Academics
Accreditations and Affiliations
Calvary Academy is accredited by or affiliated with the following organizations:
Illinois State Board of Education
Association of Christian Teachers and Schools
National Association of Secondary School Principals
The College Board
Illinois Elementary School Association
Illinois High School Association
Curriculum
Calvary Academy uses a variety of curricula, including BJU Press (Bob Jones University), Gospel Publishing House, A Beka and Glencoe (McGraw-Hill). The overarching goal of our approach to curriculum is to provide high-quality academic content while maintaining a Biblical world view.
Testing
Nationally standardized testing is conducted each year to evaluate student academic achievement. These tests are also used as part of our continuous improvement process to evaluate the efficacy of both our curriculum and teaching methods. Grades K-7 use the Stanford Achievement Test (SAT), grades 8 and 9 use Explore, and 10th grade uses the PLAN test. 11th grade students take PSAT/NMSQT and the ACT.
Technology
Calvary Academy is committed to expanding and enhancing the use of technology as an integral tool to enhance the educational experience. Current uses of technology include SMART Boards, computers in each classroom, computer lab, science lab, high-speed Internet access, HeadMaster Online, and enhanced student-teacher-parent communication via voicemail, email and Web technologies.
Colleges and Universities
Calvary Academy graduates have been accepted to numerous colleges and universities across the country, including such varied institutions as: the University of Illinois, Evangel, Duke, Notre Dame, Cornell, Illinois Institute of Art, Belmont, Harvard, Purdue, Arizona State, Wheaton, Howard University, Savannah College of Art and Design, Morehouse, Oral Roberts and Liberty University.
Our graduates have gone on to successful careers in ministry, medicine, law, business, education, the U.S. military, art and design, government, and entertainment.