Homeschool Covers/Groups in Alabama

If you are new to homeschooling in Alabama, it’s a good idea to look at the state law dealing with homeschooling (which is actually a form of private schooling here).  You can view information on homeschooling in Alabama, you can see it at HSLDA’s website: www.HSLDA.org. If the link doesn’t take you straight to Alabama’s information, just follow the instructions below.

If you are from outside of Alabama, you can check out your state’s homeschooling law at www.HSLDA.org Go to the “Quick Navigation” on the bottom right side of the home page, and click on the link that says “Your State.” You can find your state, and then find the information you need.

Since homeschooling in Alabama is easiest done through a church cover school, I’ve included a list of the ones in Northern Alabama, or that are state wide, that I’ve run across.

Church Cover Schools in Alabama

In the greater Huntsville area there are dozens of homeschool groups that will enable you to fulfill the requirements to homeschool legally in Alabama

Different groups have different requirements, different fees, and offer different resources.  It is worth taking some time to see which one will fit your family’s needs best.  (But remember, you can also change groups later if you need to…Don’t get overwhelmed by the choices and the “need” to find the best group for you the first time out!)

I am working to make this list as complete as possible, though I am not including church covers that are limited to members of that particular church.  If you know of any group(s) that I have left off, please contact me at cmmjaime@alum.mit.edu. (Or if any of this information is out of date, or incomplete.) As of March 2017, the links were all working.

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The Way Home Christian School

2462 Lawrence Cove Road

Eva, AL35621

Website: www.WayHome.biz

Phone:             (256) 796-8533

Contact:          Stuart and Martha Whitney, Directors

Email:    support@thewayhome.info

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Everest Academy

1035 Jenkins Rd

Hayden, AL 35079

Website:          http://www.alabamahomeschooling.com/

Phone:            205-433-9828

Contact:          Debbi Spradlin

Email:            everestacademy1@gmail.com

Everest Academy offers freedom, support, activities, and quality resources to all Alabama Homeschoolers.

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Lionheart Christian Academy

15726 East Limestone Rd.

Athens AL 35611

Website:         http://www.lionheartchristianacademy.com/

Phone:             (256) 232-9146

Contact:          Sheila Sparks

Email:             lionheartacad@gmail.com

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Wall Highway Christian Academy

6597 Wall Triana Highway

Madison, AL  35757

Website: http://www.wallhighway.com/wall-highway-christian-academy

Phone:  (256) 325-6656

Contact:  Terri Wensyl or Shirley Carlton

Directors Email:  whcaoffice@gmail.com

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Asbury School

980 Hughes Road

Madison, AL35758

Website:         http://weareasbury.com/reignforestkids/home-school/

Phone:             256-837-0365

Contact:          Susan Mccafferty

Email:             smccafferty@juno.com

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Bridge Christian Academy

PO Box 2246

Madison, AL 35758

Website:  http://www.BridgeChristianAcademy.com

Phone:      256-658-1411

Contact:    DuAnne Seeley

Email:        Alabamabca@gmail.com

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Bright Horizons Academy

P. O. Box 1412

Alabaster, AL 35007

Website:  https://www.BrightHorizonsAcademy.com/

Phone: 205-685-5988

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BroadChurch Academy

3036 Bowron Rd.

Helena, AL  35080

Website:  www.broadchurchacademy.org

Director:  Deborah Nicholsemail:  broadchurchacademy@yahoo.com

Phone:  205-213-6027

BroadChurch Academy is a non-denominational, hands-off, statewide cover for families seeking to educate their children at home and only require what the state requires of homeschooling families – submission of annual attendance records.

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Calvary School

PO Box 672

Madison, AL35758

Website:          http://www.calvary-school.org

Phone:             (256) 423-8165

Contact:          Carla Floyd, Administrator

Email:             calvaryschool_carla.floyd@yahoo.com

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Christian Fellowship Academy

135 County Road 972

Cullman, AL. 35057

Website:          http://christianfellowshipacademy.org

Phone:             (256) 747-1704

Contact:          Anthony & Jaime Clapp, Superintendent/Administrator

Email:             admin@christianfellowshipacademy.org

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Contemporary Education Academy

10145 Dunbaton Dr, Suite 2

Huntsville, AL 35803-1268

Website:          http://www.2homeschool.org

Phone:             (256) 650-1507

Contact:          Dr. Jeff Cerny, Administrator

Email:             drcerny@hotmail.com

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Covenant Christian Academy

926 Weatherly Rd.

Huntsville, AL  35803

Website:   http://cca-huntsville.org/

Phone:             (256) 882-3668

Contact: Sylvia DeVine

Email: ccahuntsville@comcast.net

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Dayspring  Christian Academy

Decatur, AL

Website:          http://www.dsacademy.org

Phone:             (256) 353-2592

Contact:          Donna Mitchell

Email:             dayspringacademy@att.net

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Excalibur HomeSchool

107 Kannon Drive

Madison, AL35758

Website:          http://www.excaliburschool.org

Phone:             256-325-2663

Contact:          Larry and Kathy Bond

Email:             excalibur@knology.net

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Franklin School and Franklin School Homeschool Center

6203 Stratford Court

Huntsville, AL 35806

Website:              https://sites.google.com/site/franklinschoolhomeschool/home

Phone:                 256-830-2720

Contact:               Susan Bacon

Email:                  FranklinHomeschool@gmail.com

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HomeLife Academy

12060 County Line Road, Suite J #219

Madison, Alabama 35756

(or P.O. Box 11688, Jackson, TN 38308)

Website: http://www.HomeLifeAcademy.com/

Phone: 888-560-0775

Email: contactus@homelifeacademy.com

We are an on-line alternative for home school families throughout Alabama.  We believe in providing choices in education, therefore do not require specific curriculum.  We will report to your local Board of Education that your students are enrolled with us.  We provide a method of entering daily attendance for each student.

We require families to enter planned courses at the beginning of the school year including textbooks/resources and then require grades to be entered by January 15th and June 15th.

We issue transcripts (including transferred credits from previous schools) and diplomas upon meeting graduation requirements which have been accepted by many post-secondary institutions as well as various military branches.  We also provide recommendation letters.

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HOPE Christian Academy

11044 Wall Triana Highway

Toney, AL 25773

Website: http://hopeacad.vpweb.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HOPEChristAcad

Phone: (256) 513-9212

Contact: Constance Gillon, Director

Email: director@hopeacad.vpweb.com

HOPE Christian Academy offers educational freedom for church school families in the state of Alabama. We offer church school enrollment, a cooperative teaching day, and an active support group. Our HOPE Support Group offers online networking, fellowship, support, and multiple educational field trips each month. HOPE also hosts two local homeschool conventions annually.

Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HOPEforHSV/

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Jewels Christian School

S.E. Decatur, AL

Website: https://www.facebook.com/Jewels-Christian-School-151265541551242/

Phone:       256-606-8142

Email:  cliljewels@hotmail.com

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LifeGate Academy

1091  Old Railroad Bed Rd

Madison, AL

256-679-5969

office@lifegateacademy.com

www.lifegateacademy.com

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Master’s Hand Christian School

3979 County Road 434

Moulton, AL 35650

Website:              http://www.mastershandchristianschool.org/  Phone:                 256-974-4908

Contact:               Allison Fleming and Susie Rencher

E-mail:                 mhcs@fbcma.com

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North Alabama Friends School

3322 S. Memorial Pkwy.  #232

Huntsville, AL 35801

Web Site www.nafshomeschool.com

Phone 256-650-0366

Principal: Barbara Rice

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Truth and Freedom Home School Academy

62 Livingstone Lane

Decatur, AL35603

Website:          http://www.truthandfreedomacademy.org

Phone:             (256) 303-7184

Contact:          Susie Cagle

Email:             webmaster@truthandfreedomacademy.org