We’re Glad You’re Here
Dear Cornerstone Academy Families,
It is my joy to welcome you- whether you are joining us for the first time or returning for another year- to Cornerstone Academy, a Classical Christian school serving the Gainesville community with gratitude, conviction, and hope. At Cornerstone Academy, we are continually reminded that education is never merely the transfer of information. It is the formation of the whole person- mind, heart, and soul- ordered toward what is good, true, and beautiful. As a Classical Christian school, we labor to assist parents in the sacred task of educating their children by offering an excellent classical education shaped by a biblical worldview. Our desire is that this partnership would bear fruit in students who are not only well taught but deeply formed- young men and women growing in godly character and increasingly marked by a love for Christ that shapes all of life.
Get Off to a Good Start!
Check out the information and resources below to help set your family up for success at Cornerstone Academy.
2026-27 School Supplies Lists
Summer Events
Join us for some summer family fun and get to know your Cornerstone community better!
Family Movie Nights
Christopher Robin
WHEN: July 24, 5 PM
WHERE: Grace Campus
7100 NW 39th Ave.
Grammar School Meet the Teacher
(Grades K-5)
WHEN: Friday, August 7, 10 AM–12 PM
WHERE: Grammar School Campus
5510 NW 39th Ave.
Drop in to meet your child’s teacher, visit the classroom, connect with other Cornerstone families, and celebrate the beginning of a new Christ-centered school year!
Upper School Orientation (Grades 6-12)
WHEN: Friday, August 7, 10 AM–12 PM
WHERE: Upper School Campus
7100 NW 39th Ave.
Stop by to meet your teachers, classmates, and school leadership, and receive your locker assignments. It’s also the perfect time to personalize your locker before the first day of school.
Summer Work Assignments
Grammar School
Summer Reading Assignment
- Complete the 2 required reading books.
- Students are also encouraged to read 3 additional recommended books.
- Complete the 2 mini book reports included in the reading packet. These report forms are attached to each student’s summer reading packet.
Recommended Summer Reading Lists
(Rising Grade Levels)
Rising Kindergarteners
Summer Math
- Complete the summer math assignments packet.
- Summer math will be recorded as the student’s first math grade of the school year.
Summer Math Packets
(Indicates the grade level the student completed)
Logic School
6th Grade Required*
Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling
The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
7th Grade Required*
The Magician’s Nephew by C. S. Lewis
The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas
8th Grade Required*
The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
*Choose 2 additional books from the suggested book list (see grade level)*
Recommended Summer Reading List – Logic 6th-8th Grade
Rhetoric School
The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis
Live No Lies by John Mark Comer
*Choose 2 additional books from the suggested book list*
Recommended Summer Reading List – Rhetoric 9th-12th Grade
FACTS FAMILY PORTAL
Here you’ll find all things concerning your student’s lesson plans, assignments, and grades as well as a school directory, up to date calendar, and to log volunteer hours.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Click here for important dates for the 2026-2027 school year. To view the full, up-to-date calendar of events, log in to the FACTS Family Portal.
SCHOOL UNIFORMS
Instructions for Uniform Purchase
Use this link to search for Cornerstone Academy and register/create an account: https://www.landsend.com/co/account/school-uniforms
JOIN THE PARENT ACTION COMMITTEE (PAC)
At Cornerstone Academy, we believe that strong schools are built by strong partnerships between families, teachers, staff, and administration. Our Parent Action Committee (PAC) exists to give parents a voice and provide opportunities to support and encourage our school community throughout the year.
PAC members help organize and support a variety of events and activities, including Fall Festival, Teacher Appreciation Days, the Spring Talent Show, the Last Day of School Picnic, and many other special events that make Cornerstone such a wonderful place for our students and families.
Whether you have a few hours to volunteer or would like to take a more active role in planning events, we’d love to have you involved! Benefits of joining PAC include:
• Meeting and connecting with other Cornerstone families
• Earning volunteer service hours
• Supporting our teachers, staff, and administration
• Helping create memorable experiences for students
• Having a voice in strengthening our school community
No special experience is required- just a willingness to serve and be part of what makes
Cornerstone special!
If you’re interested in learning more or joining PAC, please email Bethany.m.mayberry@gmail.com. We look forward to partnering with you!