Programs
Explore some of the programs that Calvary Academy offers.
Vertical Extreme Summer Program
For kids entering Kindergarten through 7th grade, Verical Extreme Summer Program is an exciting twist on Summer Camp! VE is extremely convenient. Sign up in advance for one week or all summer. It is open M-F, 7 am - 6 pm from June 6th - August 12th. Pick up your registration packet at Calvary Academy. Receive a discount for early registration until May 31st.
VE serves daily breakfast, hot lunch and snacks. Plans for the summer include roller-skating, ice skating, swimming, cooking, movies, glo-golf, art, museums, parks, the zoo, and more!
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Calvary Academy offers an ambitious financial aid program, which enables deserving, qualified students to become or remain a part of the school. This program is underwritten by numerous “Friends of Calvary Academy” and the annual school auction. It is our desire to make Christian Education available to any family who desires to place their student at Calvary Academy.
We would love to talk with you over the phone or sit down with you. You can contact us to get this started. You will find any forms you need for download to the right.
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.
Athletics
Calvary Academy Sports Calendar
Check out Calvary Academy's new online sports calendar One School Street! No username or ID necessary!
Sports News
Just a reminder that if you plan to play a sport during the 2011-2012 school year, you must have an updated physical on file with the school before you can begin participating in practices and games. JH softball and JH baseball begins the end of July! Don’t miss out on the first practice! For your convenience you can download the IESA/IHSA sports physical in the column to the right.
Calvary Academy Athletics
Calvary Academy offers a variety of sports at the inter-scholastic level. Sports offered for boys are: basketball, golf, baseball and track. For girls, Calvary Academy offers volleyball, softball, cheerleading, track and basketball. The goal of Calvary athletics is to develop the student athlete physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
Mission of Calvary Academy Athletics
The athletic department exists to provide both female and male student athletes an experience in athletics that will foster in them Christian values, healthy bodies, and wholesome attitudes towards teamwork, personal commitment, hard work and competition. It also exists to provide for the entire school community a wholesome and high quality athletic program that brings glory to God and dignity to the school.
Our philosophy is to compete. We will put the best team on the floor in order to win the game. If we are so far behind that we can’t win or so far ahead that we can’t lose, then we will try to get everyone in the game. Calvary Academy has had several teams compete and win at the Regional, Sectional and State Levels.
We begin forming teams at the elementary level to allow students to remain together throughout high school. We believe in teamwork and allowing students to build healthy relationships through athletics.
SAINTS Code of Conduct
SAINTS are young men and women of Calvary Academy who pride themselves as students and members of our community. They not only represent themselves and their families, but also their fellow classmates, the school, their coaches and ultimately our Lord Jesus Christ.
As our programs continue to grow and prosper, the student athletes will constantly be in the eye of their fellow students and the general public. They will strive to be leaders and conduct themselves in such a manner as to be praised as exemplary young Christian men and women.
SAINTS set goals for themselves. To attain these goals, they base their lifestyle on Christian principles, hard work, 100% effort, sacrifice, determination, punctuality and persistence. Just as these ideals will bring recognition to the individual students, they will also reap rewards in the classroom and earn these student athletes greater respect as individuals.
SAINTS always have their heads up. They are respectable people in a respected program.
SAINTS always have their priorities in the proper order: God first, others second and themselves third.
SAINTS display consideration and courtesy for other students, staff and visitors to our school. They show self-control and accept responsibility for their behavior. A SAINT observes our code of conduct at all times and in all locations. This includes observing the code of conduct whether on or off campus.
Our School
Mission & Vision
Calvary Academy is a Christian school for junior kindergarten through twelfth grade students. The Academy is committed to the furtherance of Christ and focuses on the individual's spiritual, physical and academic needs.
History
On August 25, 1977 Calvary Academy opened its doors for the first time. Calvary Academy was created as one of Calvary Temple's highest priorities of youth missions. The Calvary Academy mission statement defines not only the desired educational excellence but also the spiritual values and goals. Because public schools are prohibited from providing Christian education, founding Pastor and Mrs. Johnson felt a great need to establish a Christian school where "a quality education in a wholesome Christian environment" could be pursued.
Calvary Temple has become known and recognized in this community and in other places in the world for its many programs offered for young people.
Calvary Academy’s Objectives
Providing education in a Christian environment begins with the fundamental assumptions that an infinite and personal God exists, that He is the Creator of the universe and mankind, and has revealed Himself through His creation and the Christian scriptures. The culmination of His revelation was that through Him we have eternal life.
The curricular offerings of the Academy shall fulfill the entrance requirements of Illinois colleges and/or universities. All activities, teaching and administrative functions shall be consistent with Christian scripture and the mission of the Academy. Administration, faculty, and staff shall be academically and spiritually qualified to carry out this mission.
Completion of the Academy’s secondary education program should enable each student to be a contributing member of society in a career or continue post-secondary education. The curriculum will be broad enough to enable students to enroll and excel in a college preparatory curriculum.
Calvary Academy is a supplement to parents seeking to honor the admonition to “train up” (Proverbs 22:6), and provide regular instruction regarding spiritual matters for their children (Deuteronomy 4:9 and 6:6-9).
Because Christ lives, we believe young peoples’ lives will be changed for a better future and eternity.
Board Of Education
Authority and duties of the Calvary Academy Board of Education shall be as conferred and prescribed by the Board of Calvary Temple Christian Center. Matters pertaining to the educational system shall be vested with the Academy Board of Education. In the interpretation of the authority and duties of the Academy Board of Education, it is understood that the Academy Board of Education shall act as a legislative body in determining the general policies for the control and operation of the Academy. The execution of these policies shall be the responsibility of the administrative staff directed by the chief administrative officer.
A listing of School Board members can be obtained through the school office.
Accreditation and Recognition
Calvary Academy is accredited through the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) and is recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education, which is the highest form of recognition the Illinois State Board of Education provides private schools.
Enrollment
We have resources available to help you get enrolled and learn about financial aid opportunities. Take a moment to review them to the right. We would love to meet with you on the phone or in person. Please contact us if you are interested in meeting.
Enrollment Procedures
New enrollment is handled by a private appointment with an administrator. An application packet, handbook, and financial information will be provided to the family during this appointment. All paperwork must be completed and returned to the Academy office before a decision will be made regarding enrollment. A copy of the student’s latest report card or current transcript will be requested for admission. A current physical, immunizations, and an official birth certificate is required by October 15 of each school year. The administration will review all applications and determine whether academic testing is necessary before admission. There is a preset testing fee due on the date of testing.
Admission to Calvary Academy is based upon the following criteria:
• A student should be in good standing at their previous school.
• The student has a desire to be in a Christian school.
• The parents have a desire to partner with a Christian school.
• The Partnership between the family and the school provides the opportunity for the student to achieve the mission of the school.
• Calvary Academy has limited resources for students with learning or behavioral disabilities. If or once identified, a determination will need to be made on whether Calvary Academy can meet the student’s academic, emotional, and physical needs.
• The parents must demonstrate the resources to meet the financial obligations regarding the tuition at Calvary Academy.
Tuition Options
Tuition fees will be announced yearly, prior to re-enrollment. There are three tuition payment plans available:
(A) One payment in full by July 1st.
(B) If option A is chosen, there is a 3% reduction in tuition upon payment in full by July 10th
(C) Two payments due by July 1st and December 1st.
(D) Automatic monthly withdrawals from a checking or savings account through the FACTS Management Co.
Financial Aid
Calvary Academy offers an ambitious financial aid program, which enables deserving, qualified students to become or remain a part of the school. This program is underwritten by numerous “Friends of Calvary Academy” and the annual school auction. It is our desire to make Christian Education available to any family who desires to place their student at Calvary Academy.
We would love to talk with you over the phone or sit down with you. You can contact us to get this started. You will find any forms you need for download to the right.
About Calvary Academy
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