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THE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY The Board Members
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and even when he is old he will not depart from it.”
Proverbs 22:6
Over the past year, the Board of the CPBC Christian Academy has faithfully worked
toward the launch of Higher Ground, a dynamic enrichment program that helps
shape and elevate highly motivated and committed middle and high school students.
Higher Ground will provide opportunities that assist students in reaching the “Promise Land” of their
full spiritual, academic and leadership potential. Higher Ground debuts on Saturday, November 3, 2012
with a pilot offering for current 8 th grade students!
THE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Higher Ground consists of two unique but complementary programs: Firm Foundations (FF) and College
Bound (CB) that are designed to provide students with rigorous and inspiring enrichment activities.
Firm Foundations is the entry point for the Higher Ground program. FF students in 6 th -8 th grades
complete math and writing courses; are taught time management, study, and test taking skills; and participate
in field trips and other forms of experiential learning. Only students who successfully complete
FF in 7 th and/or 8 th grade are eligible to enroll in the CB program. The CB program offers students in
9 th -12 th grade a customized sequence of essential college preparatory, cultural, and life skills enrichment
courses. Students also receive comprehensive SAT test preparation, guidance through the college
admission process, and opportunities to participate in visits to college campuses. A unique feature of
the CB program is a focus on developing skilled and confident communicators . FF and CB will meet
primarily on Saturday mornings at Clifton Park Baptist Church. Both programs will be supported by
skilled and committed volunteers from the Washington DC metro area.
THE CORE VALUES
In the end, Higher Ground is purposed to create a college- and life-ready student, characterized by six
indispensable core values:
Excellence – High Ground students are marked by high expectations to achieve their personal
best in all that they commit to do.
Faith – Higher Ground encourages students to live a life of committed discipleship through
personal faith in Jesus Christ.
Leadership – Higher Ground develops leaders who are able to inspire and guide others with
boldness and thoughtfulness.
Respect– Higher Ground cultivates a rich environment of esteem, cooperation and mutual
respect in which each student is a compassionate and considerate member of the community.
Responsibility – Higher Ground students are motivated by personal responsibility and exemplify
initiative, focus and self-control.
Service – Higher Ground students are instilled with a commitment to community and service
to others.
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