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See what students say about Cornerstone Prep and their instructors! CURRENT STUDENTS: School closing/delay or schedule changes Link to Peterson's Student Edge School Calendar 
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS: About Cornerstone Prep (mission, vision, staff, courses, activities, etc.) Part-time Enrollment for Homeschool Students About Tuition, Financial Aid, Scholarships About Dress Code About enrollment ACSI Expected Student Outcomes BUSINESSES AND SUPPORTERS: Financial support, scholarships, in-kind giving PROSPECTIVE INSTRUCTORS: Please email your resume, qualifications, position requested and Christian testimony to cindimccall@cornerstoneprep.net
Cornerstone Prep is... THE NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL IN THE SOUTH HILLS OF PITTSBURGH THAT PROVIDES A TRULY HOLISTIC EDUCATION, EQUIPPING STUDENTS MIND, BODY AND SOUL. unique college-style academic environment with modified block scheduling full time day school- current full time students transferred from other Christian schools (44%) and home school or cyber school programs (56%) part-time supplement to homeschool program- all core academic classes based on availability including art, PE, music, theater, and some extracurricular activities scholarships available for full or part-time students based on eligibility and availability emphasis on rigor, relevance and relationships- tutoring
- PSAT/SAT Prep
- standardized testing (not PSSA)
Classical curriculum and methods are undeniably effective in producing critical thinking scholars who not only perform better on standardized tests, but have mastered the tools of learning, which CCPA students are taught to apply to every subject area. For more information, please contact Mrs. Cindi McCall, Executive Director (724) 655-4282
Articles and Research Why Christian education for high school is critical- A founder's view- click here! Why are Privagte Schools Successful? http://privateschool.about.com/od/choosingaschool/qt/whyprivateschl.htm FYI: Excellent classical education info at Foundations Academy's wesite: http://www.foundationsacademy.org/Prospective_web/measuring_success.htm http://www.foundationsacademy.org/about.htm 
Cornerstone Prep's Ringgold Hockey Co-op Congratulations Ringgold on a very successful hockey season record this year! A recent article in the Valley Independent demonstrated the potential of a Ringgold hockey player- "Former Ringgold hockey star Justin DePretis is now playing in the International Hockey League. DePretis has a goal and two assists in four games after joining the Kalamazoo (Mich.) Wings as a free agent last week. He's playing on the Wings' top line with Glenn Detuello and Lucas Drake." Read the entire article. | |
CORNERSTONE NEWS AND EVENTS- Growing Strong!
250 Brookwood Road, Peters Township (Venetia, PA 15367) Phone (724) 655-4282
We have moved to the Peters Creek Church Education Building!Driving Directions
 Summer office hours are generally from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, appointments are recommended. The office will be closed for vacations July 17 through 28th. Call us to come see our greatly expanded facilities, courses and extracurricular programs at 250 Brookwood Road in Peters Township. 
Register Now for Fall Soccer and Golf! Summer camps and conditioning will be announced soon. Please indicate your interest in participating in either sport by email to: cindimccall@cornerstoneprep.net. If not a current student, please be sure to leave your phone number.
Get Your Free Copy of Peterson's Student Edge Competitive Colleges Guide One copy of the guide is available per family for Cornerstone Prep visitors, while supplies last. Come find out how any student can achieve more in our supportive Christian smaller school, smaller class environment.
School Choice Expo- Held at New Location on May 28- To Be Repeated Soon- Stay Tuned for Upcoming Dates
Parents of teens have many concerns in today's competitive world. For Christians, these questions go far beyond whether the child will be academically prepared for college. Recent research claims that most Christian teens abandon their faith practices shortly after high school, and that those who leave private Christian or parochial schools younger do not fare better. Recent and pending liberal legislative changes leave parents more concerned than ever about trusting public schools with the vital task of educating their children, especially because "values education" is often designed and taught by teachers with such conflicting worldviews and values.
Cornerstone Prep was designed to be the ideal transitional solution for parents (homeschool, Christian school or other) who believe that a strong Biblical worldview will better equip their teens to make wiser decisions now, and when they step onto a college campus. The School Choice Expo addresses the issues (including tuition and availability of scholarships) and how Christian students benefit from Cornerstone Prep's unique academic environment.
Cornerstone Prep Students Comprised 17.3% of "Superior" High School Writers in the ACSI Mid-Atlantic Region Four Cornerstone Prep students' entries were judged as "Superior" in ACSI's local Creative Writing Festival. Their entries were forwarded on for regional judging, and again ranked as superior. Superior works have been published in a collection with other entries selected as the regions best for 2008-09. Students who achieved this distinctive honor will receive a complimentary copy of the book, and are well on their way to writing success in college and beyond. Congratulations to Rebecca Good, Jennifer Koval, Carly Moorehead, and Anne Page! The Mid-Atlantic District includes about 400 member schools serving more than 60,000 students in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland and the District of Columbia, making this a distinctive honor for our students.
PA Business Tax Credit Scholarship Informational Meeting and Supporter Appreciation Breakfast Businesses who sponsored student scholarships for 2008-09 via the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program were honored at this first annual event held on May 21. Students greeted and served representatives from TJ&S Insurance, The Swanson Group and ProMark Industries. Cindi McCall announced Cornerstone Prep's goal to raise $500,000 for 2009-10, which will provide scholarships for Cornerstone Prep students and would reach out to younger students who already attend or would attend K-8 Christian schools, but require financial support to remain through high school. David Hegedus, Director of the scholarship organization operated by the Association of Christian Schools International, and David Good, a local CPA who has extensive personal experience with EITC via clients, both offered valuable information and encouragement for Pennsylvania business operators to maximize the benefits of this program to students, schools and individual taxpayers. The mother of two newer students reported significant positive changes in her children since transferring to Cornerstone Prep from cyber school. She testified that this opportunity would never have been available to them without the scholarship support they receive, and that she can't wait for her two younger children to be able to attend.
Peterson's Student Edge Offers Homework Help In addition to the other benefits of free Peterson online services (see below), Cornerstone Prep students can now access free online homework help, which may save families $ on tutoring!
Students Rated "Superior" in ACSI Speech Meet 50% of CP students were judged "excellent" and 50% "superior" in the ACSI Speech Meet. ACSI non-public schools from southwestern PA participated in the event, with entries scored by a panel of independent judges. Congratulations are due the students and their veteran language arts instructor, Mrs. Claire Megles, for such excellent work. 100% student participation in these events is highly unique for any school, and highly commendable! In addition to a challenging language arts curriculum, Cornerstone Prep's freshmen students participate in writing lab, journalism and speech courses.
Enrollment for 2009-10 Well Underway- Class Sizes and Scholarships Limited- Register ASAP!
 
"Beyond Reasonable Doubt" Clarified at Prime Stage Theater's Production of Twelve Angry Men At Cornerstone Prep, we believe that hard work reaps rewards. Attending Twelve Angry Men was one of those special rewards. Students thoroughly enjoyed the show, which was followed by sweets at Page's Dairy Mart in South Side. Chuck Page, owner, treated students to ice cream creations of their choice. Students also learned about the history of the Page family business.
Servant Leadership Employed at Washington Christian Outreach Student-volunteers processed hundreds of coats that were donated to the mission, preparing them for distribution to the center's low-income shoppers. In addition to clothing, furnishings and household items, Washington Christian Outreach provides hot meals for individuals in need. Outreach staff treated us to a delicious meal with the many clients who came in out of the cold for a hot meal and the Gospel message. Free Peterson's Student Edge Resource Available We are pleased to announce that Peterson’s StudentEdge is available for all Cornerstone Prep students. StudentEdge is an online resource center that simplifies college and career planning by putting everything you need in one location. Students and parents have access to test preparation, college searches, a scholarship search, financial aid tools, a career assessment, and a resume builder. Students will also get a personalized to do list that will guide them through the planning process. Even 9th grade students can get a head start on college and career prep with the online practice tests and career assessment. To take a self-guided product tour visit http://www.mystudentedge.com/mystudentedge/demo/. CP students can access StudentEdge at www.mystudentedge.com. First time users should see Mrs. Claire Megles, academic dean, to get an access code.
Cornerstone Prep Celebrates Granting of Scholarships to Every Eligible Student for 2008-09 Thanks to the financial support of local businesses like TJ&S (commercial insurance brokers), the Swanson Group and ProMark Industries, Cornerstone Prep has met 100% of the financial aid requests for qualifying families under the PA Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program. This program has saved taxpayers more than $144 million since 2001 while offering parents school choice.
Brandon McCall (left) , and DeVante (center) accepted a redirected tax dollar contribution from TJ&S President Richard Farrell for $9000 toward student scholarships.  For more info on this practical program see "Fat Facts of the Week": http://padietplan.com/2007/06/21/more-ideas-to-improve-pa%E2%80%99s-fiscal-and-economic-health/
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| 1. "No excuse" results- Documented, research-based, time-tested results back up Cornerstone Prep's ambitious mission to equip critical thinking scholars mind, body and soul. Everything "Christian" must be about the passionate pursuit of excellence- in academics, athletics, fine arts, spiritual growth and develoment- Cornerstone Prep is a holistic liberal arts education. 2. Christian worldview and daily discipleship- Christian teachers and administrators present the complete truth in every subject area, which is impossible in public, charter and public cyber-charter schools. Jesus hand-picked his disciples, teaching and mentoring them daily for three years before He sent them out into the world... and Jesus was GOD! It is no surprise that 14-year-olds are not yet adequately prepared for the battles they will face with teachers and peers when immersed in the culture. Cornerstone Prep is a school of discipleship, committed to graduate every student spiritually and socially mature, articulate defenders of their faith and principles, better prepared for the attacks they will face in college and the world. 3. Life-changing relationships- Students, staff and parents form meaningful lifelong relationships in smaller classrooms and a smaller school where all of the wisdom of scripture is modeled on a daily basis, including how to form and manage relationships. We understand that for most students, this is their greatest interest at this age. We are committed to maintain a safe environment of mission-appropriate students, who are willing to work hard, respect staff and each other and support a standard of behavior that is moral and uplifting to the group. 4. Athletic and co-curricular activities- Cornerstone Prep is serious about fine arts, missions and service, internships and athletics- with a strong plan for steady growth. Our vision is to grow steadily in the quality and scope of our own programs, while offering complete access to sports we aren't ready to sponsor via cooperative sponsorships with local high schools. FYI: Excellent classical education info at Foundations Academy's wesite: http://www.foundationsacademy.org/Prospective_web/measuring_success.htm http://www.foundationsacademy.org/about.htm Return to top | |
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