What Curriculum do you use?

We primarily use the Abeka Curriculum. Abeka continues to be a trusted curriculum going back over 40 years, and is used by approximately 10,000 Christian schools across America and around the world. According to Abeka, over 1 million children worldwide use their excellent textbooks and teaching materials.

What is included in your core curriculum?

The core curriculum consists of Bible, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.

Why is your tuition affordable?

Various donors including the Calvary Baptist Church helps to subsidize the cost of the academy to allow more families in the community to be able to afford this quality Christian education.

How many students do you have?

At the start of the 2023-2024 school year, we had approximately 70 students.

Will my credits transfer from other schools?

Yes.

Do you use uniforms?

Yes. Details of the school uniform guidelines can be viewed here.

May I enroll my child if they have been expelled from another school?

We understand that there may be extenuating circumstances that lead to expulsion, but as a rule, all students must conduct an enrollment interview, and this information must be disclosed and will be discussed.

What doctrine do you teach in chapel and in your Bible classes?

As a Christian school, we teach doctrine from the historical and biblical context of the Baptist tradition.

What are the schools hours of operation?

We conduct school from 8am – 3pm Monday through Friday.

Are you accredited through the State of Texas?

Not yet, however, we are actively seeking accreditation through American Association of Christian Schools.

Do public colleges accept your credits?

Students are accepted into college on an individual basis. We have had no problems with any of our graduates being accepted into any college that they met the requirements for.

What are some colleges that your students have attended?

Our graduates have gone on to attend Texas Lutheran, Pensacola Christian College, Christ for the Nations, Our Lady Of The Lake, Southwest Texas State College, Alabama Chiropractic, St. Philips College, Shriners College, Liberty University, as well as many other colleges and universities.

We are also proud that many students have chosen to serve in our Armed Forces.

What percentage of your graduates go on to college?

Approximately 90% of our students have gone on to college.

Do you have lunches at the school?

Yes. The CBA Snack Shack is available to all students and has lunch items, drinks, and snacks for sale. All profits from the CBA Snack Shack go toward purchasing items of benefit for the students. Of course, students may also bring their own lunches. Microwaves are available for students, however a refrigerator is not, so please plan lunches accordingly.

Do the students use computers?

Yes. Our students use computers extensively in the upper grades, as videos are the main teaching method for our high school. They use traditional textbooks alongside the video teaching content. We want them to become familiar with the computer and its many applications as this is what they will be facing in the real world. Our elementary and Jr. High grade levels take typing classes, and more computer-focused Enrichment classes are frequently being added.

Do you offer standardized testing?

Yes, we take the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS). The ITSB is a group-administered achievement test for grades K-12 which measures a student’s knowledge in subject areas that students have learned in school – reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Do you teach character and moral values?

Yes. At the core of our mission and therefore classroom curriculum, we endeavor to be “character building specialists” using the Word of God to help our students be the best that they can be. Our core values are Faith, Truth, Gratitude, Commitment, Compassion, Humility, Wisdom, and Service.

Who can I contact if I have more questions?

If you have any additional questions, feel free to call us during normal business hours at 830-629-0049 or email us at office@cbctexas.org. You can also select the Schedule a Tour button at the bottom of this page.