CBA Thursday Classes Program Description

Cedar Brook Academy’s Thursday Class program is held at the First Alliance Church in Silver Spring, Maryland. This program was designed to help high school and jr. high school families teach some of the classes that are more difficult to offer at home, to give home schooled students an opportunity to function in a classroom situation with a teacher other than their parents, and to prepare students for the self-disciplined scheduling that college and life demands. Parents are strongly encouraged to oversee their student at home by helping budget their time throughout the week so there isn’t a rush to complete assignments. Students/parents can e- mail or call teachers with any questions. (See individual class descriptions for specific parent involvement.)  The Thursday classes were never intended to be a substitute for home instruction - merely a supplement to what is happening at home. These classes are here to offer you an option; they are not a requirement - so even though biology, for instance, is a requirement for graduation, you do not need to take this class through The Thursday Class Program.

You must mail your registration form and ¼ of the tuition to the CBA office before the deadline. All class registrations MUST be mailed. No walk-in registrations. Keep in mind that many classes will fill up quickly so it is wise to register early. Registration is based on first come-first served basis. Remember: Check the course descriptions for pre-requisites and co-requisites before registering for a class and indicate the hours you will be in study hall. Do not register for more than one class per hour.

Each instructor will explain the course objectives, assignments and grading procedures for their class. Because these classes run for only 25 weeks and a great deal of material is covered each week, it is critical that students attend each class.  In case of illness, it is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements with the instructor regarding missed classes or assignments.  It is highly recommended that those families participating in Thursday classes not plan vacations or days off during the time period for which classes are scheduled.  Grades will be mailed to the students at the end of each semester as long as tuition and fees are up to date.

Credits for high school classes will be awarded as explained in the course description. Since students are limited as to the number of credits they may earn in a given year, any student may take a course as extracurricular or enrichment which would be considered not for credit. This should be noted on the appropriate credit contract. No high school credits are awarded to junior high school students.