Summer learning at Charleston Bilingual Academy
Our students can keep the language learning going all summer long through our online program, Kids on Mission. Plus, the classes help our students avoid what’s called “summer slide”. Register here. Summer slide (or learning loss) is the concept that students regress during gaps in learning. We see a slide in students’ language fluency when […]
Partnering with us by SHARING, win Billy Joel concert tickets
One way we’re asking our families to partner with us in our fundraising is to share SHARE your student’s fundraising link with others. Simply sharing about our fundraiser is supporting our effort to raise $60,000 for our teachers. For each share, text, and/or email you send this weekend through MYBOOSTER, you will be entered into […]
Mmmm…. Fresas… CBA Family Field Trip This Saturday, April 23
Join us for an annual CBA spring tradition! Where: Bugby Plantation Address: Bugby Plantation Rd. Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487 When: Saturday, April 23 @ 10am Every April, CBA families enjoy venturing out to Wadmalaw Island to pick strawberries together at Bugby Plantation. This year, the plan is to go on Saturday, April 23. However, due […]
CBA, Friendship Baptist Church Offer Biblical Parenting 101
You’re invited – Register by May 4! Biblical Parenting Basics, Part 1: Who’s in charge, why does it matter and what does it look like? Friday, May 6 from 6-7:30pm at Charleston Bilingual Academy/Friendship Baptist Church We know academic success relies on support at home. This class is one way we can partner with and support […]
The Smell of Dirt: A Message from Mrs. Lane
I love spring. The earth seems to come alive all around – bird songs awakening the day, flowers springing forth, trees budding in splashes of new green, and cool morning breezes warmed to afternoon delights. But one of my favorite parts of spring is the smell of fresh dirt. Yes, dirt has a smell. As […]
We’re in GO Mode – Get Your Pledges in Now!
ARE YOU READY TO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR CBA TEACHERS?! We officially launched our biggest fundraiser of the year at a school-wide pep rally on Friday, April 8, and we have planned a slew of activities leading up to the FRAMILY FUN RUN on April 30! WHY we’re doing this FUNdraiser: 1) Connecting with each […]
Godly Trait of the Month: April
Each month we talk to students about a character quality or Godly trait. We reinforce the idea via scripture, songs, and class projects throughout the month.The character quality of the month for April:CreativeDefinition:Thinking about a task, situation, or idea in a new way.When things get tough, believing that God has a plan for us, and […]
CBA embarks on the Association of Christian Schools International accreditation
In partnership with parents, CBA exists to inspire world changers through Christ-centered, intercultural, language immersion education. And CBA is growing! We want to make sure that we are doing everything we can to provide your child(ren) with the opportunity to flourish in their learning! Therefore, we have embarked on a grand adventure: ACSI accreditation. ACSI […]
Bell Schedule Changes Next Year: A Message from Dr. Johnson
I have participated in some learning workshops with futurist Rex Miller. Sometimes he asks audiences the following question, “Would you rather have a penny that will double its total value each day over thirty days or a million dollars today?” Like you, I smelled a trick question. On day 27, the perpetuating penny now yields […]
A deeper dive into the “intercultural” aspect at CBA: A message from Dr. Johnson
Our mission reads, Partnering with parents to inspire world changers through Christ-centered, intercultural, language immersion education. Every word and component has been intentionally crafted, trying to succinctly express our DNA. I want to do a deeper dive into the “intercultural” word. Various influences on culture include race, geographical region, home language, educational level, and socioeconomic […]
