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 Volunteer Front Desk: 247-9944 x302

Attendance Line(Call 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 x803 US 9-12: 247-9944 x802	US 7-8: 247-9944 x269 US 9-12: 247-9944 x300

21-22 Babysitter Waiver: Get added to the list

21-22 Daily/Bell Schedule: Upper 7-8 Upper 9-12

21-22 Dance Information for Upper 9-12: Guest Permission Slip and Policy ---- *Dress Code

21-22 Extended Absence: Upper 7-12

21-22 *Open Campus Privilege Agreement: Upper 12 only

21-22 Student and Family Handbook: Upper 7-12

21-22 Student Parking Passes: Register Online(Senior registration deadlines: MSL lot - 07/16/21; Paint spot - 08/03-04/21)
*Only needed if you were unable to complete them online during Info Update.

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.

Gr 12 Formal Senior Picture Info
Student Work Permit Procedure

Gr 12 Formal Senior Picture Info

Seniors schedule an appointment at Prestige Studios for your senior portrait that will appear in the yearbook and composite class photo; additional poses and options available. Email questions to the Upper School 9-12 office. Complete portraits by 03/18/22 to be included in the yearbook.

Schedule formal Senior portrait

Location: Prestige Studio 11815 Highway Dr #200, Cincinnati,OH 45241 (map) 513-346-3800

Session Types: Prints available separately - View more info in the Prestige Studios Presentation.

Ultimate $50 – Poses: Up to 32, Outfits: 4, Backgrounds: 7-8, Time: Allow 2 hours
Deluxe $40 - Poses: Up to 30, Outfits: 3, Backgrounds: 5-6, Time: Allow 1.5 hours
Standard $30 - Poses: Up to 20, Outfits: 2, Backgrounds: 4, Time: Allow 1 hour
Basic $20 (Yearbook only) - Poses: Up to 10, Outfits: 1 (yearbook dress code), Backgrounds: 1, Time: Allow 15 min

Yearbook Dress Code:

Gentlemen: a dark suit jacket, white dress shirt and a dark tie
Ladies: wear or bring a tank top or short sleeve shirt as Prestige provides a formal black draping so all the pictures are uniform.

Student Work Permit Procedure

Print Work Permit Pre-Application form (.pdf) - Student, parents, & employer must sign
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 a copy of student's birth certificate or driver's license to front desk in Miracle Commons and we will submit your permit online

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

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Academic Assignments:

Gr 7-12 Math Summer Assignment
Gr 7-12 English Summer Reading
Gr 8 English Summer Reading
Gr 8 Latin Summer Assignment
Gr 9 and new Gr 10-12 students: Create my.Innerview.org Account using your CHCA email. The Innerview Getting Started Guide can help!
Gr 9-12 Library Card Assignment
Gr 12 College Application Essay - See email from your college counselor
AP Chemistry Summer Assignment
AP English 11 Summer Writing
AP Studio Art Summer Assignment - Email instructor Tim.Hildebrand@chca-oh.org if you have not received assignment by 07/15/21
AP US Government Summer Assignment
AP US History Summer Assignment (Reading Packet)
Christian Thought and Spirituality - Purchase Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
Gr 6-12 new students only: Welcome! In early August, students receive technology details including login instructions. Best to login to Canvas and email before back to school orientation events to confirm all is well before school starts.

Gr 7 Spanish Bridge Class: Are you concerned your child will lose Spanish skills/learning before taking Spanish again in Gr 8? Email Holly.Metzger@chca-oh.org if your student is interested in a non-graded, non-fee class during SDL in 2021-2022

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

Save These Dates:

Kickoff/Picture Day/Orientation
- Gr 7-8 - 08/11/21 - Details
- Gr 9 - 08/10/21 - 8:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. - Details
- Gr 9 Study Skills Workshop (optional, but recommended) - 08/10/21- 2:30-3:30 p.m. RSVP Today
- Gr 10-12 - 08/11/21 - 1:00-3:30 p.m. - Details
Athletics Kickoff 2021- 08/12/21 - 4:45-10:00 p.m. - MSL Campus - Details
1st Day of School - 08/18/21 - Details
2nd Day of School - 08/19/21 - A Schedule Day (Tip: A/B Day schedules are now on the myCHCA Apps!)
Gr 7-12 Convocation - 08/29/21 - 4:00-5:30 p.m. - Details
- Ladies: Dress, skirt/shirt, or dress pants/shirt with dress shoes (no need to wear white) + pressed purple gown for Gr 12
- Gentlemen: Dress shirt, tie, dress pants, and dress shoes + pressed purple gown for Gr 12

Meet the Teacher Night (parents only)
- Gr 7-8: 08/25/21 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- Gr 9-12: 08/24/21 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Summer Hours: M-F 06/01/21-06/18/21 8:00 a.m. - noon; Offices reopens 08/02/21

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

Volunteer Ideas: Summer 2021

Student Parking Passes: Register Online(Senior registration deadlines: MSL lot - 07/16/21; Paint spot - 07/30/21)

School Supplies:

Lists: Upper 7 - Upper 8 (and see below)

Upper 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: (If you have trouble finding an item on your student’s supply list, simply substitute with an item from another list or additional items from your student’s list.)

Gr 7: 1 package of dry erase markers + 3 pads of post-it notes + 1 bottle of hand sanitizer
Gr 8: 1 package of blue or black pens + 1 package of 3x5 index cards + 1 bottle of hand sanitizer
Gr 9: Minimum 2 boxes of tissues + 1 package of dry erase markers + 3 containers Lysol disinfecting wipes + 1 bulk package of individually wrapped healthy snacks, such as granola bars, raisins, pretzels, protein bars, goldfish, etc.
Gr 10: Minimum 2 boxes of tissues + 3 pads of post-it notes + 3 containers Lysol disinfecting wipes + 3 packages 3x5 lined index cards
Gr 11: Minimum 2 boxes of tissues + 2 packages of blue, black or red pens + 3 containers Lysol disinfecting wipes + 1 bottle hand sanitizer
Gr 12: Minimum 2 boxes of tissues + 1 roll of paper towels + 2 packages of #2 pencils + 2 containers Lysol disinfecting wipes

Info Update and Medical Forms:

Respond to the secure, personalized link emailed from CHCA Registar with the subject “Your CHCA 21-22 Update and Authorization for Emergency Response Link”. Your response in our online portal creates the form delivered to your child’s nurse. (Invitations sent weekly during June and July for newly enrolling students. After 08/01/21, your Admissions Counselor or Nurse will provide a paper copy to complete and return.) All responses due 08/10/21.
Consult the Medical and Other Forms webpage for any required print and return medical forms.

Gr 12 Formal Senior Picture Info
2021-2022 Fall Pictures

Gr 12 Formal Senior Picture Info

Schedule formal Senior portrait

Location: Prestige Studio 11815 Highway Dr #200, Cincinnati,OH 45241 (map) 513-346-3800

Session Types: Prints available separately - View more info in the Prestige Studios Presentation.

Ultimate $50 – Poses: Up to 32, Outfits: 4, Backgrounds: 7-8, Time: Allow 2 hours
Deluxe $40 - Poses: Up to 30, Outfits: 3, Backgrounds: 5-6, Time: Allow 1.5 hours
Standard $30 - Poses: Up to 20, Outfits: 2, Backgrounds: 4, Time: Allow 1 hour
Basic $20 (Yearbook only) - Poses: Up to 10, Outfits: 1 (yearbook dress code), Backgrounds: 1, Time: Allow 15 min

Yearbook Dress Code:

Gentlemen: a dark suit jacket, white dress shirt and a dark tie
Ladies: wear or bring a tank top or short sleeve shirt as Prestige provides a formal black draping so all the pictures are uniform.

2021-2022 Fall Pictures

2021-2022 Fall Pictures:

Preorder Online

ELP Fall Picture Day: 09/02/21 & 09/08/21
ELP Fall Picture Make-Up Day: 10/14/21
ELP Picture ID: EVTC9KHVQ

LE K-3 Fall Picture Day: 09/02/21
LE K-3 Fall Picture Make-Up Day: 10/14/21
KE K-3 Picture ID: EVTC9KHVQ

UE 4-6 Fall Picture Day: 08/18/21
UE 4-6 Fall Picture Make-Up Day: 10/04/21
UE 4-6 Picture ID: EVTPQVJBJ

US 7-8 Kickoff & Fall Picture Day: 08/11/21 A.M.
US 7-8 Fall Picture Make-Up Day: 09/28/21
US 7-8 Picture ID: EVTTNVPRC

US 9 Freshman Orientation & Fall Picture Day: 08/10/21
US 10-12 Kickoff & Picture Day: 08/11/21 P.M.
US 12 Senior Pictures (See myUpper webpage for details)
US 9-12 Fall Picture Make-Up Day: 09/29/21
US 9-12 Picture ID: EVTGJKR2J

AS Fall Picture Day: 09/08/21
AS Fall Picture Make-Up Day: 10/20/21
AS Picture ID: EVTWBXXKQ

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)
Grades 9-12	8:00 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
Gr 7-12 Office Hours	7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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 Upper School Partners with Cincinnati Anxiety Center

12/15/21

CHCA provides on-campus mental health services for grades 9-12

CHCA's Theatre Director Celebrates 50 Shows

12/7/21

CHCA community celebrates milestone for beloved director

CHCA's Theatre Department Presents "It's a Wonderful Life"

12/1/21

CHCA students perform classic Christmas story on stage

Reverence Is Not Lost On Gr 9-12 Student Photographers

11/2/21

History, Art and faith intersect for Gr 9-12 students at Spring Grove Cemetery.

Upper School Faculty & Staff

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Joyce Allan-Smith

Titles: Student Support Specialist

Departments: Student Support Services

Email:

Phone Numbers:
School: (513) 247-9944 ext. 255

Amy Aspenwall

Titles: Classroom Teacher

Departments: Science

Email:

Cherie Bailey

Titles: Classroom Teacher-Spanish

Departments: World Languages

Email:

Drew Baker

Titles: Classroom Teacher

Departments: Social Studies

Email:

Michelle Barron

Titles: Classroom Teacher

Departments: English

Email:

Cody Bishop

Titles: Classroom Teacher

Departments: Science

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Drew Baker

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