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 (Or if any of this information is out of date, or incomplete.)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
office@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