Parent Orientation (Summer School)
1. Welcome to Calvary Preparatory Academy
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Welcome to Calvary Preparatory Academy
Thank you for choosing CPA for your student. This orientation will walk you through how our program works, what to expect, and how you can best support your student’s success here.
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”
Proverbs 22:6
Who we are
Calvary Preparatory Academy was founded in 2009 by Director Jared Beck as a Christ-centered, college-preparatory online school. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit serving students in grades K–12 across all 50 states and internationally. CPA is WASC accredited for grades 7–12, UC a-g approved, and NCAA approved.
We are not a self-paced video school. We are not a credit-recovery program. CPA is a rigorous, relationship-driven school where your student has a credentialed, California-certified teacher assigned to them personally — one who also serves as a Christian mentor and role model.
What makes CPA different
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Personal teacher relationship
Your student has one teacher who knows them, meets with them regularly, mentors them in their faith, and invests in their growth as a whole person.
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Faith integrated everywhere
Daily devotionals, Bible courses, faith-in-action reflections, and a Christian community built into every part of the school experience.
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Live scheduled meetings
Your student meets one-on-one with their teacher in scheduled sessions. This is not a recorded lecture — it is a live conversation.
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Flexible but accountable
Students can access their coursework 24/7. But daily engagement and attendance requirements keep them on pace and accountable.
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Fully accredited
WASC accredited, UC a-g approved, NCAA approved. Your student’s diploma and transcript are recognized across the US and internationally.
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Non-profit mission
CPA is entirely tuition-funded with no government subsidy. Every decision is made in the interest of students — not shareholders.
Your role as a CPA parent
Parents at CPA are partners — not observers. You have 24-hour access to your student’s grades and progress. You are welcome at every scheduled teacher meeting. Your feedback and involvement make a real difference.
This orientation is for you. By the time you finish it, you will understand exactly how the grading model works, what your student is expected to do every day, what the scheduled meetings are and why they matter, and how you can support your student’s success in practical ways.