Calvary Christian School has been partnering with families for over 40 years to provide care and early education for young children and to equip school-age children with a Christian worldview education. The school strives to inspire each child with a commitment to excellence and a desire to impact the world.

Yes, Calvary Christian School is a ministry of Calvary Church.

Calvary Christian School is associated with the Assemblies of God fellowship. Our students are representative of 41 different Christian churches in our area. The Bible is our standard of living. Our mission is to help students know God, achieve academic excellence, discover their purpose, and make a difference.

Calvary Christian School strongly emphasizes providing high-quality education to its K-8th grade students through the use of a Christian curriculum, including Abeka, BJU Press, and Purposeful Design. Our curriculum is carefully selected to meet and exceed state standards while providing academic rigor, fostering critical thinking skills, and developing a Biblical Worldview.

Preschool: 7 a.m.– 6 p.m.

Junior Kindergarten & Kindergarten: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 2:55 p.m. , Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 1:55 p.m.

Grades 1– 8: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m., Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Students may arrive at 8 a.m. The bell rings at 8:30 a.m.

After School Care is available until 6 p.m. each school day for students up to 8th grade.

Calvary Christian School is a member of ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) and the Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools and is fully accredited through ACTS (Association of Christian Teachers and Schools).

All teachers must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and be certified to teach or receive an ACTS teaching certificate. More than half of our core subject teachers hold Master’s Degrees.

We employ a counselor, a learning resource teacher, and a reading interventionist to assist students with learning needs. We partner with the local school district to evaluate and coordinate Individual Service Plans for students who qualify.

The safety and security of our students remain a top priority. Comprehensive strategies are designed to help ensure the safety and security of students, staff, and visitors within a school environment. Key components include a School Resource Officer, Campus Safety Coordinator, Visitor Management Screening System, Security Camera System, Locked Facility, Local Police Officer Liaison, emergency trained staff, and an updated emergency panic alarm system.

Calvary Christian School believes all students are entitled to a safe and harassment-free school experience. Bullying means systematically and regularly inflicting physical hurt or psychological distress on one or more students. Administration and staff will determine whether an action or incident constitutes bullying based on facts and circumstances. Bullying is not tolerated, and discipline policies will follow.

Our kindergarten classes are capped at 16. Our average class size in grades 1– 8 is 18.

Each student is issued a Chromebook. Technology is integrated into the classroom to complement learning. Programs such as Moby Max, Accelerated Reader, and Star Reading and Math are utilized to monitor progress and ensure student growth. Students also participate in enrichment and elective classes to develop skills in coding, google suite, graphic design, digital art, 3D printing, and typing.

Lunch is available daily from our cafeteria and parents can order through FACTS.

We have a specific dress code for Kindergarten through 8th grade.

CCS believes that appropriate attire is fundamental to developing wholesome attitudes and behavior. Uniform requirements may be viewed here or found in our Parent Handbook.

Students in grades 5-8 are required to purchase a gray t-shirt and red shorts for gym. These may be purchased at any store and should have a logo no bigger than a quarter. CCS gray spirit wear shirts are also acceptable.

Students in grades 5-8 can participate in cross country, soccer, basketball, cheerleading, and volleyball. Coding Camps, Art Camps, Yearbook, Chess Club, and Intramural sports for grades 1– 4.

Financial Aid is awarded based on financial need and availability on a first-come, first-serve basis. To apply for Financial Aid, please go to FACTS Financial Aid and complete an application after finishing a school application.