If you are new to homeschooling, it’s a good idea to look at your state law dealing with homeschooling (which is actually a form of private schooling in Alabama). You can view information on homeschooling in Alabama 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 (or at least it was when I was active in it), 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
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!)
As of March 2017, I had links to all the Alabama church covers I was aware of. Unfortunately, in the past seven years I have retired from homeschooling, closed my physical store, and spent significantly less time with homeschoolers.
As a result, I have just become aware of how outdated my list had become! I considered just removing this page completely, but I decided some information here is better than none. So in July 2024 I did a quick walk through my old list and removed any covers that I could no longer find current information for. (Which, sadly, was the majority!)
I would love to add newer covers to make it more complete, but I don’t currently have the time to go hunting for them. If you know of any of the MANY group(s) that I have inadvertently left off, feel free to contact me at cmmjaime@alum.mit.edu. (Or when any more of this information becomes out of date or incomplete, feel free to reach out to me about that as well.)
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Well Academy (formerly Way Home Christian)
3513 South Broad St
Scottsboro AL 35769
Website: https://wellacademy.school/
Email: academy@thewellfwc.org
Phone: 256-796-8533
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Wall Highway Christian Academy
6597 Wall Triana Highway
Madison, AL 35757
Website: http://www.wallhighway.com/wall-highway-christian-academy
Contact: Shirley Carlton
Email: whcaoffice@gmail.com
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Bridge Christian Academy
PO Box 701
Fairhope, AL 3653
Website: http://www.BridgeChristianAcademy.com
Phone: 251-979-6227
Email: Alabamabca@gmail.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) 269-2329
Contact: Dr. Jeff Cerny, Administrator
Email: ceaonsitedirector@gmail.com
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Covenant Christian Academy
926 Weatherly Rd.
Huntsville, AL 35803
Website: http://cca-huntsville.org/
Phone: (256) 704-9479
Email: ccahuntsville@therockfwc.org
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Dayspring Christian Academy
Decatur, AL
Website: http://www.dsacademy.org
Email: dayspringacademy1996@gmail.com
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HomeLife Academy
P.O. Box 11688, Jackson, TN 38308
Website: http://www.HomeLifeAcademy.com/
Phone: (888) 560-0774
HomeLife Academy is a non-traditional K-12 private school and ministry serving thousands of homeschool families for nearly 15 years.
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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
7271 Wall Triana Hwy.
Madison, AL 35756
office@lifegateacademy.com
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Master’s Hand Christian School
2527 Danville RD SW Decatur AL 35603
Phone: 256-672-4500
Email: admin@mastershandchristianschool.org
Website: http://www.mastershandchristianschool.org/
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North Alabama Friends School
3322 S. Memorial Pkwy. #626D
Huntsville, AL 35801
Web Site www.nafshomeschool.com
Phone 256-337-8334
Educational Director: Barbara Rice
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Truth and Freedom Home School Academy
153 McGlathery Lane
Falkville, AL 35622