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Homeschool

CAK Homeschool Option

Are you interested in working with an umbrella school that provides you with one-on-one personal support and offers the structured organization and accountability of a school at the same time?

In 1988, CAK Homeschool was established to give homeschooling families the advantage of a private school association and accreditation while maintaining the curricular freedom inherent in homeschooling. We provide the documentation needed to comply with the Tennessee state homeschooling laws, and our policies also reflect the excellence that bears the Christian Academy of Knoxville name.

If you are interested in CAK's homeschool umbrella, reach out to Heather Wilson at: 
Phone: 865-444-2801
Cell: 865-696-0530
Fax: 865-351-5443
homeschool@cakmail.org

What sets CAK Homeschool Umbrella Apart?

  • Grade-specific academic advisors assist parents with curricular planning, time management, and other homeschool-related questions. In grades 9-12, the counselor stays with the student for all four years.
  • Homeschool Beta Club
  • Homeschool NHS
  • CAK grants Honors credit and has an advisor specifically overseeing Honors coursework and approval.
  • CAK has a Learning Specialist advisor who focuses on equipping families to help their students with specific learning differences. We can also offer ACT accommodations, with multiple-day testing, and other standardized testing (required for grades 3, 5, and 7).
  • We have an 8th-grade-specific advisor who helps support the entire family in transitioning to high school.
  • We offer college guidance, work with Common App, and prepare professional transcripts.
  • Students enrolled in our CAK Umbrella program can enroll in Day school classes à la carte (perfect for lab sciences, musical theatre, etc).
  • Students have the option of participating in CAK Day school sports, including tennis, Swimming, Cross-Country, and e-sports.
  
  
  
  

CAK Homeschool Staff

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State Requirements

Time
Tennessee requires homeschoolers to oversee their children’s education for 180 days of the year at four hours per day of instruction. Homeschoolers are free to choose when the 180 days occur throughout the school year.

Curriculum
Homeschooling parents/guardians have the freedom to design a course of study that is fitting to their individual student. Parents are required by law to submit courses and curriculum titles to the umbrella school.

CAK Homeschool Requirements

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  • 9-12 Grades

    Program Requirements
    CAK Homeschool accepts 9th through 11th grade students into the program. Registration deadline for each school year is August 1st.

    9-12 families are required to submit course titles and curriculum choices in the beginning of the year and then grades and attendance at the end of each semester, or twice a year. Parents/guardians submit this information digitally through our data system, Stellar, from the convenience of their personal computer.

    High school parents/guardians must complete four educational in-service activities that pertain to education and/or parenting. Activities can include reading a book, attending a homeschool support group, attending a homeschool conference, or watching a webinar.

    High school students turn in a work sampling portfolio to be reviewed by the guidance counselor each year. This gives the guidance counselor a chance to celebrate the students' accomplishments and get to know the student better.

    Testing is required for 10th and 11th grade high school students and optional for 9th and 12th. This requirement can be achieved through the PSAT test (9-11th grades at CAK) or through taking the ACT or SAT.

    Parents/Guardians need to ensure that student immunization record form PH-4103 (available from your Doctor or Health Department) or immunization exempt form (from CAK) are provided as well as a student birth certificate copy.

    Teaching Criteria
    At least one parent must be a professing Christian who is part of a worshiping body of believers. The main teaching parent/guardian must not be employed outside the home between normal school hours (the state requires four hours of schooling per day), unless she/he has delegated this responsibility to a designated assignee.

    Yearly Tuition
    • $250 per student per year
    • In addition, a $40 application fee for new high school students

  • K-8 Grades

    Program Requirements
    K-8 families are required to submit course titles and curriculum choices in the beginning of the year and then grades and attendance at the end of the year. Parents/guardians submit this information digitally through our data system, Stellar, from the convenience of their personal computer.

    Testing is required for grades 3, 5, and 7. Testing is used as a resource to measure student progress.

    Parents/Guardians need to ensure that student immunization record form PH-4103 (available from your Doctor or Health Department) or immunization exempt form (from CAK) are provided as well as a student birth certificate copy.

    Teaching Criteria
    At least one parent must be a professing Christian who is part of a worshiping body of believers. The main teaching parent/guardian must not be employed outside the home between normal school hours (the state requires four hours of schooling per day), unless she/he has delegated this responsibility to a designated assignee.

    Yearly Tuition
    • $110 per student, except AFTER August 1st it is $125 per student
    • For a family of three or more children the fee is $100 per student or $115 after Aug. 1st
    • Family application fee of $30 for new families or returning transfer families

Why CAK Homeschool?

The CAK Homeschool Umbrella Program provides structured support and a strong sense of community for homeschooling families.

Each month, our homeschool families receive a newsletter featuring themed content, family interviews, senior spotlights, and local community opportunities. We also host monthly field trips and school-wide activities. When graduation arrives, we provide a personalized high school graduation ceremony to celebrate this important milestone.

At CAK, we strive to cultivate a sense of school pride among our homeschool families. Above all, our mission is to support you on your homeschooling journey.


Getting Involved With CAK

CAK day school staff and administration are enthusiastic supporters of our homeschool program. Homeschool students may participate in non-TSSAA sports, such as the swim team and cross country. (Due to TSSAA regulations, homeschoolers cannot participate in certain sanctioned sports—just ask us if you’re unsure what’s available.)

Middle and high school students also have the opportunity to take part-time classes at CAK at a pro-rated tuition rate. Occasionally, other day school events and activities are extended to our homeschool families as well.


Stellar Academic System

Our homeschool families use Stellar Academic, a user-friendly online system designed to make managing your homeschool experience easy and efficient. Through this platform, you can submit course titles, curriculum, grades, attendance, and payments—all in one place.
Once accepted into the CAK Homeschool program, you’ll receive a registration link to get started. From there, Stellar Academic will be your go-to tool throughout the school year.

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