Welcome! - CS Lewis Academy

Welcome!
Thank you for your interest in C.S. Lewis Academy. CSLA, founded on Christian
precepts, offers a superior educational experience in both academics and biblical
principles. Our motto, “Preparing Students for Life,” reflects our unwavering belief that
it is through the nurturing and development of the whole person that life’s great leaders
of integrity and intellect are born.
The curriculum at C.S. Lewis Academy is designed specifically to that end and offers
students a well-rounded learning environment. In addition to a strong core
curriculum, we focus on what we refer to as the “4 C’s” of education – Christian,
contextual, career, and character.
C.S. Lewis Academy is accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission and has
earned national awards for several of our programs. Whether our students are serving
in the local soup kitchen, going to the state championships in athletics or qualifying as
a National Merit Scholarship finalist, they consistently demonstrate personal excellence
and take pride in themselves and their peers.
We are excited to share C.S. Lewis Academy with you and look forward to meeting with
you personally to discuss how we can work together to help your student achieve his or
her educational goals.
In His Service,
Mike McConaughey
Lead Administrator
Who We Are
C.S. Lewis Academy
Preparing Students For Life
C.S. Lewis Community School was founded in 1985, and then renamed C.S. Lewis
Academy in 2002 after merging with a private high school, Chehalem Valley Academy.
In 2013, Open Bible Christian School merged with us and we are excited about our
growth and the opportunities that come with it. Our commitment to excellence in
every dimension of a student’s education has positioned us as one of the most
recognized, longest standing private institutions in Yamhill County. As a member of
the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), our operational guidelines provide
measurable standards to ensure the highest quality and most beneficial environment
for its student body.
Our Community:
Although the majority of CSLA students come from Yamhill County (namely Newberg,
where it is located), it draws students from neighboring communities, including
Dundee, Sherwood, Hillsboro, McMinnville, Lafayette, St. Paul, Donald, Beaverton,
Tigard, Gaston, and Portland.
Our Mission Statement:
CSLA is committed to providing an education that is challenging and responsive to
individual needs; preparing students for life in a safe, nurturing environment that
fosters character development and spiritual growth based on biblical truth.
Our Belief:
CSLA is founded upon and functions on the fundamental principles of the Word of
God. While these principles are infused in our school and instruction, we also believe in
fostering a climate where spiritual seeking and questioning is welcomed, and where all
can experience a loving environment regardless of where an individual is in their
spiritual understanding or beliefs.
Winner of Exemplary School Program awarded by Association of Christian Schools International
Recognized as a National Promising Practice in Character Education by the Character Education Partnership
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C.S. Lewis Academy
Spiritual Life
Preparing Students For Life
Our philosophy is based on a God-centered view that all truth is God’s truth. Our aim
socially is to provide a worldview from which will come a balanced personality and
proper understanding and acceptance of a person’s role in life at home, work, play, and
worship, all grounded in the Christian concept of love and truth.
Our goal is to impact students spiritually, mentally, intellectually, physically, socially,
and emotionally. Our purpose is not for reformation, but for raising up young men and
women to Godly service, to train them in Biblical principles, responsibility, proper
behavior, and citizenship, in order that they may grow to be strong Christian leaders in
the future. This is achieved through Christ-centered teachers integrating God’s Word
with a high quality academic program and by providing students the opportunity to
develop their spiritual gifts and ministry skills.
We teach our students about Christ through:
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Weekly chapel services led by teachers, students, and guest leaders
Daily prayer in the classrooms
Bible classes and integration of biblical tenants within classroom instruction
Community service projects and drives
Student chaplain program in the 6th – 12th grade
Optional mission trips to foreign countries
Daily interaction with our dedicated faculty and staff whose love of Christ is
reflected in all they do and teach
“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but
because by it I see everything else.” - C.S. Lewis
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Academics
C.S. Lewis Academy
Preparing Students For Life
PreK - 5th Grade
At the elementary level, our faculty provides students with a safe, nurturing
environment ideal to meet the tremendous need for discovery and the quest for
answers during this period. These critical years help pave the way for future successes
as the fundamentals of all disciplines are presented and explored. As students begin to
integrate solid moral and character concepts into their awareness, they learn to respect
and value those around them and work in positive, affirming ways with others.
Gently guided by our highly skilled faculty, students explore their world both in and out
of the classroom. Corn snakes, bearded dragons, baby chicks and other animals are
residents of our large, colorful and well-equipped grade school classrooms. Field trips
and outings are used to celebrate the wonder of our world and provide additional
contextual learning experiences, and enrichment classes in science, music, art,
computer, and physical education supplement core studies.
6th – 8th Grade
Change and growth are the hallmarks of our middle school students. The unique
characteristics of this age group are given special attention by our middle school
faculty. Students at this age develop greater self-awareness and confront a wider range
of choices, and our goal is to help our students navigate successfully through this
transition into young adulthood, as well as recognize the value and worth of all
individuals.
Our middle school students raise butterflies and visit the universe via the Star Lab.
They participate in Outdoor School, a three-day camp designed to build a strong sense
of community and teamwork within the three grade levels while celebrating creation
and exploring science with hands-on activities. The students also have the opportunity
every other year to participate in a guided educational trip to Washington D.C., and
they also join our high school in collecting food from the community for the local food
bank.
In middle school, students have a choice of electives each quarter. Although class
offerings vary from year to year, some examples of electives are:
Lego Robotics ● Construction ● Art ● Choir and Drama ● Band
Green Team ● Law and Criminal Justice ● The Stock Market
Our middle school students also participate in a three-year rotation of special research
projects. Over the course of their middle school experience, they will have participated
in Science Fair, Career Day, and Night of the Notables, a fun and educational look at
influential persons from history.
9th – 12th Grades continued on reverse
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9th – 12th Grade
During grades nine through twelve, we continue to build on our sense of community and care for each
other, as well as the larger world around us. Students begin to prepare in more concrete ways for their
future, studying world literature and history, mathematics, upper division sciences, and languages. They
will prepare college and scholarship applications and essays, create resumes and participate in interviews
and internships, as well as have opportunities to explore personal interests and talents through our
electives and extra-curricular activities. Qualities of biblically-based leadership, moral integrity and
reason are modeled and instilled by our faculty to equip our students for academic and life-long success.
High school begins each year with a three day camp, which is designed to help students build positive
relationships with their peers and the faculty through teamwork and fun activities. Throughout the year,
we balance our rigorous academics with activities that further build on that connection, creating events
that all can participate in and that help build memories that last a lifetime. All of our high school
students also participate in SCOP, our award-winning community outreach program where the students
help the community in a variety of ways such as yard work for seniors, collecting food for the local food
pantry or helping build a new park.
Students will also have the opportunity to participate in travel, including the Shakespeare Festival in
Ashland, international mission trips, or Europe through our Literature program.
Graduation Requirements:
Twenty-eight units in the following major subjects are required:
Bible
Language Arts
Social Studies
Health
Foreign Language
CSLA Seminars
3.0 credits
4.0 credits
4.5 credits
1.0 credits
2.0 credits
2.0 credits
Math
Science
Economics
P.E.
Electives
3.0 credits
2.0 credits
0.5 credits
1.0 credits
5.0 credits
Academic honors status is awarded to students with an overall GPA of 3.5 and above. Thespian Honors
status is awarded to students with 60 Thespian points as outlined by the International Thespian Society.
Honors instruction is offered in Ancient Literature, Western Civilization I, European Literature/Western
Civilization II, and American Literature classes. We also offer Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and Physics.
Students have a choice of electives each semester. Although class offerings vary from year to year, some
examples of electives are:
Robotics ● Tech Theatre ● Ecology ● Journalism and Yearbook ● Family and Consumer Science
Modern Dance ● Psychology ● Performance Music ● Creative Writing ● Missions ● Drama
Activities and Athletics
C.S. Lewis Academy
Preparing Students For Life
As a reflection of our dedication to fostering a well-rounded educational experience, C.S. Lewis
Academy offers students many choices in extracurricular activities and athletic teams. The
following are a just a few of the activities students can participate in.
Grade School
• Band and Choir
• Spelling and Geography Bees
• Field Trips
Middle School
• Student Government
• Band and Choir
• Art, Music, and Theatre Productions
• Robotics
• Student Chaplain Program
• Spelling and Geography Bees, and Pentagames
High School
• Student Government
• Theatre Productions
• Art and Dance
• Robotics
• Student Mentor and Chaplain Programs
• International Travel
Recent Awards
• Lego Robotics Rookie Award at the State Competition 2012, First Place Project
Presentation Award at State Competition 2013
• Student First Place Award in District and State Patriot’s Pen Competition 2011
• Our PreK-8th Grade Campus became Oregon Green School Certified in recognition of
outstanding efforts in waste reduction and resource conservation 2012
• CSLA student 7th Grade First Place Award Regional Pentagames 2012
• Student First Place Youth Poetry for the Arts Alliance of Yamhill County 2012
• CSLA students took all three awards at the district wide Martin Luther King Poetry
Contest 2013
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Community Outreach
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Middle School Student Council-sponsored food, toy and clothing drives
Grade School and Middle School entertainment for local retirement communities
High School participation in yard work for seniors, projects for local parks, Medical Teams
International, Habitat for Humanity, Newberg Library, local churches and other service
organizations
School-wide participation in Operation Christmas Child (supplies for third world children)
Student assistance in local soup kitchen and food drives for food bank
Student art and music performances in community venues
CSLA Athletics
Grade School
● Basketball
Middle School
● Basketball ● Volleyball ● Soccer ● Track and Field
High School
● Varsity and JV Basketball ● Varsity Soccer ● Varsity and JV Volleyball
● Varsity and JV Golf ● Track and Field
Recent Awards and Honors
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Boys Varsity Basketball: team competed in League and State Playoffs 2012
Coed Soccer: 1st place finish (all levels 1A-6A) Dairy Farmers of Oregon-Academic All State-3.97
GPA 2012
Girls Basketball: Dairy Farmers of Oregon, Academic All-State 10th place, 3.68 Team GPA 2012
Boys and Girls Track: team competed at District and State. State results: 1st in Boys 400m, 3rd in
Boys 200m, 3rd in triple jump, 4th in high jump, 5th in Boys 400m relay, 6th long jump. High school
student invited to participate at the Oregon Relays event at Hayward Field, University of Oregon.
Middle School student 2oth in US in 100m Hurdles 2012.
CSLA Student Gold Medals Equestrian In-Hand Trail & Team Penning, Silver Medal Drill Team
Regionals 2012
CSLA Student 1st Place Air Rifle and 1st Place Small Bore Oregon State Championship, Silver in
Junior Olympics.
Our Community
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Middle School
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Financial Information
C.S. Lewis Academy
Preparing Students For Life
2015-2016 School Year
Tuition
Pre-Kindergarten and PMK Enrichment
Pre-Kindergarten (4 yr-olds)
3 days/wk
PM K enrichment
2 days/wk
PM K enrichment
3 days/wk
PM K enrichment
5 days/wk
$1,680
$1,580
$2,020
$2,840
Kindergarten half-day (AM)
$2,940
All Day Kindergarten and Grades 1- 5
$5,740
Middle School Grades 6-8
$6,710
High School Grades 9-12
$7,250
*Multiple child discounts given for Kindergarten through 12
finance office at 503-538-6458.
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grade. For more information, please contact our
Fees
A non-refundable application fee of $75.00 per student is due at time of application submission. This fee
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is waived for returning families who register before the re-enrollment deadline of March 31 .
A non-refundable registration fee is due upon registration. This annual fee is per student and must be
paid to reserve the child’s place for the coming school year.
PK, PMK Enrichment
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K-8
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9-12
$100
$175
$250
For more information on tuition and fees for international students, before/after school care, and athletic
fees, please contact the finance office at 503-538-6458.
Financial Aid (K-12 tuition only)
A limited amount of need-based financial aid is available for each school year. Applications are made
online through an independent agency that does the need assessment for the school. Information is
available through the finance office and school website.
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Application
C.S. Lewis Academy
Preparing Students For Life
Thank you for your interest in C.S. Lewis Academy. We welcome your questions and encourage you to visit our campuses to experience the C.S. Lewis Academy difference. In grades K-­‐3 we can accommodate parent visits during the school day for 30 minute observations. Student visits take place after the school day is over, enabling them to see the room and meet and visit with the teacher. We encourage students entering grades 4-­‐12 to consider visiting a classroom for part of a day. All visits must be prearranged with the office. Elementary School Campus 609 Wynooski Street Newberg, OR 97132 Office: 503-­‐538-­‐2242 Fax: 503-­‐538-­‐7813 Principal: Roy McConaughey Middle & High School Campus 1605 N. College Street Newberg, OR 97132 Office: 503-­‐538-­‐0114 Fax: 503-­‐538-­‐4113 Middle School Principal: Vince Swagerty High School Principal: Mike McConaughey Application Instructions Go to our website (www.cslewisacademy.com) to complete and submit the application form, application fee, student’s current transcript and records request form. Follow the instructions provided in the CSLA online application process to provide recommendation forms (2nd – 12th grade only) to student’s current principal or school counselor, a teacher, and local, non-­‐family member of the community. These need to be returned to the school before the interview. If not a traditional student, other arrangements can be made. These forms should be electronically submitted directly to the school from the referring person. Attend an interview with the CSLA campus principal (parents and student). This is your opportunity to get to know our school better and a chance to ask questions. It is also our opportunity to become more acquainted with the prospective student and family. Students may be asked to take the MAP Survey Test as well as provide medical and/or psychological history. If the student is accepted for enrollment, families will complete and submit the following: ! Family Information Form ! Financial Agreement Form ! Renweb Form ! Student Transportation Record ! CSLA Computer and Internet Usage Agreement/Policies (3rd – 12th grade only) ! High School Student Contract (if applicable) ! Middle School Student Contract (if applicable) C.S. Lewis Academy is committed to a policy of non-­‐discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, or scholarship, athletic, and other school-­‐administered programs. CSLA reserves the right to select students on the basis of academic performance, religious commitment, and personal qualifications including willingness to cooperate with the school administration and abide by its policies. www.cslewisacademy.com
C.S. Lewis Academy graduates have been accepted by these and other colleges:
American Musical and Dramatic Academy
Art Institute of Portland
Azusa Pacific
Biola University
Bodenseehof Bible School (Germany)
Calvary Chapel Bible College
Capernwray Bible College (England)
Chemeketa Community College
Concordia University
Corban College
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
George Fox University
Gonzaga University
Grand Canyon University
Houghton University
Kettering University
LeTourneau University
Linfield College
Marquette
Masters College
Mount Hood Community College
Northern Arizona University
Northwest College of Art
Northwest Nazarene University
Oregon State University
Pacific Lutheran University
Pacific University
Portland Community College
Portland State University
Savannah College of Art and Design
Seattle Pacific University
Simpson University
Tabor College
Trinity Western University
University of Hawai'i
University of Oregon
University of St. Thomas
Western Oregon University
Whitworth
Willamette University