CHCA First Year Experience
Welcome to CHCA!
You’re enrolled—now what? You’ve come to the right place. From information on upcoming events and important tasks to school resources and more, we’re here to help you navigate your first year at CHCA.
Grade Specific Important Dates
Important All School Events
February 12, 2025: Special Speaker Series: James K.A. Smith
Award-winning author and professor James K.A. Smith is coming to CHCA! Join us for an engaging night of learning and dialogue as Smith shares his thoughts on the way Christian practices form students to desire God, liturgies of the home, and what God wants for the world. This event is free and open to the public!
March 1, 2025: Celebration: Back to the ’80s
Join us for an epic night of big hair and bigger impact as we come together to honor CHCA’s legacy and further the mission of our vibrant community during this totally tubular evening of dining, bidding, dancing, and so much more.
April 12, 2025: ArtBeat
Featuring musical, theatrical, and dance performances; more than 1,400 works of art on display; hands-on-art tables; professional and student artist demonstrations; delicious lunch and snacks; baked goods; and more, ArtBeat—our annual day-long arts festival—celebrates students at every campus, from preschool through grade 12.
April 24-25, 2025: 30 Hours of Gratitude & Giving
30 Hours is an event every spring that rallies our community together in prayer and financial support of our mission: to prepare students for success and a life of Kingdom impact. For 30 continuous hours—from noon on Thursday to 6:00 p.m. on Friday—we highlight how gifts have transformed our school and call on everyone to give what they can so CHCA can continue to fuel passions and transform students for years to come.
Community Events
February 13-14, 2025: No School – Faculty In-Service Days
February 17, 2025: No School – President’s Day
February 19, 2025: “Off the Cuff” Improv Show
February 21-22, 2025: AP Drawn Gallery Show
March 1, 2025: Celebration: Back to the ’80s
March 4, 2025: PTF Meeting
March 10, 2025: No School – Faculty In-Service Day
March 14-16, 2025: US 9-12 Musical “Anastasia”
March 18, 2025: PTF Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day
March 24-28, 2025: No School – Spring Break
April 3, 2025: Campus Visit Day
March 14-17, 2025: Spiritual Life Emphasis Week
March 18-21, 2025: No School – Easter Break
April 26, 2025: US 9-12 “Academy Night Live”
May 19, 2025: Semi-Annual CHCA Association Business Meeting with Board of Trustees
May 26, 2025: No School – Memorial Day
May 30, 2025: Last Day of School
June 1, 2025: Graduation
Uniforms, Swag, and More
Uniforms and Eagle Clothing Swap (Uniform Exchange)
New CHCA uniforms may be purchased at Lands’ End either online or in person at the Rookwood Commons location. Through Eagle Clothing Swap, families can donate outgrown uniforms and pick up gently used ones for free.
Eagle Store
Show your CHCA pride with some Eagle gear! Located in the lobby of Lindner Theater (at MSL), the Eagle Store is stocked with t-shirts, joggers, hats, and more for the whole family. Shop online anytime or visit the store in person.
SCRIP Shop (School Cost Reduction Incentive Program)
CHCA's SCRIP (School Cost Reduction Incentive Program) Shop gives you the opportunity to easily purchase gift cards to your favorite places and save money toward your tuition. In partnership with RaiseRight, a fundraising platform, we purchase gift cards that earn a 1.5%–17% rebate, sell them to our community for face value, and split the profits with you. Purchase gift cards in person at the SCRIP Shop (located in EBL) or buy online anytime.
Online Platforms
myCHCA
myCHCA is your one-stop shop for all-things CHCA. Here you’ll find information specific to your student’s school, including bell schedules, lunch information, and forms for reporting absences. You’ll also find links to each of your CHCA portals.
Veracross Parent Portal
Veracross Parent Portal is a student information system where you can access and update your student’s information. This includes attendance and grade records, medical information, household updates, and more. For more information on Veracross, view the Veracross page on myCHCA.
UltraCamp
UltraCamp is an online registration platform for school events and programs. If an event or program requires registration—such as summer camps, dances, Intersession, clubs, etc.—you will be directed to UltraCamp to officially enroll your student.
Canvas
Canvas Learning Management System is the primary tool our Grades 4–12 teachers use to post course content and ongoing grade progress. You can use Canvas to:
- View your student’s course dashboard, upcoming assignments, and calendar
- See regular grade progress and electronic feedback on assignments
- Set notification preferences to receive alerts and progress reports
Get Involved
Students aren’t the only ones who experience more at CHCA! Below are just a few of the opportunities available for parents to get involved.
Volunteer
Share your time and talents with the CHCA community by volunteering. No matter your passion—athletics, fine arts, fundraising, events—there is a spot for you to serve and be served as a volunteer. Volunteer opportunities will be announced throughout the year. Contact your area of interest for more information.
Business Owner’s Round Table
Own a business? Join our Business Owner’s Round Table, a monthly meeting of parent and alumni business owners. Network, learn, and problem solve with others who have been through it all.
TriloGy
TriloGy is a community of CHCA women who gather to study God’s word and do life together. Multiple groups are available to fit your schedule.
Prayer Groups
Join a parent prayer group and cover your student’s school in prayer. Groups are available at each campus.
CHCA Glossary
Our lingo keeps our community connected. Here’s a list of terms you’ll hear around campus.