Welcome to Calvary Academy's Virtual Parent Night!

We are excited to begin another great school year at Calvary Academy, and we are so glad your family is part of the CA family!

Meet the Teacher Night was our opportunity to welcome families back to campus, introduce you to your student's teachers, and give you a chance to see the classroom and make those important first connections. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Now that the school year is underway, Virtual Parent Night is your opportunity to review important information that will help your family have a successful year at Calvary Academy. We've gathered videos and resources to help you better understand classroom expectations, school procedures, communication, and other important details.

Where to Begin

Please begin by watching the video messages from Calvary Academy Superintendent Dr. Jay Hinckley and Calvary Academy Principal Mrs. Jessica Smith below.

Each family should also receive an introductory email from their student's teacher(s) this week, if you have not already received one.

If you have not received communication from your child's teacher, please contact the Academy Office to verify that we have your current email address on file.

New to Calvary Academy?

We are especially glad you're here! We know there is a lot to learn when joining a new school, and we want to make the transition as easy as possible. Take some time to review the information provided, and please don't hesitate to ask questions.

If you have not yet had the opportunity to meet your student's teacher or visit the classroom, please contact us to arrange a time to come in. Our teachers and staff are always happy to connect with you and help your family feel at home at Calvary Academy.

Thank you for choosing Calvary Academy! We are grateful to partner with you and look forward to a wonderful school year together.

The FACTS Family Portal provides access to:

• Grades
• Attendance
• Report Cards
• Tuition & Billing
• Student Information
• School Information (Menu/Calendar)

Parents are encouraged to log in regularly.

Instructions for Creating a FACTS Family Portal Login:

• Please go to www.factsmgt.com.
• Select Parent Log In from the menu bar and FACTS Family Portal from the drop-down menu.
• After the FACTS Family Portal Login screen opens, please select Create New Family Portal Account.
• Enter CALV-IL into the District Code field.
• Enter in the Email field your email address as provided in your application to the school.
• Click the Create Account button.
• You will receive an email from FACTS SIS Customer Support containing a link that will allow you to create your username and password. For security purposes the link will remain active for 6 hours. Please click on the link. A Change/Create Password screen will open. You may use the default username provided, or create a new username. Then type in your desired password into the Password field and Confirm Field.
• Click on the Save Username and/or Password button.
• Close the window.
• Log into Family Portal as instructed above.

While most teachers will communicate with parents via email, many classes at Calvary Academy use Google Classroom to communicate assignments, lessons, homework, and other important information with students.

Visit classroom.google.com to access Google Classroom. Students have been provided with their Calvary Academy Google Classroom email address and password.

If your student is unsure of their username or password, please encourage them to ask their teacher. You may also contact the Academy Office for login information.

Returning students may access Google Classroom using the same email address and password they used during the previous school year.

For additional information, please review our Google Classroom Guide.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL GUIDE

Please review the Back-to-School Guide for more information!

Please Review the Handbook

We encourage every family to carefully review the updated Calvary Academy Student Handbook. Your partnership helps us provide a safe, respectful, and Christ-centered environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.

JH/HS ORIENTATION
On the first day of school, the junior high and high school students gather with Mrs. Smith for a presentation regarding dress code, attendance, safety, scheduling, and behavior expectations. Please take time to review the presentation and contact Mrs. Smith with any questions.

Click to view: First Day of School - JH/HS Orientation Presentation

MENU
The Calvary Academy menu can always be found on our website under resources. View the August menu.

CALVARY ACADEMY APPAREL
Calvary Academy online apparel shop is now closed.  All apparel is uniform approved. Apparel is expected to arrive in approximately two week. We will open a new shop soon! 

PE uniforms are required for students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. PE Uniform items (shirts and shorts) are included in the online apparel shop. Once the uniforms are received from the vendor and distributed, all students will be required to wear the uniforms for PE class. Students who are out of uniform in PE will receive a zero for the participation grade that day with an option offered to make up the zero in the next PE class. Each student is also allowed one no uniform pass. 

ATHLETICS
All athletic schedules can be found on our website: Athletics | Calvary Academy (caspringfield.org). Please visit the Virtual Athletic Parent Night for more information. 

COMMUNICATION
We are committed to ongoing, timely, and informative communication between school and home. We will primarily use email to notify and inform parents. Please check your email for information sent from Calvary Academy and alert us of any changes or additions to family email addresses. The school will also use text messaging and automated phone calls to communicate emergency information. Please follow Calvary Academy of Springfield on Facebook and Instagram.

SEPTEMBER AT-A-GLANCE

Friday, September 4 - School Picture Day
Calendar Change — Please note the new date.

Monday, September 7
Labor Day — NO SCHOOL

Thursday, September 10 
Early Dismissal | 2:00 PM

Friday, September 11
JUMP DAY at Bounce Tag!
Fundraising begins soon!

Tuesday, September 22
Parent Information Meetings
For parents of 8th, 11th, and 12th grade students

Wednesday, September 23
See You at the Pole | National Student Prayer | 7:30 AM

Friday, September 25
Champions Dinner | 6:00 PM | Calvary Academy Auditorium

The school calendar can be found on our website.

CHAMPIONS CLUB
The Champions Club is an athletic boosters initiative dedicated to fostering excellence in athletics at Calvary Academy. Our goal is to support our student-athletes not just in competition but also in character and faith and to help them excel both on and off the field. Many improvements for our school and athletic programs have been made possible through the generous support of the Champions Club! To learn more about being a part of the Champions Club on our website.
www.CalvaryChampionsClub.com

CALVARY ACADEMY MUSIC INSTITUTE (CAMI)

The Calvary Academy Music Institute (CAMI) provides students with opportunities to develop their musical talents through private music instruction.

After many years of dedicated service as CAMI Director, Mrs. Laura Powell has stepped down from her role. We are grateful for the years of commitment, leadership, and excellence she has brought to CAMI and to the many students she has taught and encouraged.

We are pleased to welcome Mrs. Kaitlynn Houchin as the new Director of CAMI. As we begin this transition, updated information regarding lesson offerings, pricing, and registration will be announced soon. Families interested in music lessons or those with questions about CAMI are encouraged to contact Mrs. Houchin at KHouchin@CASpringfield.org.

For additional information about CAMI and the music instruction available to students, please visit the CAMI | Calvary Academy webpage.

EARN PIP TIME! 
The Parent Involvement Program (PIP) has been a long-standing program at Calvary Academy that grants families $20 of tuition credit for each hour volunteered in our school and classrooms, up to a maximum of 10 hours ($200 total) per school year per family.  

One of the best ways to earn PIP time during the school year is to volunteer to work the concessions counter during one of our home games! To volunteer, please complete the online form at www.CASpringfield.org/volunteer or send an email to our Concessions Coordinator, Madison Rembert, at concessions@CASpringfield.org or text her at (217) 836-2116.

Contact Madison Rembert to volunteer for concessions  for Calvary Academy Saints Volleyball Home Games:

• Thursday, August 27, 2026 — 6:00 PM
• Thursday, September 3, 2026 — 6:00 PM
• Tuesday, September 8, 2026 — 6:00 PM
• Tuesday, September 15, 2026 — 6:00 PM
• Monday, September 21, 2026 — 6:00 PM
• Thursday, September 24, 2026 — 6:00 PM
• Saturday, September 26, 2026 — 9:00 AM — Invitational (3 Games)
• Monday, October 5, 2026 — 6:00 PM
• Thursday, October 22, 2026 — 6:00 PM

Social Media

Follow Calvary Academy on:

• Facebook
• Instagram

Social media is a great way to celebrate student life, see photos from events, and stay connected with our school community.

Who Should I Contact?

For the fastest assistance, please contact the person who can best help with your question.