Upper School - Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy

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School Year Info

Email the Front Office: (Office Hours 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)

Upper 7-8 Upper 9-12
US 9-12 Front Desk: 247-9944 x302

Report Student Absence
Late Arrival • Early Dismissal • Absence • Extended Absence (target by 8:30 a.m.)
Students should contact teachers directly re: missing work.

End of Day Messages (Call by noon)
US 7-8: 247-9944 x269 US 9-12: 247-9944 x300

23-24 Babysitter Waiver: Get added to the list

23-24 Daily/Bell Schedule: Upper 7-8 Upper 9-12

23-24 Dance Information for Upper 9-12: Guest Permission Slip and Policy

23-24 Student and Family Handbook: Upper 7-12

Upper E Extended Absence Instructions

At least one (1) week before your planned absence of three (3) or more days, complete this process for each student:

Email notification to UpperElementary.4-6@chca-oh.org
Include name and grade of student
Include dates of absence with number of school days gone Include reason for absence

Note that Grade 5 and 6 homework and class assignments can be accessed through NetClassroom.

23-24 Student Parking Passes: Register Online (Senior registration deadlines: MSL lot - 07/21/23; Paint spot - 08/03-04/23)

Gr 12 Formal Senior Picture Info
Student Work Permit Procedure

Gr 12 Formal Senior Picture Info

Student Work Permit Procedure

Print Work Permit Pre-Application form (.pdf) - complete Applicant section, and have Employer complete their section including their EIN#.
Obtain physician approval using 1 of these ways:
- Have doctor complete the Physician's Certificate for Minor Work Permit (.pdf)
- Use Finalforms to confirm your physical on file with the Athletics Dept has not expired
Present completed forms and student's birth certificate or driver's license to the front desk in Miracle Commons; we will submit your application online and obtain your permit.

Allow 24-48 hours after Step 3 is completed to obtain the actual permit.

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Academic Assignments:

US 7-12 Math Summer Assignment
US 7-12 All Grades English Summer Reading
US 7 English Summer Reading
US 8 English Summer Reading
US 9 and new US 10-12 students: Create my.Innerview.org Account using your CHCA email. Visit the mySOS Homepage for help!
US 9-12 Library Card Assignment
US 12 College Application Essay - All seniors write a college essay. Although not required, we recommend that students work on it over the summer as a draft is likely due prior to Labor Day. Remember this a draft; we want your best attempt, but realize you will likely have many questions and need assistance when we return to school.
AP Chemistry Summer Assignment
AP English 11 Summer Writing
AP US History Summer Assignment (Reading Packet)

Gr 6-12 new Students Only: Welcome! You will receive your login credentials by the end of June. Look for Mr. Gilbert at the Kickoff events for help logging into Email and Canvas.

US 9-12 Independent Study Options: Computer -- Health

New to Band or Orchestra? Here's what you need to know to be ready

Save These Dates:

Kickoff/Picture Day/Orientation
- US 7-8 Kickoff - 08/09/23 - Details
- US 9 Freshman Orientation & Picture Day - 08/08/23 - 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. - Details
- US 9 Freshman Study Habits Workshop (optional, but recommended) - 08/08/23 - 2:00-3:00 p.m. - Register Here
- US 10-12 New Student Orientation - 08/09/23 - 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Details
- US 10-12 Kickoff & Picture Day - 08/09/23 - US 10-11: 1:00-2:30 p.m. • US 12 2:30-3:30 p.m. - Details
PK-Gr 12 Eagle Nation Kickoff 2023 - 08/11/23 - MSL Stadium & Gym - Details
- 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Food Trucks, Free Festival Games, Social Hour
- 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. Kickoff Event
- 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Gr 7-12 Fall Sports Parent Meetings
1st Day of School - 08/16/23 - US 7-8 Schedule US 9-12 Schedule
2nd Day of School - 08/17/23 (A Schedule Day) - US 7-8 Daily Schedule US 9-12 Daily Schedule

Meet the Teacher Night (parents only)
- US 7-8: 08/23/23 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
  - US 7-8 New-to-CHCA Parent Coffee 08/23/23 6:15-7:00 PM Founders' Campus: Mimi Ehlen Memorial Library
- US 9-12: 08/22/23 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
  - Optional US 9-12 Parents Mix and Mingle 08/22/23 6:00 p.m. Greenhouse/Teaching Kitchen

US 7-12 Convocation - 08/27/23 - 4:00-5:30 p.m. - Details
- All Gr 12: Pressed graduation gown, but no graduation cap or tassel
- Gentlemen: Dress shirt, tie, dress pants, and dress shoes
- Ladies: Dress or shirt and skirt/dress pants with dress shoes (no need to wear white)
- Required for seniors, optional for grades 7-11

School Supplies:

Supply Lists: Upper 7 Upper 8
US 9-12 students organize their class work however is best for them. A typical system is a binder per class, along with notebook paper and pens/pencils. Teachers will identify any other supplies on the first day of school.

Supplies for General School Use: (Bring to Orientation/Kickoff, dates/times above)

US 9: 3 packages of 3x5 lined index cards + 2 bulk packages of individually wrapped healthy snacks such as granola bars, raisins, pretzels, protein bars, goldfish, etc.
US 10: Minimum 2 boxes of tissues + 3 pads of post-it notes + 2 bottles hand sanitizer
US 11: Minimum 2 boxes of tissues + 2 packages of blue or black pens + 1 package of dry erase markers (regular-sized, not skinny)
US 12: Minimum 2 boxes of tissues + 2 packages of dry erase markers (regular-sized, not skinny) + 1 bottle hand sanitizer

Summer Hours: M-F 05/29/23-06/10/23 8:00 a.m. - noon; Offices reopens 08/01/23

Other times in June available by appointment: UPPER 7-8 UPPER 9-12

Volunteer Ideas: Summer 2023

23-24 Student Parking Passes: Register Online (Senior registration deadlines: MSL lot - 07/21/23; Paint spot - 08/03-04/23)

Household Update and Medical Forms:

Household Profile update forms, Directory Publication preferences, and access to Magnus Health (all medical forms and updates) are available for the 2023-2024 academic year in your Veracross Parent Portal or Veracross Incoming Parent Portal. These must completed by the 1st day of school.

2023-2024 Fall Pictures
US 12 Formal Senior Portrait Info

2023-2024 Fall Pictures

2023-2024 Fall Pictures:

Preorder Online

ELP Picture Day: 09/13/23 & 09/14/23
ELP Make-Up Day: 10/18/23 and 10/19/23
ELP Picture ID: EVTK7Q3JN

LE K-3 Picture Day: 09/06/23
LE K-3 >Make-Up Day: 10/18/23 & 10/19/23
KE K-3 Picture ID: EVTK7Q3JN

UE 4-6 Picture Day: 08/16/23
UE 4-6 Make-Up Day: 09/28/23
UE 4-6 Picture ID: EVT32FVRR

US 7-8 Kickoff & Picture Day: 08/09/23 A.M.
US 7-8 Make-Up Day: 10/03/23
US 7-8 Picture ID: EVT7ZJJ4G

US 9 Freshman Orientation & Picture Day: 08/08/23
US 10-12 Kickoff & Picture Day: 08/09/23 P.M.
US 12 Senior Pictures (See myUpper webpage for details)
US 9-12 Make-Up Day: 09/27/23
US 9-12 Picture ID: EVTNT68P4

AS Picture Day: 09/07/23
AS Make-Up Day: 10/17/23
AS Picture ID: EVTPRRGTF

US 12 Formal Senior Portrait Info

2023-2024 Fall Pictures:

Preorder Online

Campus Location and School Hours

Upper School Grades 7-8 located at
Founders’ Campus
11300 Snider Road
Cincinnati, OH 45249 (map)

Upper School Grades 9-12 located at
Martha S. Lindner Campus
11525 Snider Road
Cincinnati, OH 45249 (map)

Grades 7-8	8:00 a.m.* - 3:05 p.m. (*7:30 a.m. is the earliest students may arrive) There is no formal supervision at US 7-8 after 3:30 p.m. All students are expected to leave campus or be in a supervised school activity.
Grades 9-12	8:00 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. (Students may arrive as early at 7:15 a.m.)
Gr 7-12 Office Hours	7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Upper School girls in Upper School lobby

For I know the plans I have for you declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and to help you, plans to give you hope and a future.

- Jeremiah 29:11

CHCA Social Media

Upper School News

CHCA Seniors Commit to Collegiate Fine Arts

5/31/23

Ten CHCA seniors continue their talent in the arts in college

CHCA Announces 2023-2024 NJHS Inductees

5/21/23

39 grade 7 students inducted into NJHS

CHCA High School Beak Squad Wins Ohio State Robotics Championship

5/15/23

This marks the team’s 4th win as Ohio State Champions in the past 5 seasons!

CHCA Senior Commits to Collegiate Basketball

5/10/23

Talented CHCA basketball player signs intent to play at Mount St. Joseph University

Upper School @ Founders' and MSL Faculty & Staff

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Joyce Allan-Smith

Titles: Student Support Specialist

Departments: Student Support Services

Email:

Phone Numbers:
School: 513-247-9944 x255

Zachary Anderson

Titles: Director of Entrepreneurship Gr 4-8

Departments: Technology, General Curriculum, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability

Email:

Amy Aspenwall

Titles: Classroom Teacher

Departments: Science

Email:

Cherie Bailey

Titles: Classroom Teacher-Spanish

Departments: World Languages

Email:

Drew Baker

Titles: Assistant Principal

Departments: Social Studies, Program Administration

Email:

Michelle Barron

Titles: Classroom Teacher

Departments: English, English Language Arts

Email:

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Academic Assignments:

Save These Dates:

School Supplies:

Household Update and Medical Forms:

2023-2024 Fall Pictures

2023-2024 Fall Pictures:

US 12 Formal Senior Portrait Info

2023-2024 Fall Pictures:

Campus Location and School Hours

CHCA Social Media

Upper School News

Upper School @ Founders' and MSL Faculty & Staff

Joyce Allan-Smith

Zachary Anderson

Amy Aspenwall

Cherie Bailey

Drew Baker

Michelle Barron

Free CHCA Theatre Workshops this Fall