New Christian School: Respect For God, Others & Self
Christian Academy of the Bluegrass is one of the most recent additions to Lexington’s academic community.
In just its second year of operation, it is making a name for itself by providing quality education and individual attention in a family-like environment built on Biblical principles at an affordable price: a tall order for a small school.
“All CAB students are taught to strive for excellence in all things – academically, socially and spiritually,” Principal Jana Scott said.
“We teach from a mastery learning paradigm. Studies are logical and sequential, and students do not move on until they have mastered the level they are working on.
“We offer a personalized approach that maximizes each child’s unique potential within an environment of respect for God, oneself and others.”
As a component of CAB’s emphasis on respect, all students follow a dress code.
They earn points for good behavior, and enjoy rewards for their achievements.
Occasional field trips provide unique learning experiences, and regular group discussions make the CAB day special.
CAB was founded by members of the North Lexington Church of Christ, and currently operates in the Parkside Drive building the church outgrew but still owns.
The 10-member Board of Directors, led by its president, Donia Simmons, actively supports the school by volunteering themselves, sending their own children, and even maintaining the building – in addition to the strategic planning that is part of providing a solid educational experience.
This year, CAB has an enrollment of just 12 students, from grades three through nine.
“We doubled enrollment this year and would like to double again or even triple for 2018-19,” Scott said.
The school hopes to include grades K-12, offering classes in all the basic subjects such as math, English, history and science, but also including specialties such as art, typing, sewing, P.E., and even sign language.
At CAB, Bible is considered a core subject area and students participate in a daily chapel program as well.
“We like the Bible study,” says Patsy Peters, whose granddaughter is in the ninth grade at CAB.
“Ms. Scott works with Kimmie one-on-one and she is progressing really well.”
In addition to her administrative duties as principal, Scott, a University of Kentucky graduate, also teaches classes and leads a staff of eight part-time teachers and three teachers’ aids.
“We are very blessed to have committed Christian teachers and aids who believe in preparing our children to have a positive impact on the challenging world we live in,” Scott said.
“I’ve never before had the pleasure of working with such a dedicated team.”
Everyone affiliated with CAB believes its future is in God’s hands.
“We know that God will guide us,” Board member Tammy Lewis said. “Starting a school was a difficult and expensive venture, but every time we thought of postponing the project, God provided a way.”
“For all our prayers, God answered.”