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What makes CCA different from other schools?
Calvary Christian Academy is a Christ-centered,
nondenominational academy. Our vision is to unleash each student’s God-given
talents through Christ-centered academic excellence. We are
devoted to developing the whole person and instilling a
lifelong passion for learning, leading and serving.
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Are you accredited?
Not yet. This will be our second year as a school.
From the time a school is open, it takes 3 years to earn
accreditation. We have plans to get accredited through
the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). By the time we begin offering Middle School and High School
age classes, we hope to receive our accreditation.
n What curriculum are you using?
Our teaching materials come from A Beka Book, a well-regarded publisher, which has been developing and refining curriculum for use in Christian schools for 50 years. To download a complete overview of the curriculum, click here.
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What is the average class size?
The average class size will range from 18-20 students in a
class.
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What type of student are you looking for?
We look for students who are motivated to pursue higher
education, to grow in a personal faith in Jesus Christ and
to serve the Lord, their families, and their communities.
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Are parents welcome to be involved at CCA?
As we step out in faith on this huge endeavor, we know that
that parent volunteers will be essential in the operation of
the school. We pray that parents can become involved
in all aspects of CCA.
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Do CCA students wear a uniform?
We have a 'Standard of Dress" for our students to wear. The standard of dress consists of navy or khaki pants/skirt/skort/shorts
and polo shirts in either short or long sleeve.
A standard of dress
helps students to focus on Christ by eliminating undue focus
on clothing and designer labels and a preoccupation with
outward appearance. We want to be imitators of God by
focusing on the heart.
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What
transportation options are available?
CCA is unable to provide transportation to and from the
school. We understand that many parents are
interested in carpooling, so we will be creating a 'Parent
Information Board" where parents can post their contact
information. CCA does not have the staffing to
maintain this board.
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Do you offer
child care before and/or after school?
Not at this time. But this is something we are praying
about.
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How are
admissions decisions made?
Each student’s file is reviewed by the Admission Committee. The
admissions committee of CCA carefully and prayerfully weighs
each application for enrollment based on the following
criteria:
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Affirmation of and
compliance with the biblical standards or morality and
ethics as taught and upheld by Calvary Chapel Rio Grande
Valley and Calvary Chapel Academy
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Willingness and
desire to follow Jesus Christ
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Regular involvement
in a Bible-teaching church
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Student’s grades,
standardized tests, and conduct
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Interview(s) with
parents/guardians
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CCA assessment
results
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Parent/Guardian
commitment to uphold all school policies and procedures
- Student’s desire to
attend CCA
