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Academy for Academic Excellence
The school offers classes for prekindergarten through high school. Enrollment is limited to 72 students.
AAE is accredited and licensed by the Tennessee Department of Education as a Category I pre-K-12 school for regular and special education curriculum as well as a not-for-profit Tennessee organization. Although AAE specializes in children with special needs, 40 percent of the student population is classified as regular education. All earned credits are transferable to public schools, colleges and universities.
1970 Memorial Drive. 647-9831.
Clarksville Academy
Clarksville Academy opened in 1970 and serves about 500 students in prekindergarten through 12th grade. The academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The lower school program teaches academics, art, music, foreign language, technology and physical education.
Upper school students in grades 9 through 12 may select from a broad offering of honors and advanced placement courses.
Classes are offered for kindergarten through eighth grade, with a separate integrated class for high-functioning autistic children.
The school calendar follows that of the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System. School hours are 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Before and after care for students is available on a limited basis.
710 N. Second St. 647-6311. www.clarksvilleacademy.com.
Clarksville Christian School
Clarksville Christian School began its fifth year with 155 students enrolled for 2011-2012. Classes are offered for kindergarten through tenth grade, with separate integrated classes for high-functioning autistic children. The school calendar follows that of the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System. School hours are 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Extended care for students is available on a limited basis.
Clarksville Christian School uses several challenging curricula that meet and exceed the national and state standards. Daily Bible lessons are taught and chapel service for students is held once a week.
The school is a member of the Middle Tennessee Athletic Conference. Students fifth grade and up are offered track, tennis, trap, soccer and golf. Basketball is expected to be added in the near future. CCS also offers several opportunities for students to be involved in various clubs and activities.
Lisa Tucker is the Head of School. 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. 647-8180. www.clarksvillechristianschool.org
Montgomery Christian Academy
Montgomery Christian Academy is affiliated with First Assembly of God Church, where the Rev. Louie Montoya is pastor. MCA serves prekindergarten through high school. The school's pre-k program for 3- and 4-year-olds is certified by the Tennessee Department of Education.
After school care is available. The school has seven teachers and staff members and up to 50 students. The school has membership in the Association of Christian Schools International, the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools and the Accelerated Christian Education program.
The curriculum includes Biblical instruction, reading, spelling, English, Spanish, math, science, social studies, physical education, computer literacy, art and music. Students participate in daily classroom devotionals and special chapel services. Students enjoy educational field trips and those who wish to can participate in student competition and private voice and piano lessons. MCA also provides a fenced-in playground and a large gym.
1186 Fort Campbell Blvd. 648-4762.
St. Mary's Catholic School
The school is an educational ministry of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. It is a private co-educational school approved by the Diocese of Nashville for the purpose of providing a quality education based on the teachings and beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church.
Classes are offered for kindergarten through eighth grade.
The curriculum includes religion, reading, spelling, English, Spanish, math, science, art, music, social studies, computer technology and physical education.
1901 Madison St. 645-1865. www.stmaryscatholicschool.com.
Tabernacle Christian School
The school is affiliated with Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, and is part of the Association of Christian Schools International and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Tabernacle also has approval from NACCRRA National Association of Childcare Resource and Referral Agencies.
Classes are offered for prekindergarten through fifth grade. A combination of three curriculums are used — A Beka, Scott Foresman and Association of Christian Schools International.
In addition to its regular elementary education courses, the school offers physical education, technology and performing arts.
School hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with before- and after-school care available.
303 Market St. 552-9431. www.tabernaclechristianschooltn.org.
Unity Christian Academy
The school is part of the Association of Christian Schools International.
Classes are offered for prekindergarten through 12th grade. School hours are 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
A combination of three curricula are used — Accelerated Christian Education, A Beka and Bob Jones materials.
Extracurricular activities include cheerleading, volleyball, and basketball.
256 Uffelman Drive. 645-6003. www.unitychristianacademy.com
Wild Wood Academy
Wild Wood Academy is a homeschooling assistance and tutoring program that offers assistance to homeschool parents with a full-service school administration office from prekindergarten through 12th grade.
The school uses the Accelerated Christian Education curriculum, and is a Category IV school, registered as a non-public church-related school in Tennessee.
1254 Crossland Ave. 648-9667, 980-0731. www.wildwoodacademy.org.
— Jimmy Settle
