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What Curriculum do you use? We use the ABEKA Curriculum, used worldwide. Why is your tuition so reasonable? Calvary Baptist Church subsidizes the school as a ministry of Calvary Baptist Church. How many students do you have? The school year 2010-2011 we had approximately 70 students. We are opening one more class this year and will be accepting no more than 75 total. Re-enrolling students have first choice. Do you have a waiting list? We have a waiting list each year. If a student moves or is no longer going to be enrolled in CBA, the next person on the list is then contacted and given the opportunity for an interview. Will my credits transfer from a previous government school? Yes. Do you use uniforms? Yes, uniforms may be purchased at Dennis Uniform in San Antonio, Texas. May I enroll my child if they have been expelled form another school? We understand that there may be extenuating circumstances, but as a rule, we do not accept students expelled from another school. What doctrine do you teach in Chapel & Devotions? We teach Biblical doctrine from the King James Version of the Bible. What are the schools hours of operation? 8 AM - 3 PM Monday through Friday Are you accredited through the State of Texas? No. 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? 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 and others. 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? We have pre-packaged lunch items that can be warmed in the microwave. What is included in your core curriculum? The core curriculum consists of Math, English, Social Studies, Etymology and Science. Do you have electives for those working on credits? Yes, we do. We offer many electives from Accounting and General Business to Missions preparation. Do the students use computers? Yes. Our students use computers extensively. We want them to become familiar with the computer and its many applications. Does your school use achievement tests? Yes, every new student will be given the CAT (California Achievement Test and the TCS (Test of Cognitive Skills) when they enter CBA, and then the CAT once every year after. Do you teach character and moral values? Yes. In fact we endeavor to be "character building specialists" using the Word of God to help our students be the best that they can be. We teach manners, respect for authority, diligence in work, honesty, and biblical morality to name a few. Do you have a school calendar? Yes, a printed one is issued at the beginning of each school year and there is also a combined calendar on the school's web site under www.cbatexas.org. Look for the link: CALENDAR Whom can I contact if I have more questions? You can call us during normal business hours at 830-629-0049 or email any questions. |

