CHCA Blog

Opportunities to perform a myriad of live performances chosen by the performers themselves are few and almost non-existent. An opportunity to view collections of artworks in all mediums and grade levels while watching actual professionals create art at the same time is really unheard of.

Unless you have ArtBeat, which thankfully, we do. 

I firmly believe that each of us were created to change the world. My fourth graders are currently learning how to write an informational essay. They each chose a person to study. Their ultimate goal is to discover how God changed the world through their person, whether the person knew it was happening or not. In turn, they ponder how God is changing the world through them. God is busy writing a story through our lives whether we see it or not. He most often works through our little moments, and sometimes through the big ones. Read on to learn more about this project. Why are we living if it's not for a purpose bigger than us?

I think most institutions underestimate the power and importance of their alumni. As a school committed to helping students discover and cultivate their unique gifts and talents to prepare them for a holy vocation in the world, I believe there is value in continuing and cultivating the relationship after graduation.  Here's why...

The Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Program at CHCA teaches real-world problem-solving skills and develops leadership potential. The program is an innovative approach to showing students what it takes to set up a business with no shortage of risks and rewards, it keeps students in tandem with a fast changing society.

Our students gain knowledge, accumulate experiences, build powerful community with their classmates and teachers, and serve others as they demonstrate the light of Christ in the world.  The message of the Gospel is that all the world is God’s, and we are called to go and to engage His world. As a school, we strive to inspire students to be lifelong learners. And as a Christian school, we strive to inspire students to continue learning by engaging in God’s world and follow that Divine call. Intersession creates those opportunities for our students to begin the journey to follow the call.

Book reading is in a decline but is a valuable resource for becoming a life-long learner. Dr. Nicholas discusses the value books have had in his life and the importance for students to read widely and with depth.