerging technologies, above any specific implementation.
Yes, CCA offers a variety of sports which are listed on our website under the Athletic Tab. Email athletics@cornerstoneclassical.org for more information.