Abundant Life Christian Academy (We accept state-wide enrollments.)
PO Box 1969
Pell City, AL 35215
Phone: (205)763-2600 or (205)516-0016
Contact: Kristi Stapler
E-mail: ALFFKristi@gmail.com
Tuition: $25 one-time enrollment fee and $75 annual tuition per family; $10 per high
school student (includes free access to online records reporting)
Requirements: 165 days attendance reported; grades for high schoolers; 2 meetings per year
if you live in the area
Services: legal homeschool "covering"; transcripts; coop classes twice monthly; monthly
field trips and/or "fun days"; testing; curriculum counseling and placement
help; how-to workshops; and lots more!
Alabama Hope Academy
235 Cove Road
Mentone Al 35984
Phone: (256) 418-4125
Contact: Deb Eberhart, Administrator
E-mail: info@alabamahomeschool.org
Website: http://www.alabamahomeschool.org
Services: Fill out enrollment forms. Pay one time enrollment fee that covers entire
family (1-12 children). Required 140 days of school per year. Record
attendance,keep record,turn in to Hope Academy at end of school year.
Alabama Homeschool Academy (state-wide organization based in central Alabama)
377 Chapelake Drive
Ragland, AL 35131
Phone: (205) 472-3087
Contact: Sonya Bowman, Director
E-mail: ALHomeschool@AOL.com
Tuition: $25 enrollment fee, $180 per year payable in 9 or 12 month payments
Requirements: Grades & Lesson plans turned in quarterly.
Services: Legal coverage,co-op, activities and field trips offered, monthly newsletter,
records and transcripts, coordinators help and support, diploma plan, and
prayer support.
Alabama United Academy, AL.U. Academy
Phone: (205) 485-8405
E-mail: alu_academy@yahoo.com
Contact: Jan Carroll
Tuition: $30 year per family, $40 one time enrollment fee
Services: Legal coverage, activities, field trips, support group, web site.
Anniston Christian Academy
3230 Coleman Rd.
Anniston, AL 36207
Phone: (256) 835-9696
E-mail: abc@mci.net
Contact: Bob and Mary Ann St. John, Administrators
Tuition: Registration fee of $25 and monthly tuition fee of $15 or $150/year for family
Services: Administrative Record Keeping for transcripts, diploma, and college entrance,
Stanford Achievement Test Administered, Home School Resources and Video Classes,
Home School Activities and Field Trips, Teacher/Family Support Meetings, Home
School Conferences, National Beta Club Chapter
Misc Info: Member of ACEA (Alabama Christian Education Association), Member of CHEF
(Christian Home Education Fellowship of Alabama), Holding to the Fundamental
Doctrines of the Evangelical Faith
Asbury School
980 Hughes Road
Madison, AL 35758
Phone: (256) 722-0015
Contact: Rebecca Gruber
Atmore Christian School
Phone: (251) 368-1275
Contact: Anthony & Debbie Swartzendruber
E-mail: swartzen@frontiernet.net
Ashville Road Family Christian School
Ashville Church of Christ
1260 Ashville Rd NE
Leeds, AL 35094
E-mail: chulavistabk@earthlink.net
Calvary Bible Christian School
Phone: (256) 859-4125
Contact: Bob Glascock, director
Requirements: Must be a member of Calvary Bible Church
Calvary School
PO Box 672
Madison, AL 35758
Phone: (256) 922-0779
Fax: (256) 971-2224
Contact: Carla Floyd, Administrator
E-mail: carlafloyd@calvary-school.org
Web Site: http://www.calvary-school.org
Tuition: $150.00 before August 15, $200.00 after August 15, Per family per year.
Requirements: Enrollment Forms, Attendance Records.
Services: Legal Cover, records, transcripts, High School Diploma, monthly newsletter
which includes: 2 monthly field trip, 1 monthly activity, other information
about activities open to the public, news about the School and Homeschooling.
Based in Madison but covering the entire state. HSLDA NOT required.
Central Christian School
17395 Highway 104 W.
Robertsdale, AL 36567
Phone: (334) 947-5043
Contact: Catherine Shelton
Christian Fellowship Academy
135 County Road 972
Cullman, AL. 35057
Phone: (256) 747-1704
Office hours: Please call anytime (Except on Sunday)
Contact: Jaime Clapp, Administrator
E-mail: admin@christianfellowshipacademy.org
Web Site: http://christianfellowshipacademy.org
Tuition: $100 for new members & $75.00 for returning members. Fees per family, not per child.
Requirements: Report attendance once a year. At least 180 days of Attendance.
Statement of Faith & HSLDA Not Required, but please remember we are a ministry
for Christian families.
Services: Information to find support local groups. Transcripts & Diplomas (If requested).
We also provide encouragement to our members.
Mission Statement: A ministry to inform & encourage Christian families to educate children from
a Christian worldview and for fellowship with like minded families. A yahoo
group was started by the administrator of Christian Fellowship Academy. It
is open to anyone in our cover school. It is for fellowship. And they are
free to post any homeschool items you have for sale, questions you may have,
or anything else pertaining to homeschooling.
Christian Fellowship School
PO Box37
Loachapoka, AL36865
Phone: (334) 821-6139
E-mail: cfschool@yahoo.com
Fees: $35 registration, $20 yearly for k-8, $30 yearly for 9-12
General Statement of Faith. HSLDA not required. This school located near Auburn/Opelika.
Christian Life Center Church Academy
P.O. Box 219
Centre, Alabama 35960
Phone: (256) 927-4050
Contact: Cindy Kohl, Administrator
Fax: (256) 927-7048
Email: clcca@tds.net
Web Site: www.clccahomeedu.com
Requirements: Attendance of 160 days per year, attendance and report cards due every
nine weeks, Bible class, willingness to follow school guidelines, attend
required yearly orientation meeting at beginning of school year. We do not
require HSLDA membership, signed statement of faith, or church membership.
Tuition: $35 one time enrollment fee, $85 yearly fee with discounts offered for
early enrollment, $20 coordinator fee, Teacher/Student ID cards $1.00 each.
Services: Curriculum consultation with ordering help when requested, (books not
provided); lesson plan books; monthly newsletters; field trips;
workshops; Mom's Night Out - monthly; tutoring classes available
(with extra charge); transcripts; needed forms provided; Stanford or
Iowa Basic Skills testing available as requested (extra charges
apply); easy access to school personnel by phone, email, or fax;
diagnostic and/or vocational consultations available; work permits;
diplomas (at cost); kindergarten diplomas (at cost); graduation
with cap and gown (charge for expenses); library and resource center;
driver's education resources; various clubs available; Nationally
recognized programs such as National Spelling Bee, Book It!, Scholastic
Books; local support group; network of area families, websites for school
and support group available; legal covering; filing of church school
enrollment form, school records and transcripts with proper authorities;
among other services provided.
Contemporary Education Academy
10145 Dunbarton Dr., Suite 2
Huntsville, AL 35803-1268
Phone: (256) 650-1507
Contact: Dr. Jeff Cerny, Administrator Cell Phone: (256)653-2593
E-mail: SUPPORT@2HOMESCHOOL.ORG
Web Site: http://www.2homeschool.org
Fax: (256) 650-1508
Requirements: Open to all (all year) with the understanding that the school is a ministry
of Covenant of Peace Church, Huntsville, AL. Attendance Reporting
Parents or guardians are totally responsible for family education
Tuition: $60 PER YEAR PER FAMILY
Services: Online networking, optional SAT testing, low overhead, prayer requests
Cornerstone Christian School
305 County Park Rd., Scottsboro, AL 35768
Phone: (256) 259-2329
Contact: Leigh Ann Pierce
E-mail: cornerstone@scottsboro.org
Covenant Christian Academy
7900 Bailey Cove Rd.
Huntsville, AL 35802
Phone: (256) 882-3668
Contact: Sylvia Devine, director
Requirements: Must sign a statement of faith and be active in a Christian church.
Covenant Academy
3701 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery, AL 36109
Phone: (334) 273-7888
Contact: Lynda Coats, Administrator
E-mail: CAmember00@aol.com
Fax: (334) 273-7888
Requirements:
Admissions: Commitment to do a good job (demonstrated through personal interview and/or
prior preparation), all forms completed and submitted; records from previous
school or request for them.
Membership: Orientation meeting at beginning of school year (held in most local areas
or personal interview with coordinator if starting mid-year; attendance
reports quarterly; a total of 160 days of classes which may be spread over 12
months; grade or progress reports at the end of each school year; one credit
in Bible required for graduation
We do not require HSLDA, church membership, or a statement of faith.
Tuition: $85 per year per family; $35 one time enrollment fee; $15 for coordinator
per year; $10 for print newsletter (e-mailed for free
Services: Coordinators in every area with five or more families; transcripts; report
card forms; monthly newsletter; field trips, classes, and other activities
in many areas (extra charges for some); easy access by phone, e-mail, or fax;
curriculum consultation and/or ordering help as requested (we do not provide
or pay for books); Stanford or Iowa Basic Skills testing as requested (extra
charge); diagnostic and/or vocational placement testing by appointment (extra
charge); work permits; accredited high school diplomas (at cost); kindergarten
diplomas (at cost); graduation with cap and gown (charge for expenses); FAST
TRACK for those who need a diploma in a hurry, library and video resource center;
driver's education program (extra charge). National Honor Society, annual spelling
bee, science and history fair, speech and essay contests, new this year: Beta Club,
Key Club, yearbook.
We want to be your partners in providing the best education for your children.
Cropwell Christian Academy
P.O. Box 30
Cropwell, AL 35054
Phone: (205)472-3087
Office hours (for phone contact): 8AM- 8PM
Contacts: Andy White, Administrator; Sonya Bowman, Director
E-mail: Cropwellacademy@aol.com
Requirements: Open to all of Alabama. Application for enrollment, Pastor recommendation, HSLDA
Membership, attendance of mandatory quarterly meeting, one parent or caretaker must
attend all group functions with the child, 1st & 2nd year homeschool families must
submit list of curriculum, 1st year homeschoolers must submit lesson plans.
Parents may choose their own curriculum and decide what is best suited for their
child's needs. Attendance records must be kept. 160 instructional days and up to
20 educational support days. Statement of Faith required.
Tuition: $50 tuition per family per year for non members of Cropwell Baptist Church $20
per year per family for church members.
Services: Optional co-op program available for minimal per class cost generally ($1-$10).
Mission Statement: The purpose of this homeschooling ministry is to provide an organization that
will function as a support group for its members and for the advancement of
the Kingdom of God.
Crossroads Christian School
Phone: (205)640-5698
Administrator: Debbie Landry (205) 338-2599
E-mail: Ron.landry@juno.com
Website: http://www.crossroadschristian.us/
C.S. Lewis Christian School
408 26th St. North
Pell City, AL 35125
Phone: (205) 405-1420
E-mail: cslewiscs@yahoo.com
Website: www.geocities.com/cslewiscs
Cullman Christian School
PO Box 1204
Cullman AL 35056
Phone: (256) 739-0505
Contact: Allison Siegenthaler
Website: http://www.cullmanchristian.org
We are a K-12 independent Christian school which offers a cooperative program for homeschoolers.
Dayspring Christian Academy
Verbena, AL
Phone: (205) 755-8112
Contact: Donna Knox
E-mail: dayspringacademy@worldnet.att.net
Website: http://www.dsacademy.org
Requirements: Church school enrollment form to county, attendance of 140 days reported in
Jan and June, grades for a transcript reported Jan and June also.
Statement of faith or HSLDA membership not required.
Tuition: $75 a year for each family. Seniors will have added costs for diplomas.
Services: Legal covering, curriculum counseling, transcripts, diplomas,newsletter,
field trips, co-op classes,parent seminars.
Decatur Presbyterian Christian School
2306 Modous Rd SW
Decatur, AL 35603
Phone: 351-6010 (Church)
Contact: Jan Fincher - 350-4268
Must be member of this church.
Eden Academy
12379 Mickey Surwic Rd.
Brookwood, Al.35444
Phone: (205)556-1571
Contact: Christie Bunn, Administrator
E-mail: www.Eden_Academy_Homeschool@yahoo.com
Website: www.EdenAcademyHomeschool.bravehost.com
Requirements: Enrollment package must be completed and turned in before we can enroll
your child. Enrollment Is available statewide in Alabama. Parents can
use any curriculum they prefer. We recomend standardized testing (SAT)
but it is not required. (Standardized testing (SAT), GED fees are extra.)
Families ARE required to complete and turn in all admission forms before
their student will be enrolled. Attendance forms and report cards are
required to be turned in each semester. NO Statement of Faith is required.
HSLDA NOT required, but recommended.
Tuition: NO TUITION FEES. Annual registration fee of $50.00 per family, due upon
enrollment.
Services: Transcripts, homeschool organizational advice, curriculum consultation,
special needs students are welcome, social interaction with other students,
field trips offered, but not required, monthly newsletter (FREE online,
$10.00per year if mailed), optional class group projects (FREE, excluding
supplies), borrowers library, graduation prepairdness, dual enrollment,
optional holiday parties, 4-H(coming soon), yearbooks/scrapbooks (pending
interest), class rings, graduation ceremonies (fees extra), summer used
curriculum book sales, Electronic updates on calendar/events, we supply
attendance, report card, schedule, curriculum list forms.
Ideas from families to enrich our children's school life are always
welcome, contact the school administrator.
Eden Academy is a non-denominational church school~~~~an affiliate of Lamplighter's Church, Brookwood Alabama
We at Eden Academy believe that all parents should have the opportunity to homeschool
their children regardless of religion/beliefs, financial standing, race, sex, or
handicap. It is our mission to help provide a legal church school, to help give you
those opportunities. We have families enrolled in Eden Academy from Tuscaloosa and
Chilton counties at this time. We accept enrollment statewide. All of the staff at Eden
Academy are volunteers and are not paid any salary. Registration fees are used to cover
expenses of correspondence, ink, paper, stamps, etc.
Evangel Christian School
P.O. Box 1670, Alabaster, AL 35007
Phone: (205) 706-2595
Fax: (205) 621-4364
Contact: Bill Snuggs, Administrator
E-mail: http://www.evangelhomeschool.org
Tuition: Registration Fee: $175, Tuition: $35/month (9 months); Early Payment Options Available
Requirements: Subscribe to Statement of Faith and submit to Authority Structure of School as
established by Evangel Church, PCA and governed by School Board
Services: -Early Career Direction and opportunities through mentoring and internship programs
-Facilities to promote extracurricular activities
-Athletics at the highest level allowed
-Increased potential for scholarships
*HomeSchooling to Transform the Culture for Christ*
Everest Academy
Central Alabama (Birmingham area)
Phone: (205) 674-6030
Contact: Deb Spradlin, Administrator
E-mail: debbido4@charter.net
Website: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Everest
Excalibur Home Schools
107 Kannon Drive, Madison, AL 35758
Phone: (256-325-2663
Contact: Larry and Kathy Bond
E-mail: excalibur@knology.net
Website: http://www.excaliburhs.org
Faith Academy of Ridgecrest Baptist Church
912 31st St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
Phone: (205) 556-9404
E-mail: info@faithacademy.net
Website: http://www.faithacademy.net
Faith Christian Academy
PO Box 462
Alexander City, Al 35011
Phone: (205)234-3581
E-mail: ftchurch@webshoppe.net
Faith Community Christian School
Trussville, AL
Contacts: Robin Greer (205) 482-4460 and Melissa Jordan (205) 616-7947, Administrators
E-mail: melissafccs@gmail.com
Faith Covenant Academy
2302 Starmount Circle SW
Huntsville, AL 35802
Phone: (256) 536-5683
Contact: Mike Maze, Principal
Faith Presbyterian Christian School
P.O. Box 950 Robertsdale, AL 36567
Phone: (334) 947-5012
Contacts: Dr. Steve Cloud, Administrator (at school)
Laura Metz, Home School Coordinator(at home)
Laura Phone: (334) 962-3582
E-mail: metzjjr@gulftel.com
Requirements: Acceptance into the program according to the policy and handbook ....
will be mailed for previewing by request)... quarterly progress reports,
yearly standardized testing required, all work will be reviewed at the end
of the year, attendance records, curriculum proposals
Services: Legal covering, monthly newsletter, field trips, the option to participate
in the sports programs, all facilities and classes are available to our home
schooled students as well as our day school students, a diploma and
transcript that doesn't differentiate between day and home school students
unless otherwise requested, support in all areas of home schooling including
assistance in locating items and/or people to help you as you educate your
children, a Home School Coordinator whose purpose is to support and provide
assistance to the home school students and their families
Statement: Although the laws of Alabama require mild monitoring of homeschool families,
we in no way hinder what you choose to do with them. We strongly believe that
the education of your child is your decision. At the same time, as laws
become more strict, we want all the work that you do to be accepted and
appreciated by all that evaluate it in the future. Therefore, our
participation with you in the educational process of educating your children
is for the benefit of them and not the hinderance. If at any time this causes
a problem, we are open to discussing it and coming to a resolution. We do not
want to hinder the responsibility God has placed on you to educate your
children.
Faith Tabernacle Academy
3601 Florence Blvd., Florence, AL 35634
Phone: (256) 767-4382
Contact: Fannie Mae Box
E-mail: fta@ftchurch.com
Website: http://www.ftchurch.com
Forest Hill Christian School
20 Kirby St.
Mobile, AL 36607
Phone: (334)479-2434
Contact: Chris & Pam Rowe, Administrators
E-mail: CrowesNestx5@cs.com
Website: http://ourworld-top.cs.com/foresthillcs
Freedom Academy
26449 Salem-Minor Hill Rd.
Lester, AL 35647
Phone: (256) 732-2278
Office hours: 9am-4pm Tues -Fri
After hours contact Mary Jo Ramsey (coordinator) (256) 233-0974
Contact: Rev. K.Williams, Administrator
E-mail: finworkmin@netzero.net
Web Site: http://www.finishedwork.com
Requirements: 160 days minimum attendance required. 2 progress-attendance reports per year.
Tuition: $100 per year for entire family.
Services: Statewide coverage. Lots of field trips, activities, etc. High school diploma,
dual enrollment, college scholorship program. Annual SAT's. Support group.
Mission Statement: Christian, Inclusive, inter-denominational.
Statement of Faith: Not required.
HSLDA: HSLDA recommended but not required.
Gateway Academy
3300 Bell Road
Montgomery, AL 36116-1345
Phone: (334) 272-9494
Fax: (334) 272-9511
Contact: Leisa Larkin, Administrator
Phone: (334) 569-0045
E-mail: leisall112@aol.com
Web Site: http://members.aol.com/LeisaLL112/index.html
Requirements: Monthly attendance reports, lesson plan or journal, yearly orientation
meeting, transcript submitted each semester
We do not require HSLDA membership or statement of faith.
Tuition: $50 per year per family
Services: Legal covering, newsletter, activites, field trips, support meetings,
transcript form, graduation ceremony, diploma, optional classes meeting
once weekly with the purpose of providing help with high school level
courses (ie. this year we offered Algebra 2, physics & chemistry with labs,
plus others).
Good Shepherd Academy
5851 Plantation Rd
Theodore, AL 36582 (near Mobile)
Phone: (334) 653-8579
E-mail: Pseabrook@aol.com
Campus and Homeschooling programs, using ACE.
Good Shephard Homeschool
1480 Center Point Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35215
Phone: (205) 278-8343
Contact: Anne Boyd
E-mail: goodshepardhomeschool@hotmail.com
Website: http://goodshepherdhomeschool.org/default.aspx
Grace Bible Church School
P O Box 8165
Gadsden, AL 35902
Phone: (256) 442-7186
Contact: Laetitia Hutchinson
E-mail: BTAAHMA7@aol.com
Requirements: Statement of Faith. HSLDA membership. Quarterly Reports/Meetings with
Coordinator
Services: Field trips, optional classes, resource library and optional clubs (key club,
cheerleading squad)
Grace Presbyterian
PO Box 1086
Fort Payne, AL 35967
Phone: (256) 845-6986
Contact: Beverly Stewart, Coordinator
Gordon Lewis, Administrator (and pastor)
Haleyville Christian School
PO Box 622
Haleyville, AL 35565
Phone: (205) 486-3480
Harvest Church School
P.O.Box 8744, Dothan, AL 36303
Phone: (334) 677-1608
Contact: Libi Taylor
E-mail: libi@churchserve.com
Harvest Homeschool
520 Golden Springs Rd.
Anniston, AL 36207
Phone: (256) 832-3843
Contact: Laura or Mark Serrano
E-mail: Kidneygirl6@hotmail.com
Heritage Academy
1401 Montgomery Highway
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Phone: (205) 655-4886
Contact: Gilbert F. Douglas, III
E-mail: ke4nrl@bellsouth.net
Website: http://www.theheritageconnection.com
Heritage Academy of Fyffe Alabama
PO BOX 194 Fyffe, AL 35971
Contact: Tracie Wilkins
Phone: (256)638-8710
E-mail: Jwilkins87@farmerstel.com
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Heritage_Academy_of_Fyffe
Holy Spirit Academy
Montgomery, AL 36117
Contact: Joanie Armstrong, Administrator
E-mail: brettarmyof7@msn.com
Fees: $35.00 a year per family
We are a Catholic group but welcome other denominations.
Homeland Christian School
600 Main Street #204
Gardendale, AL 35071
or PO box 481
Warrior, Alabama 35180
Phone: 590-1357 after 1pm or cell 608-0987
Contacts: Steve and Debbie McKeever
E-mail: homelandeagles@hotmail.com
Hope Academy Homeschool
P.O. Box 1303
Lanett, AL 36863
Phone: (334) 644-HOME
Contact: Eva Rackow
E-mail: pastoreva@hopeacademyhomeschool.org
or thefathershouseministries@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.hopeacademyhomeschool.org
Hope Christian School
P.O. BOX 563
Alabaster, Alabama 35007-0563
Phone: (205) 664-2232
Fax: (205) 663-0287
Contacts: Wayne and Connie Atchison, Administrators
E-mail: hopecs@bellsouth.net
Other Contact: Dawn Burchfield (Executive Administrative Assistant)
Web Site: http://www.hopecs.net
Mission Statement: Support Christian Families in Home Education
Requirements: Statement of Faith, Religious Teachings, meetings three times a year,
4 reports year/ 2 semester reports, active participation in a local church,
and to be home during school hours. HSLDA membership recomended but not
required.
Tuition: (Per family) $30 to join, $15 assoc. fee, $23 a month (Sep.-May)
Services: Activities, field trips, support Group,library,resources, newsletter, records
and transcripts provided, diploma plan, coordinators, full sports - football,
basketball, baseball, soccer,etc.
Huntsville Christian Academy
165 West Park Loop
Huntsville, AL 35806
Phone: (256) 895-9550
Contact: Reggie Whiddon, director
Required: Must use ACE curriculum.
InnerLight Academy
Lakeview, Alabama
Phone: (205) 477-0825
Contact: Dena Anderson
E-mail: innerlightacademy@yahoo.com
Mission Statement: Unschoolers
Statement of Faith: None
HSLDA: Not required
365 days school year. Registration limited. Currently not taking new registrations.
Islamic Academy of Huntsville
1645 Sparkman Drive
Huntsville, Alabama 35816
Phone: (256) 722-9838
E-mail: islamicacademyofhuntsville@yahoo.com
Contacts: Sakinah Graham, Homeschool Coordinator
Fatma Abushagur, Principal
Mission Statement of the Homeschool Program: to support Alabama homeschooling families
Requirements: 1) Monthly attendance reports
2) Membership in the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA)
Tuition: $25 per family, monthly fee
Services: Record keeping, Support group, Curriculum planning resources, Accelerated
Reader Program, STAR Testing for reading comprehension, Standardized
testing (optional)
Jubilee Academy
PO Box 100993
Irondale, AL 35210
Phone: (205) 951-3106 voice/fax
(205) 956-2803 bulletin board
E-mail: jubileeacademy@yahoo.com
Website: http://jubileeministry.org/ja.html
Liberty Home Church
331 Kirby Rd.
Hillsboro, Al 35643
Phone: (256) 637-9322
Office hours: 9:am to 5:pm (central time)
Contact: Twanna Brown, Administrator
E-mail: libertyoutreachministries@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.freewebs.com/liberty_outreach
Tuition/Fees: $50.00 One Time Enrollment Fee (per family), $50.00 Yearly Registration
Fee (per family)
Requirements: Completed application package. Transcript from previous school (we will
request records from former schools and forward to parents/guardians).
Parents maintain records/transcripts. Grades and attendance turned in
every 9 weeks. Pleasant attitude. Signed Statement of Faith, profession
in the Lord Jesus Christ. Keep records of daily activities. Provide adult
supervision during school hours. 170 days attendance. Bible credit
required for graduation, which may be earned through church attendance
and daily bible reading program or other biblical studies directed by
parent. Liberty can help with this. Study plan must be submitted yearly.
Progress reviews are due twice a year. Standardized testing every spring
(recommended but not required by law). Lesson plan book must be kept.
9 week and semester grading forms. If you need help with ANY of these
requirements please contact us as we may be able to help.
Services: Yearly transcripts. Monthly newsletter. Field trips (coming soon).
Monthly activities (coming soon). Used book sales (donation by Homeschool
families). Administrator available for help with curriculum and other
homeschooling problems and questions. Easy access by phone or e-mail.
Electronic updates on calendar, events, insights, optional e-chats.
Coordinators to help give support, choose curriculum, methods, and they
are available to answer questions at any time through e-mail. Resources
available through internet. Standardized testing Information (coming soon).
Bible Studies online or for print. Group discount for HSLDA, if desired.
Periodic topical Internet chats. Lesson plan booklets or sheets
(downloadable or copy and print). Transcripts. Report card forms.
Easy access by phone, e-mail, or fax. Diplomas & Kindergarten diplomas
(at cost). Full or part time tutoring assistance (extra charge) (coming
soon). Online newsletter is free/a postal newsletter is $10 per year.
Curriculum information (coming soon). Local area get-togethers with others
(coming soon). Online educational information. Support for unschooling
and eclectic types schooling. Support group. Prayer partners.
Statement of Faith: Required. Practicing Christian Faith
HSLDA: Not required but prefered. We are members and give groups member discounts.
Life Academy
4545 Rainbow Drive
Rainbow City, AL 35906
Phone: (256) 413-3010
Contacts: Susan Strahan or Beth Porter, Administrators
LifeChurch
5567 Chalkville Road
Birmingham, AL 35235
Phone: (205) 853-7900
Contact: Kim Harris
E-mail: kim@lifechurch.ws
Web Site: http://www.lifechurch.ws
Lionheart Christian Academy
518 Hatfield Lake Road
Athens AL 35611
Phone: (256) 232-9146
Contact: Richard and Sheila Sparks
E-mail: lionheartacad@bellsouth.net
Web Site: http://lionheart.20m.com
Living Water Christian Academy
P.O. Box 87
Bear Creek, AL 35543
Contact: Jenese Dye, Administrator
Phone: (205) 485-3996
E-mail: lwca@tombigbee.com
Website: http://www.livingwaterchristianacademy.org
Requirements: No statement of faith. Must have an active email account. Families are required to meet with a LWCA
staff member and submit a report each quarter.
McCully Hill Christian School
2165 Bishop Ridge
West Blocton, Al 35184
Phone: (205) 938-2101
Fax: (205) 938-3905
Contact: Martha Weed
E-mail: Jimmymart1972@msn.com
Website: http://www.mccullyhillchristianschool.com
Tuition: starting as low as $25 a month per family
Other Fees: cost of books from an approved curriculum
ACEA fees: $40 a year in August
Requirements: Students must complete assigned work from an approved curriculum, meet at scheduled
monthly turn-in times to bring grades, work, tuition etc.... Students must maintain
passing grades in order to stay enrolled at McCully Hill Christian School. Each
student must "walk" at graduation in order to receive diploma.
Services: Monthly newsletter, scheduled office hours, honor society for advanced students, on-staff
math teacher, on-staff counselor, on-staff pastor, monthly activities, one big end of year
trip, honor society trips, and "bus trips." Military I.D. number for acceptance to the
military after completion of high school, members of ACEA and CHEF's. Standardized testing
in the spring of every school year, a Jr./Sr. prom, and high-school graduation services.
Mentor Academy
An Outreach Home School of Christ Church United Methodist
P.O. Box 361325
Birmingham, AL 35236
Phone: (205) 987-5315
Contact: Pete Smith, Administrator
Fax: (205) 985-7129
E-mail: cpsmith@mentoracademy.org
Unique Program: Mentor Academy's Unique Three Cornerstone Program
1. We recommend professionally prepared goal-directed computer or Internet multi-media curriculum.
2. We design and develop good, flexible curriculum and experiences that meet the parents and
student's interests, college plans, and/or career-oriented, vocational ambitions.
3. We monitor student progress, guide and encourage the student's educational efforts, provide
parental feedback, answer questions to reduce parent's anxieties about home schooling, all with
1-on-1, face-to-face mentoring sessions in the family home at regular intervals. This approach
also frees the home school parent from some of the burden of instruction especially in the more
complicated high school subjects such as Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, etc.
Requirements: Middle and High School students only. Mentor Academy will consider all students including: gifted
students, students with a strong passion for a particular field of study: science, music, carpentry,
dentistry, etc.
We also include students with some physical limitations, ADD or ADHD students, mildly "at risk"
students and others.
Coverage Area: Primarily Over-The-Mountain Jefferson County and North Shelby County.
Extra charges for out of the Coverage Area Students.
Tuition: $100 one time enrollment fee, $100 Initial Assessment Fee.
Weekly in-home mentoring sessions: $1,450/semester, required for at least one semester with all new
home school students.
Every three week in-home mentoring sessions: $625 /semester.
Curriculum costs depend on courses. Estimate: $200 per semester.
Services: In addition to the in-home mentoring sessions: guidance assistance, limited tutoring, transcripts,
legal covering, and filing of church school enrollment forms, school records and transcripts.
Messianic Jewish Academy
Phone: (334) 265-1856
Contact: Becky Davis
Mt. Carmel Christian School
PO Box 777
Sayre AL 35
or
1284 County Road 545
Hanceville AL
Phone: (256) 352-2570
E-mail: originalteacher@wmconnect.com
Covering all areas.
Mt. Hope United Methodist Church School
561 Highway 93
Haleyville, AL 35565
Phone: (205) 485-8405
Contact: Janice Carroll
E-mail: mt_hope_united_church_school@yahoo.com
Narrow Way Christian Academy
P.O.Box 143
Dawson,Alabama 35963
Phone: (256)659-5945
Fax: (256)659-5945
Contact: David & Rhonda Weathers, Administrators
E-mail: narrowway@farmerstel.com
Tuition: The school fee is $125.00 the first year and $100.00 for re-enrolling
families each year after.
Requirements: You must submit a progress report twice a year.They are due by January
20th and June 20th.
Services: *A church cover necessary to comply with state law for
compulsory attendance requirements defined in the Alabama codes
*basic curriculum information
*submits church school enrollment form to the local Board of Education on
the behalf of the parents.
*requests academic records from previous school
*issues transcripts and diplomas when the proper requirements have been
met and necessary info has been given by the parents to the administrator
*available five days a week (Mon. thru Fri.) to answer any questions you
may have
*enrollment for grades K-12
*diplomas for kindergarten and eighth grade if parents wish to give them
New Life Christian Academy
P.O. Box 211012
Montgomery, AL 36121
Phone Number: (334)541-3556 or (334)201-3275 Saturday and Sunday
Fax Number: (334)541-3556
Contact: Kent and Terry McKee, Directors
Email contact: JubileeCurriculum@juno.com
Coordinators: Terry McKee and Maria McKee
Mission Statement: Support Home Education in Alabama
Requirements: Orientation meeting at beginning of the year, four quarterly reports
which include attendance records, and a journal is suggested or some form
of recordkeeping. No enrollment with HSLDA required. No signed Statement
of Faith required (however a statement of faith is provided for information
only in the information packet for the school)
Tuition: $25/year Per Family New Home Educators; $10 Re-Enrollment
Services: Many thematic support group meetings and some speakers offered throughout
the year,field trips regularly scheduled throughout the year, extensive
resource library with books,games, etc., to check out, a newsletter:
"Eclectic Home Schoolers of Alabama" - includes meeting/activity/field trip
schedule, permanant records, High School transcripts and counseling, high
school diploma provided, report Cards, curriculum help/suggestions/counseling,
and legal coverage
Other Information: Home schoolers from different church schools are invited to participate
in our program called "The Masters' Touch" (upper and lower case M, God as
Master and artists as masters of their trade) which is a chronologically
arranged, all subjects tied together, unit study co-op program for
homeschoolers based on my curriculum, "The JUBILEE! Curriculum." One day per
week, homeschoolers (K-12) meet and do activities that are best suited for a
group and include supplies (e.g., a full science lab, a car engine to rebuild,
art materials, musical instruments, etc.) that are hard for one family to
provide. The program includes Science, History, Music & Art (both instruction
for skills & appreciation), and Drama. I'm adding several other electives
like English, Math, Chemistry, Biology, etc. The high school courses include
preparation for taking the SAT, ACT, CLEP, and AP test. I'm allowing groups
all over the country to participate. I provide all the curriculum and books
for the rest of the week and supplies, etc., for co-op day. I hire a director
to organize the group in his or her area. The teachers are homeschoolers who
receive tuition in exchange for their help. There are slots for helpers too.
Please contact us if your are interested in joining our program or setting up
one of your own!
From our Statement of Faith:
"We believe that parents are responsible for the rearing and education of
their children before God and that no one has the right to take away that
responsibility or control from a parent."
New Life Christian School
2838 Ruffner Road
Birmingham, AL 35235
Phone: (205) 838-1068 (church)
Contact: Peggy Bedwell, Director Phone: (205) 699-4464
E-mail: pbedwell@juno.com
Requirements: Must be member of New Life & recieve pastor approval. Mandatory initial
meeting to start the year, daily journal of child's school work, attendance reports,
require membership in HSLDA (or equivalent), one full-time parent in the home with a
minimum of a G.E.D. or high school diploma.
Tuition: $10 Registration & $20 monthly tuition per family (Sept-May
Services: Legal covering, permanent records and transcripts, support, monthly field trips/activities,
high school diploma program, and standardized testing available.
North Alabama Christian School
Phone: (256) 657-3380
Contact: Sandra Summerford
E-mail: northalabamachristianschool@yahoo.net
Web Site: http://www.northalabamachristianschool.net
North Alabama Friends School
3322 Memorial Parkway SW
Suite #232 Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: (256) 650-0366
Contact: Caroline Lampert, Educational Director
E-mail: 75051.2021@compuserve.com
Web Site: http://www.nafshomeschool.com
Requirements: Meet regularly with a coordinator, keep records of attendance and daily
activities, and provide adult supervision between the hours of 8:00 and 3:00.
Statement of faith or HSLDA membership not required.
Tuition: $50 Enrollment Fee, then September - May payments
Tuition depends on number of children:
1 child $40
2 children $50
3+ children $60
Services: Legal covering, school records/transcripts, a coordinator's support, a
monthly newsletter highlighting activities and field trips, a high school
diploma program, as well as the use of the Friends School resource library,
science and math kits, teaching aids and optional yearly standardized testing.
Oakley Station Christian School
A Ministry of Old Union Baptist Church located in Bibb Co.
in the Brierfield area on Oakley Station Rd. (Co. 33) just off of 139.
Phone: 205-665-1814
Contacts: Connie Lawley
Phone: (205) 665-1814
E-mail: pasogalinbama@aol.com
Our Lady of Good Counsel
(Serving Catholic home school families in the Birmingham area.)
6533 Bear Creek Road
Sterrett, AL 35147
Phone: (205) 672-7947
Contacts: Bob and Barbara Whitworth, Administrators
E-mail: BAH851@aol.com
Requirements: Quarterly reports, yearly attendance report, and 4 faculty meetings per year.
No statement of faith or HSLDA membership required.
Tuition: NO Fees
Services: Monthly newsletter, activities almost every Friday
(includes one monthly field trip)
Our Lady of Guadalupe
P.O. Box 160186
Mobile, AL 36616
Phone: (251) 341-5154
Contacts: Todd & Angelle Sylvester
E-mail: a_sylvester@comcast.net
Outlook Academy
P.O. Box 1027
Millbrook, AL 36054
Phone: (334) 285-0649
Contacts: Carren and Daniel Joye, Administrators
E-mail: carren@onlineus.com
Web Site: http://www.outlookacademy.org or http://www.outlookacademy.com
Requirements: Annual membership fee per family with a child of compulsory age (7 to 16 years);
One-time enrollment fee; Completed Church School Enrollment Form provided by
Outlook Academy; Completed Admission Form provided by Outlook Academy; Membership
in Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) or another pre- paid legal
assistance program suggested but not required; Twice yearly
attendance reports submitted via email or postal mail; and Internet access, with
exceptions granted on an individual family basis.
Tuition: $20 one-time enrollment fee upon submission of required forms; $250 annual
membership fee per family with a child of compulsory age (7 to 16 years) due
upon submission of required forms or by August 15 of each year (minus any
discounts listed below).
Discounts (These discounts are available to all home schooling families):
40% membership discount for families who live in Montgomery, Elmore and
Autauga counties (resulting in a $150 fee if this discount is applied alone);
35% membership discount for families with email and Internet access (resulting
in a $162.50 fee if this discount is applied alone); 75% membership discount if
both of the above discounts apply (resulting in a $62.50 fee); and Waiver of all
membership fees for families who are members of Tri-County Community Church.
Other charges: $100 annual membership fee per family who wishes to use our
services but does not have a child of compulsory age (Associate Membership).
(Discounts may be applied.)
Services: Outlook Academy uses today’s available technology to assist families in making
the home schooling process as easy and efficient as possible. As a result, we
offer services beyond the state regulations, and many of these services are
Internet-based. These services include: Providing convenient web-based
record-keeping of attendance to home schooling families; Maintaining a monthly
email newsletter and a web site featuring news of home schooling interests, a
network of member families, and a forum for home educators to connect with each
other for information, support and encouragement; Offering a web-based
family-school calendar and web-based family-school email, with email addresses
for each individual parent and child; Supplying a packet of information on
Outlook Academy and home schooling in general to each member family; Responding
to inquiries from member families and people who are thinking about home
schooling via email, phone, postal mail or in person; and Remaining abreast
of any laws, regulations and legal issues that may pertain to home schooling
in Alabama and disseminating this information to members.
Oxford Christian School
P.O. Box 7892
Oxford, AL 36203
Phone: (256) 835-5852
Contact: Steve and Renae Pruitt, Administrators
Web Site: www.oxfordchristianschool.com
E-mail: renaepruitt@oxfordchristianschool.com
Parkway Christian School
9753 Parkway East
Birmingham, AL 35215
Phone: (205) 836-8845 (church)
Fax: (205) 836-8703 (church)
Contact: Latisha Gaynus, Director
E-mail: voc71@usa.net
Requirements: Faculty meetings 4 times a year for new families and 3 times a year for
returning families, standardized testing every spring, Bible is to be taught
in all grades, daily journal of child's school work, attendance reports,
being active in a local church, sign a statement of faith, require
membership in HSLDA, and one full-time parent in the home with a minimum of
a G.E.D. or high school diploma.
Tuition: $20 Registration & $25 monthly tuition (Sept-May)
Services: Legal covering, permanent records and transcripts, support, monthly field
trips/activities, Mom's Night Out (quarterly), newsletter twice a year, high
school diploma program, and standardized testing.
Pathways Academy
P. O. Box 5273
Glencoe, Alabama 35905-0273
Phone: (256)-494-1600
Contact: Tammy Jackson, Director
E-mail: tams2@bellsouth.net
Web Site: http://www.pathways-academy.org
Requirements: Each family is responsible for selection of its own educational method
and components of curriculum. All educational methods are considered equally
valuable and viable. Attendance report required in accordance with Alabama
state law. Length of school year suggested at 140 days.
Tuition: First time registration fee of $35.00 per family. Tuition of $125 per year.
Services: Legal covering for the satellite classroom. Filing of church school enrollment
form, school records and transcripts. Coordination of achievement testing (at
students' expense). Basic curriculum information. Recognition programs
(include the National Spelling Bee, Book It, and Scholastic Books). Issues
transcripts and graduation diplomas, according to stated requirements.
Our Resource Center, located in Glencoe, AL is open on Thursdays from 12-4pm ONLY
(excluding holidays, special homeschool events, and the months of June and December).
Please remember that we are also homeschooling our own children, so please call
or visit us only during these hours.
Pinson Christian Academy
(Open statewide - Located in Jefferson Co.)
P.O. Box 129
Pinson, AL 35126
Phone: (205) 681-7013
Contacts: Vanessa Carlson
E-mail: pinsonchristianacademy@yahoo.com
Requirements: Open to Christian families only. Additional requirements are listed in application.
Application provided upon request.
Tuition: Registration $35.00 before Aug 1st, $55.00 after Aug 1st, $25.00 tuition monthly
Praise Christian School
2633 Dawes Rd.
Mobile, AL 36695
Phone: (251) 639-1959 or (251) 219-4460
Contact: Bonita L. Harris
E-mail: bonitaharris@netzero.net
Web Site: http://www.praisechristianschool.com
Prince of Peace Schools
253 Ivy Place (Chaplains Office)
Oxford, AL 36203
Phone: (256)831-9135
Fax: (866) 262-9491
Contact: Rev. Melissa F. McClellan, Admin/Chaplain
E-mail: militanthousewife@cableone.net
Web Site: debbiebarton@fbcdecatur.org
Web Site: http://www.fbcdecatur.org
Robinson Springs Academy
5980 Main St.
Millbrook, AL 36043
Phone: (334) 328-7021
Contact: Renae Perry, administrator
E-mail: http://www.rsum.org/rsa
Rosewood Academy
1301 Rosewood Drive
Maytown, AL 35118 (just west of Birmingham)
Phone: (205) 786-2209
Contact: Vesta Bidwell
E-mail: vbidwell@charter.net
Requirements: Send enrollment form to county/city BOE, submit attendance record at end of year,
140 days required.
Tuition: Enrollment fee $65 per family each year.
Services: Local support group, phone contact, diplomas, graduation ceremony, transcripts,
field trips, co-op organized by parents.
Sacred Grove Academy
P.O. Box 186
Auburn, AL 36831
Phone: (334) 821-4683
Contact: Linda Kerr
E-mail: homeschool@sacredgroveacademy.org
Web Site: http://www.sacredgroveacademy.org
Requirements: Sacred Grove Academy exists to serve Pagan families in Alabama who want to
homeschool their children. We require no statement of faith nor church
membership.
Tuition: $50 per year per family, plus a one-time enrollment fee of $25 per child.
Shelby Fellowship Academy
Phone: (205)420-8135
Contact: Paul Lambert
E-mail: mrslamb@southtek.com
Web Site: http://www.shelbyfellowshipacademy.org
Requirements: Shelby Fellowship Academy only requires what the state requires of Alabama
homeschoolers. Enrollment with our school requires a $40.00 peryear/per
family enrollment fee and a completed enrollment packet. HSLDA is optional,
but recommended.
Services: A ministry of Shelby New Testament Fellowship, Shelby Fellowship Academy offers
an affordable homeschooling option for Alabama homeschooling families.
Tuition: $40 per year per family
Mission Statement: Shelby New Testament Fellowship Academy is set up for families who need
a cover school and wish to follow the state's requirements for homeschooling,
without unnecessary, additional burdens placed upon them.
SMIC Academy
2281 Old Tyler Road, Hoover, AL 35226
Phone: (205) 978-9153
E-mail: darcyterry@juno.com
Web Site: http://www.smicacademy.org
Southcrest Christian School
4317 South Shades Crest Road
Bessemer, Al 35022
Phone: (205) 425-5705
Directors: Tim and Donna McDow
E-mail contact: TMacs6@aol.com
Mission Statement available upon request.
Requirements: Statement of faith, membership in HSLDA if mandatory school age, grading
period grades required, and 3 meetings required each year.
Tuition: Application - $10, Registration - $25 (Both one time per family)
Tuition $180 per year (payable monthly)
Services: Legal coverage, activities, field trips, support group, resource center
with materials to check out, records and transcripts, diploma plan, help
with curriculum plans when needed, monthly newsletter, and co-op classes.
Trinity United Methodist Church
800 2nd Ave.
Opelika, AL
Contact: J. Spano
E-mail: Spanojs@vetmed.auburn.edu
Must be a member of the church.
Truth and Freedom Home School Academy
62 Livingstone Lane
Decatur, AL 35603
Phone: (256) 303-7184
Office hours (for phone contact): Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
E-mail: webmaster@truthandfreedomacademy.org
Web Site: http://www.truthandfreedomacademy.org
Tuition: Our registration fee is $80 per family per year.
Enrollment area: North Alabama / Statewide
United Christian Academy
P.O. Box 393
Scottsboro, AL 35768
Phone: (256) 259-5560
E-mail: uc_academy@yahoo.com
Requirements, tuition, and services can be found on our website at:
http://ucacademy.tripod.com
Valhermoso Christian School
P.O. Box 26
Valhermoso Spring’s, AL 35775
Telephone: (256) 778-8864
Fax: (256) 778-8864
Contact: Patricia Lang, Administrator
Email: eplang@bellsouth.net
Tuition: $25.00 registration fee + $100.00 yearly tuition fee
There are extra charges for some provisions
Requirements: Signed Statement of Cooperation, Keep records of daily attendance and
daily activities, Submit two semester attendance records that will be provided
for parents, Submit Course of Study Plan that will be provided for parents.
Services: School records / transcripts, Coordinator support, Monthly newsletter highlighting
activities and fieldtrips, Curriculum help / suggestions / counseling, Drivers
license forms, SAT Testing (for high school students), CAT Testing (for elementary
and JR. High students), Report Cards provided for parents, High School diploma
provided, Graduation Ceremony, Grade Promotion Ceremony, Science Club (which meets
monthly), Christian Character Class (which meets monthly), First Aid and Personal
Health Class (which meets monthly), Behavior, Manners, and Etiquette Class (which
meets monthly), Community Service Program (which meets monthly), 4-H Club information,
regular meetings, School Photographs, Holiday Parties, Monthly Mom’s Morning Out
Meeting for Children, One monthly field trip for school, and several through out
year with classes, Thanksgiving Dinner Fellowship, Christmas Play, Prayer Support
Valleydale Academy
2408 Valleydale Road
Birmingham, Al. 35244
Phone: (205) 987-6286
Fax: (205) 987-9180
Contact: Susan Hubbard (205) 987-6286
E-mail: valleydaleacademy@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://school.al.com/school/Valleydale
VAST Network
PO Box 8391
Huntsville, AL 35808
Phone: (256) 829-1074
Contact: Christie Berry, director
E-mail Contact: cberry@iol-12.net
Web Site: http://www.vastnetwork.org
We are a network of independent educators, homeschooling parents and professionals
working together to provide alternative education opportunities for children with
varied abilities. We offer help and education for families of children with unique
educational needs through access to curriculum, information about laws, and help
with other specific educational concerns. We train parents and students to be
advocates for educational excellence in all settings. Our school is a multi-cultural,
multi-ability, multi-faith homeschool covering. VAST Network helps families meet the
needs of children in private or home school through the many services that we provide
our members. Our membership programs are a Services Membership provided primarily
for families whose children are already enrolled in a private or home school and
School Enrollment which provides a homeschool covering for families that have chosen
to homeschool. Some of our services include resource centers, training workshops,
help with modificaiton and development of curriculum, access to discounted special
services such as tutoring, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy
consultations. We also provide a mentoring program and support network for new
homeschoolers. We are sponsored by OneFaith Ministries.
Veritas Christian Academy
PO Box 4552, Huntsville, AL 35815
Phone: (256) 216-0783 or (256) 337-1813
Contact: S. A. Crooks
E-mail: dsafford@comcast.net
The Way Home Christian School
(state-wide organization based in north Alabama)
2462 Lawrence Cove Road
Eva, AL 35621
Phone: (256) 482-2801
Contact: Stuart and Martha Whitney, Directors
E-mail: thewayhome@viafamily.com
Web Site: http://www.thewayhome.info
Coordinators: Contact the Whitney's for area coordinators.
Requirements: Signed Statement of Cooperation required which includes a profession of
faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, religious teachings: Bible credit required
for graduation, at least one mandatory meeting per year, and progress reviews
due twice a year. HSLDA membership not required
Tuition: One time registration fee for first time families:$25
Enrollment fee: $125 annually
Beginning with fourth year, annual fee reduced to $100 (Payment plan available
Services: Legal coverage, activities and field trips offered (amount varies based
on support group area), resources are available (varies based on area support
group), monthly newsletter, records and transcripts, coordinators help and
support, diploma plan, and prayer support.
Weatherly Road Christian Academy
Phone: (256) 880-9402
Contact: John and June Romeo
Required: Must be a member of Weatherly Road Christian Church.
Whitesburg Baptist
6806 Whitesburg Dr.
Huntsville, AL 35802
Phone: (256) 883-0311
Contact: Susan Harris
Required: Must be active in your church.
Woodland West Christian School
PO Box 190
Adamsville, AL 35005
Phone: (205) 674-8699