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Calvary Upper School offers a blended program with digital curriculum, certified teachers, and a variety of liberal arts courses. Students have opportunities for college credit, preparing for the future with college career counseling, and active participation in student council. With a focus on service learning, leadership development, and a vibrant student life, Calvary provides a personalized learning experience that prepares students for success. Mean SAT score: 1845, Mean ACT score: 29.5, 100% college matriculation, $120,000 average scholarships.
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CORE VALUES • Reverence for God • Respect for Others • Responsibility for Self
CURRICULUM • Accredited • Follows Texas State Standards (TEKS) and National Standards (NCTM, NCTS, NCTE) • Certified teachers • Offers Honors and AP courses • Variety of Liberal Arts courses available
BLENDED PROGRAM • Digital curriculum with a blended approach • Discussion sessions & lectures • Hands-on labs • Field trips • Individual tutoring
College CREDIT Opportunities • Students have the flexibility in coursework to take online courses through universities to serve as dual credit.
PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE • Work with College Career Counselor • Weekly meetings • College fairs • College applications • Scholarships • Advanced Placement tests • SAT and ACT Prep
STUDENT COUNCIL • Serve as leaders for Calvary • Active participant in District 13 • Attend all district meetings • Give table talks • Junior Counselor at Winter Retreat • Participate in State Student Council Convention • National Student Convention attendees • TASC Outstanding Student Council
STUDENT LIFE HIGHLIGHTS • Field Trips • Father Daughter Dance • Winter Retreat • Six Flags • End of Year Celebration • Texas Thespian Convention • School initiatives • Lower School celebrity status
SERVICE LEARNING • Over 150 hours of community service per student • Active in Youth in Philanthropy through the George Foundation • Volunteer at Crusader sporting events • Church events at various congregations • Individualized service opportunities with specific community outreach focus.
LEADERSHIP • School Ambassadors • Chapel Service Leaders • Mentors to Middle and Lower School students • Leadership opportunities • Teacher Assistants • Student Council Leaders • Assistant Coaches for Middle/Lower School • Model United Nations
CHAPEL • Chapels are student led • Monday: All School • Tuesday: Pre-K – 2nd • Wednesday: 3rd – 5th • Thursday: 6th – 12th • Friday: All School
AND THERE IS MORE… • Drama Club • Thespians • Individual Athletics • TAPPS State Competitions • National Honor Society • National Arts Honor Society
WHY CALVARY WORKS • Personalized learning • Mean SAT score: 1845 • Mean ACT score: 29.5 • 100% matriculated to college/university • Students graduate with an average of $120,000 in scholarships