Life at SCA
For a glimpse at the life of a student at Smithson Craighead Academy, take a look here.
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Healthy Meals
We believe a well balanced diet leads to healthy living, positive social and emotional growth, and high academic performance. Therefore, we provide breakfast and lunch free for all students.
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Active Learning
At SCA we believe all students can learn and grow. We invest our efforts into building each child in all areas of their lives.
Read MoreIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic, school is currently closed through April 3rd. SCA also highly recommends our students to log into iReady by clicking on the link below. Teachers will assign lessons according to each child's grade level.
Here are a few links with free school resources available for continued learning:
- https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
- Here's the Entire List of Education Companies offering free subscriptions due to school closings.
Important Information and Documents
Welcome to Smithson Craighead Academy
Smithson Craighead Academy is a FREE public charter school that provides a quality education for students in Kindergarten through 4th grade. Smithson Craighead Academy is a safe school that believes in educating and supporting our students and their families.
HIGHLIGHTS
- First Middle TN Charter School Established
- Free Transportation
- Vanderbilt University Positive Behavior Intervention Support Learning
- Homework & free music lessons provided in the Mid-Town Music Academy afterschool program.
- The Eagles Nest — Character Development
- Free Breakfast & Lunch Program
Upcoming Events
Reoccuring Monthly Events
Meetings may change due to school or holiday schedules.
Mid-Town Music Academy (every Monday and Wednesday afternoons)
Cub Scouts Meeting (every Tuesday evening)
Girl Scouts Meeting (1st & 3rd Tuesday afternoons)
Art Club (every Wednesday afternoon)
STEM Scouts (every Wednesday afternoon)
SCA Girls & Boys Basketball Practice (every Thursday afternoon)
a few of our
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