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Important Dates to Remember
- December 14, 2026 Field trip to Clayton Performing Arts
- April 15, 2027 Junior Achievement
- May 22, 2027 - Class of 2027 Graduation
A Note to Our Families
We kindly ask that if you have any concerns or if we did not meet your expectations, please reach out to me directly by email or phone. CCS is happily opening its doors to welcome homeschooled students as part of their program and to integrate them as much as possible. We are committed to making this a positive experience for everyone, and your feedback is invaluable as we grow together.
Make-Up School Picture Day
Homeschool students may have their photos taken Tuesday, October 13th, at 10:00 a.m.
Must be registered HERE to have photos taken.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Monday, December 14th at noon
In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant must cast the Herdman kids—probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem and fun when the Herdmans collide head-on with the story of Christmas!
All performances will take place in the Clayton Performing Arts Center at 2749 Performing Arts Way, Knoxville, on the main Hardin Valley campus of Pellissippi State Community College.
Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be available at the door for seating with our group. To purchase your tickets, use this link. All sales are final! Not recommended for students under 4. Parents, you must also have a ticket. Please use “student” to add your name and purchase tickets. The last day to purchase is October 30th.
Preplanning meeting: Mapping the Road to High School
2027-2028 rising 8th and 9th grade students! Please join us on November 18th at 1:00 p.m. via Google Meet HERE for a Preplanning meeting: Mapping the Road to High School.
We will discuss:
- State high school graduation requirements for your rising 9th grader
- Options for continuing to homeschool
- Requirements for entering public or private school after homeschooling
- Future pathways for your student, including trade school and college planning
- Support for students with learning challenges
- EFS funding for private schools
- Meet our high school counselor - Ashley Tipton
- And much more!
Onsite at FBC on February 23rd 2027 at 6:00 p.m. in the Missions Training Center with registration for the event found HERE.
JA BizTown Opportunity for 4th-6th graders on April 16th
We have an exciting opportunity for our 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students to participate in a Junior Achievement of East Tennessee program at JA BizTown on Friday, April 16, 2027.
This hands-on experience teaches students about entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work readiness. To secure our spot, I need to gauge interest and commitment.
We will begin our Google Meets on January 4th at 1:00 p.m. Each session will last about 30–45 minutes. If your student cannot attend these sessions due to other commitments, we will record the meetings. Upon registration, I will provide you with a full schedule.
Please note the following details:
- What: A day-long event at JA BizTown in Clinton, TN
- When: Friday, April 16, 2027
- Cost: $25 per student
- Transportation: Parents/guardians are responsible for providing transportation to and from
- Prerequisites: To prepare, students will need to:
- Participate in a brief interview on the Concord campus in March
- Attend a few preparatory classes (which I will lead via Google Meet)
Interested? Fill out the brief interest form HERE. For more info about the experience click HERE.
Annual Counselor Meeting Requirement - 9th - 12th students ONLY
All high school students and their parents are required to meet with the high school counselor once per year.
To schedule your appointment, please contact Ashley Tipton using the below information:
Set up an Appointment: Academic Planning
Register for University Model HS: Registration
Educational Freedom Scholarship Information
We are an umbrella program registered with the State of Tennessee as a Category IV non-public school and are also a University Model High School. Because of this classification, we cannot accept Educational Freedom Scholarships (EFS)—those are reserved for Category I, II, and III schools. A Category IV umbrella program will never be eligible to use EFS. We are beginning the accreditation process to become a Category II for the Upper Middle school, which will allow us to accept EFS funding in the future. We are NOT eligible at this time.
Sports Eligibility
K - 7(8) students, please watch the newsletter for sporting opportunities high school students, because we are regulated by TSSAA, only students who are registered in our UMS program or paying full UMS tuition are eligible to try out and play sports for CCS.
Badges and Security
Only K - 8th Co-op and UMS students will have badge access to campus. However, badge access is limited, so we recommend that you always use the main entrance on Kingston Pike.
We welcome visitors on campus. Please note the following procedures:
- All visitors 18 and older must present a government-issued ID upon their first visit.
- All visitors must enter through the weekday entrance on the church side.
- Upon entering, check in with the attendant at the desk to receive an identification sticker.
- This sticker must be visible at all times while on campus.
- When leaving, return the sticker to the attendant at the entrance where you entered.
Blackbaud System
Our Learning Management System is called Blackbaud. If you have not received your invite to set up your Blackbaud account and your Tuition Management account, please let Mrs. Keathley know.
If you are experiencing difficulty logging into your Blackbaud account, please complete this form HERE. Our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Remember to check your spam or junk folder, as our replies may occasionally be filtered there.
Parent ID Cards
Homeschool Parent ID Card. Did you know some businesses offer discounts for homeschoolers when you present this card?
To get yours, simply:
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Complete the form HERE.
- I’ll email your personalized card.
- Print it or save it to your phone for easy access
Parking Pass Application
To apply for a parking pass, please complete the application form HERE.
After submitting the form, please email the following documents to me:
- A copy of your valid driver's license
- A copy of your current auto insurance card
Once both the application and documents are received, your parking pass will be processed.
Learner's Permit
When applying for a learner’s permit, students must submit the SF-1010 form HERE. Please keep these key points in mind:
- The form is valid for 30 days after issuance.
- Allow adequate time for our staff to process your request.
- Once completed, the form will be sent via email to the address you provide.
- We do not fax the form directly to the driver’s license office.
To avoid delays, please ensure the form is submitted before the 30-day expiration.
Verification of Enrollment
Homeschool umbrella students may need to provide Verification of School Enrollment HERE when participating in co-ops, extracurricular activities, or other programs requiring proof of enrollment in an approved educational program.
This document, issued by the overseeing homeschool umbrella or cover school, verifies the student’s enrollment status for purposes such as:
- Academic eligibility
- Student discounts
- Sports participation
**Request this verification in advance to ensure timely processing
Transcript Request Form
To request that your official transcript be sent to a college or university click HERE. Please allow 3 business days for your request to be processed.
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