Calvary Christian Academy (Florida)
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| Calvary Christian Academy | |
|---|---|
 Educating Tomorrow's Leaders for Christ | |
| Address | |
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2401 West Cypress Creek Rd , Florida United States | |
| Coordinates | 26°12′14.36″N 80°10′31.98″W / 26.2039889°N 80.1755500°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private School |
| Motto | Make Disciples |
| Established | 2000 |
| President | Dr. Jason Rachels |
| Lower School Headmaster | Joseph Wilson |
| Upper School Headmaster | Aaron Mills |
| Teaching staff | 169 |
| Grades | PreK3–12[1] |
| Enrollment | 1,952[2] |
| Color(s) | Navy blue, white, and gold |
| Mascot | Eagles |
| Nickname | CCA |
| Accreditation | Cognia,[3] Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), Gold Seal Quality of Care by DCF's Child Care Services |
| Affiliation | Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale[4] |
| Website | http://ccaeagles.org |
Calvary Christian Academy (CCA) is a private Christian school located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. It was established as a ministry of Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale in 2000. CCA provides education from Pre-K3 through 12th grade. A full-time daycare is also operated all year. The school is accredited with the Association of Christian Schools International.[5] The student population totals to more than 1,900 and the student teacher ratio is 12:1.[6]
Academics
[edit]With an emphasis on both academia and biblical applications, CCA has developed a custom set of academic standards that meet or exceed state and national standards, derived from the following:
- Liberty Christian Academy academic standards
- Florida Department of Education standards
- International Society for Technology in Education standards
- American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages standards
- Curriculum Planning and Learning Management Systems standards
- Department of Defense standards[7]
Students of every grade level have study of the Bible integrated into the curriculum, along with core academic classes.[7]
High school
[edit]The high school offers 35 Dual Enrollment (DE) and Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered across all academic disciplines.[8] Students are required to take one full credit of Bible for each year in attendance at CCA. Students have the option to participate in Endorsements, areas of special academic emphasis that require additional courses and/or extracurricular activities. Endorsement programs include Fine Arts, Ministry, STEM, and World Language.[9]
Elementary school
[edit]The elementary school curriculum focuses on five areas: Bible, Math, English, Science, and Social Studies. Students then participate in "weekly specials" that include Fine Arts, Music, Physical Education, Spanish, and STEM. An optional Spanish Immersion Program through add.a.lingua] was introduced in the 2017–2018 school year where core classes are taught in Spanish with the goal of helping students become bilingual.[10]
Tuition
[edit]Tuition varies by grade level. Tuition for the 2021-2022 academic year for high school students is $14,425. Tuition assistance is available by application, and the school also accepts external scholarships including: Step Up for Students Scholarship, Gardiner Scholarship (PLSA), John McKay Scholarship, and Folds of Honor.[11]
Campus
[edit]CCA sits on a 75-acre campus[12] shared with Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale. The grounds host a football field, track, indoor gymnasium, blackbox theatre, and a 700-seat theatre.[12] At the end of the 2017-2018 academic year, the school began a major security system upgrade, adding 240 security cameras across the campus.[13]
Athletics
[edit]CCA is member of the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA). It provides competitive athletic sports for grades 6-12, as well as after-school intramural sports for elementary students.[14]
Athletic teams
[edit]The school has 55+ interscholastic athletic teams across 18 different sports for students in grades 6-12. School mascot is the Eagle, which is inspired by Isaiah 40:31.[14]
| Boys High School | Boys Middle School | Girls High School | Girls Middle School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | Baseball | Basketball | Basketball |
| Basketball | Basketball | Beach Volleyball | |
| Cross country | Cheer | Cheer | |
| Football | Football | Cross Country | |
| Golf | Golf | Golf | |
| Lacrosse | Lacrosse | Lacrosse | Lacrosse |
| Tennis | Tennis | ||
| Track & Field | Track & Field | Track & Field | Track & Field |
| Soccer | Soccer | Soccer | Soccer |
| Swimming & Diving | Swimming & Diving | Softball | |
| Swimming & Diving | Swimming & Diving | ||
| Volleyball | Volleyball |
Titles
[edit]The school has won the 2017 State Champions in volleyball and basketball, the 2012 1A state title for girls Track and Field, along with the 2016 State Champions in baseball.[15]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Luke Jackson (born 1991), baseball pitcher for the San Francisco Giants
- Jake Eder (born 1998), baseball pitcher in the Chicago White Sox organization[16]
- Christian Scott (born 1999), baseball pitcher in the New York Mets organization[17]
- Taylor Hendricks (born 2003), American basketball player for the Utah Jazz
Notable staff
[edit]- Bob Coy (1985-2014) - Founding Pastor
References
[edit]- ^ Education.com http://www.education.com/schoolfinder/us/maryland/cresaptown/calvary-christian-academy/
- ^ Niche.com, provided by school administration. https://www.niche.com/k12/calvary-christian-academy-fort-lauderdale-fl/
- ^ "Accreditation & Certification".
- ^ "Calvary Christian Academy". 18 September 2019.
- ^ "SearchDetails | Association of Christian Schools International". acsi.org. Retrieved 2018-06-12.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Explore Calvary Christian Academy". Niche. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
- ^ a b "Calvary Christian Academy Academics". ccaeagles.org. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
- ^ "2017 –2018 High School – Course Guide". Retrieved 2018-06-12 – via Google Docs.
- ^ "2017 –2018 High School – Course Guide". Retrieved 2018-06-12 – via Google Docs.
- ^ "Calvary Christian Academy Academics | Elementary". ccaeagles.org. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
- ^ "Calvary Christian Academy Admissions". ccaeagles.org. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
- ^ a b "Calvary Christian Academy At A Glance". ccaeagles.org. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
- ^ "Calvary Christian Academy Discipleship". ccaeagles.org. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
- ^ a b "Calvary Christian Academy CCA Athletics". ccaeagles.org. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
- ^ "Calvary Christian Academy Athletics". ccaeagles.org. Retrieved 2017-11-23.
- ^ "Jake Eder". Vanderbilt University Athletics - Official Athletics Website. 4 May 2019.
- ^ "Calvary Christian alum Christian Scott selected by the New York Mets". Sun Sentinel. 12 July 2021.
