CDA Plans Dallas School Start for 2006

In response to numerous requests from Christian parents living in Dallas, Coram Deo Academy announces its intent to open a satellite campus in the City of Dallas in 2006. This school start is contingent upon locating a suitable facility, raising the necessary funds for start up and the favor of Divine Providence.
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CDA Submits Application with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

This week, Coram Deo Academy made the first formal step in seeking accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). With our application enroute, SACS representatives will soon evaluate our candidacy and schedule a one-day visit to our school. This meeting will allow the administrative staff to pose detailed questions about the accreditation process to the peer review professionals. We look forward to this opportunity for qualitative development at our school and ask you to pray for its success.
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Faculty and Staff Triumph over Varsity Boys

The Faculty and Staff successfully defended the Coram Deo Cup by defeating the boy's Varsity team by a score of 60-54. Those in attendance witnessed an entertaining and hard fought game. Congratulations to Kevin Minich and Grant Crozier for their outstanding performance as both players and coaches of the boy's team. No paramedics were neccessary to assist the Faculty and Staff.

Parents positive but pressured

The Dallas Morning News featured an article based on research conducted by the YMCA of the USA, YMCA Canada and Search Institute. The study found that the number one item on parents' wish list is having more time with their children. Click here to read the whole article.

CDA Student is Principal Violinist

Abigail Brankin is the principal violinist of the second violins in a concert at the beautiful Bass Hall. This is the 40th Anniversary Gala of YO being in Ft. Worth, so it's supposed to be something really special. Canon in D, Pachebal is on the program for Abigail's Strings Orchestra, as well as something by Bach. Also the Youth Orchestra and Jr. Youth Orchestra will play their pieces, so there will be an interesting variety, all played by excellent student musicians (none older than 18 yrs.) from the Ft. Worth and surrounding areas: Bass Hall, Sunday February 27, 2005, 7:30

High School Planning

Wednesday, February 23rd and Thursday, February 24th at 1:15pm we will be holding a meeting in our Upper School auditorium for students in the 7th through 9th grades and their parents to discuss planning for the high school years at Coram Deo Academy. We will talk about graduation requirements, strategy for success in high school and even a look ahead to college guidance. We are asking interested moms and/or dads to meet their students on campus for a 90 minute look at the most frequently asked questions about our high school. Please mark your calendars and we'll see you here. (7th grade students coming from our Lantana campus will need to accompany their parents in order to be transported to the meeting, but they are welcome and will have plenty of time to get here).

Achievement Testing

During the week of February 21st our 7th, 8th and 9th grade students will be taking achievement tests. We take these exams every year and this special week is built into our annual schedule. Your student should plan on attending on the days they would normally attend their typically scheduled Mon/Wed or Tue/Thur classes and plan on being here by the normal 1st period starting time. Achievement testing will run during the mornings for these students and they return to regular schedules for the afternoon except that in the afternoon on February 23rd and again on the 24th these 7-9th grade students and their parents are invited to a special assembly to discuss planning for high school (see below). There will be no disruption in the 10th -12th grade classes.

Faculty Basketball Dominance

Last year we inaugurated the Coram Deo Cup by defeating the Varsity Boys basketball team. The cup (trophy) has rested comfortably in my office for the last year, but goes back up for grabs Tuesday night! February 15th, 7:30 at The Rock (Carrollton) the CDA Faculty defend the cup against a scrappy boys team. Much is at stake as these boys are impossible if not soundly defeated. This year's game will feature several new twists to a "normal" basketball game. We will have an awards presentation for our Jog-a-thon fundraiser and will also provide a full line of concessions along with a huge bake sale sponsored by the Athletic booster club. Please join us for an evening of fun and fellowship and don't forget to root for the Faculty!

Faculty/Staff vs. Varsity Basketball Game

The Faculty/Varsity basketball game is on Tuesday, February 15, 2005, 7:30 PM (at our N. Dallas location) the Rock. Coach Brake is reminding us that the faculty is defending their crown, and that the game will have some interesting twists to make it even more exciting than last year. The evening will also include an awards ceremony for the Jog-a-thon fundraiser and the Booster Club's bake sale. Please join us for a great night of fun and fellowship with other CDA families.

Taming of the Shrew cast announced

For the complete cast list of Coram Deo Academy's prodution of William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew please click here.

Elective Registration

We believe that arts and athletics are a vital part of your child's complete education. The flexibility of our program allows you to choose the amount and level of involvement in our electives program.
Returning families will receive preference in enrollment into these programs through the end of February after which all enrolled families will have equal access to limited seats.
We will again be offering Summer School and Athletic Camps this year. Our summer academic courses will be offered on both the North Dallas and Upper School campuses. Classes will be in session Monday through Thursday, June 6-30, 1-4pm. Our week long athletic camps will be offered in the month of June as well.
We are pleased to announce our plans to form the CDA String Orchestra. Mrs. Karen Straus, violist with the Allen Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra and a teacher of private violin and viola lessons will serve as the classroom teacher as well as the string orchestra director. Students form both CDA campuses are encouraged to register for string instrument classes or the orchestra.

In praise of Lower School faculty

"I desire that Mrs. Dwyer clone herself so that she can teach 6th, 7th and 8th grades all at the same time. I know we have had an excellent run and maybe I am greedy but one more year sure would be nice."
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Coram Deo High Assembles to Learn About Wealth

The monthly Coram Deo High School Assembly featured a speech by the Headmaster about Christ the Lord Over Wealth. The presentation included the importance of a biblical view of the accumulation and Christian use of wealth for the glory of God and concluded with a retelling of Tolstoy's "How Much Land Does a Man Need."
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