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Christian K-12 School in Birmingham, AL
Shades Mountain Christian School:
Shades Mountain Christian School is an independent Christian school located in Hoover, the largest suburb of Birmingham, Alabama. The school is a ministry of Shades Mountain Independent Church with an enrollment of approximately 470 students in Grades K4 through 12. Many students commute from Jefferson and Shelby counties. The school provides a strong academic program within the context of the biblical worldview. Students have the opportunity to explore and develop their talents in a variety of areas such as music, art, and athletics.
Christian Education for Students in Grades K4-12:
Elementary School Curriculum (Grades K3 - 6th):
The elementary school consists of grades K3 through 6th. The curriculum is primarily A Beka with additional supplemental materials. Bible, reading, spelling, grammar, math, science, and social studies are taught daily. In Kindergarten through 2nd grade there is a strong emphasis on phonics.
Middle School Curriculum (Grades 7 & 8):
Each year students are required to take Bible, English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Physical Education. The Middle School Bible courses are designed to focus on character development and increasing the student’s awareness of the relevancy of the Bible to their life. In 8th grade, students who are gifted in mathematics may take Algebra I (normally a 9th grade class) which places them on an advanced math track which they will continue on through the 12th grade. There are several criteria that must all be met for an 8th grader to take Algebra I (please contact the guidance office for more specific information). Science includes a zoo exploratory trip in the 7th grade and a Mission to Mars through the McWane Center during the 8th grade. The 7th grade social studies course is Geography and the 8th grade course is World History I.
High School Curriculum:
The following is the program of studies (all of which are from the Christian Worldview) for High School:
- Mathematics
- English
- Science
- Social Studies
- Foreign Language
- Bible
- Physical Education
- Health
- Fine Arts
- Computer
- Career Development
- Honors/AP
After School Program:
The After School Program (ASP) is available for students in K3 through 6th grade. This program includes supervised recreation, study, rest, reading, snack times, and other creative activities.
Address:
2290 Old Tyler Road, Hoover, Birmingham, Alabama , USA
Advent Episcopal School
Courses / Programs
The Advent Episcopal School is an independent, co-educational Christian school in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama offering an advanced-curriculum academic program for children in four-year-old kindergarten through 8th grade. We have an enrollment of 340 children with a curriculum that features foreign language, science, music, and computer at all levels. We also offer a before and after-school day care program.We believe that the mental development of a child cannot be isolated from his or her physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being. In a big, rapidly changing world, The Advent provides the stability of a wholesome, caring, small-school environment where each child can experience the total learning process - thinking, planning, and problem solving - in an atmosphere of enthusiasm.
Co-educational Programs for Children in Preschool through Grade 8:
- Kindergarten (4 & 5 year olds)
- Lower School (Grades 1 - 4)
- Upper School (Grades 5 - 8)
- Before & after-school day care program
- Kindergarten (4 & 5 year olds)
- Lower School (Grades 1 - 4)
- Upper School (Grades 5 - 8)
- Before & after-school day care program
University of Alabama Department of Computer Science, Summer Camps
Courses / Programs
This summer, the Department of Computer Science at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa will host a series of computer science camps for middle school and high school students. We welcome students from Alabama and throughout the United States, as well as international students from around the world.We provide a week-long day (commuter) camp for middle school students, and two-week camps for high school students with both day and overnight options available. Our fun and educational summer tech camps cover a range of computer science topics such as game programming and robotics.
Our tech camps are taught by a University of Alabama faculty member and three Ph.D. students who have extensive experience in teaching Computer Science in high school. One assistant also has a PhD in Education and is pursuing a second PhD in Computer Science.
A limited number of merit and financial-need tuition scholarships are available.
Computer Camp for Middle School Students:
Week-long day camp - Game Programming with Scratch; Robotics.
Computer Camps for High School Students:
Two-week computer camps with commuter and residential dorm options available.
- Introduction to Programming with Java
- Smartphone Programming (Android App Inventor) and Robotics
Camps begin at 9am and end at 3:30pm Monday to Friday. There will be an hour-long lunch break with planned social events for those staying in our dorms.
Week-long day camp - Game Programming with Scratch; Robotics.
Computer Camps for High School Students:
Two-week computer camps with commuter and residential dorm options available.
- Introduction to Programming with Java
- Smartphone Programming (Android App Inventor) and Robotics
Camps begin at 9am and end at 3:30pm Monday to Friday. There will be an hour-long lunch break with planned social events for those staying in our dorms.
Century 2000 Day Care Center
Courses / Programs
Century 2000 Day Care Center Inc is a family-owned and operated preschool and daycare center which is located in Montgomery, Alabama and extends service to Wetumpka, Prattville, and Troy. We accept children ages 3 weeks to 15 years old and offer part- time and full-time care with nutritious, hot meals served daily. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday 5:00 a.m. - midnight. We focus on providing parental guidance and nurturing the child in the absence of the parents. We are D.H.R.-licensed and maintain all child-staff ratios. Our staff is professional, well-trained, and CPR Certified. The children at Century 2000 Day Care Center Inc become well- rounded individuals learning daily. We use the A BEKA Curriculum.
Day-care programs for babies, toddlers and children ages 3 weeks to 15 years:
- Preschool
- Before-school and after-school child care
- Always keeping in tune with the needs of the individual children, we provide the children with exceptional care, stimulation, play, enrichment and the tools necessary to unfold and interact with their changing environment.
- Preschool
- Before-school and after-school child care
- Always keeping in tune with the needs of the individual children, we provide the children with exceptional care, stimulation, play, enrichment and the tools necessary to unfold and interact with their changing environment.
John Carroll Catholic High School
Courses / Programs
John Carroll Catholic High School is a private Catholic high school in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. We offer outstanding academic, spiritual, fine arts, library, guidance, sports, and extracurricular programs that offer students a complete high school experience and opportunities to develop into well-rounded young people who are ready to take the next steps into adulthood. Honors courses are designed to challenge gifted students to pursue their studies in greater depth. These courses require more independent study, research, analysis and critical thinking. Advanced courses are offered for those students whose placement exam and prior achievement qualify them for a rigorous college preparatory course of study.
Private High School Program for Grades 9-12:
Features & courses include:
- College preparatory education
- Honors courses
- Advanced placement courses
- Fine arts
- Athletics
Features & courses include:
- College preparatory education
- Honors courses
- Advanced placement courses
- Fine arts
- Athletics
Alabama Christian Academy
Courses / Programs
Alabama Christian Academy (ACA) is a private, coeducational, college preparatory school in Montgomery, in Montgomery County, Alabama. We are a Christian school affiliated with the churches of Christ. We offer pre-kindergarten through 12th grade programs. The teaching staff at ACA consists of 61 certified professionals, approximately 50% who hold post graduate degrees.Our mission is "To glorify God by providing a quality Christ-centered education which challenges students and teachers to maximize their potential so graduates are prepared to further their education while becoming productive Christian citizens."
The pre-kindergarten through 12th grades are located on the same campus at 4700 Wares Ferry Road.
Christian Education for Students in Pre-K through 12th Grade:
- Pre-kindergarten
- Elementary School (Grades K-5)
- Secondary School (Grades 6-12)
- College Preparatory Education
- Advanced Placement / Honors Courses
- Pre-kindergarten
- Elementary School (Grades K-5)
- Secondary School (Grades 6-12)
- College Preparatory Education
- Advanced Placement / Honors Courses
Jefferson Christian Academy
Courses / Programs
Located in the Birmingham AL metro area, Jefferson Christian Academy (JCA) is a private Christian school that provides quality education for K4 through to 12th grade. We also have an Early Childhood Learning Center for infants and preschoolers ages 6 weeks – 3 years. Our school is situated in Irondale and our students come from Jefferson County, Saint Clair County, Shelby County, and Blount County. Academically, Jefferson Christian Academy is college preparatory.
JCA is accredited by the SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) and the NCSA (National Christian School Association).
The teachers and staff at JCA are committed and loving Christians who believe in the mission of the school. With God's guidance, Jefferson Christian Academy will cultivate and maintain an environment where the student is nurtured and challenged to realize his/her potential in spiritual maturity, academic attainment, athletic achievement and social and emotional development.
- Early childhood learning center for infants & preschoolers ages 6 weeks-3 years
- Full-day kindergarten: K-4 and K-5
- Christian elementary, middle and high school
- Bible classes & chapel services
- Free before-school program
- Extracurricular programs include sports, drama, debate, photography & more...
- Full-day kindergarten: K-4 and K-5
- Christian elementary, middle and high school
- Bible classes & chapel services
- Free before-school program
- Extracurricular programs include sports, drama, debate, photography & more...