Rigorous academics...aimed at the heart

Calvin Christian strives to make the entire educational experience distinctively Christian.  We recognize that discipleship encompasses every area of life, so we seek to know God's will and serve him as we teach and learn math or social studies, no less than when we study the Scriptures or encourage loving interaction among students.

That approach leads to an education that is both focused and broad.  The curriculum is characterized by high academic standards with emphasis on mastery of basic skills.  But breadth and integration of knowledge are also stressed, so interdisciplinary study, extracurricular activities, and instruction in art, music, physical education, and world languages are included in the program.

Equipping for discipleship also means helping each student recognize and develop his or her individual gifts and talents.  Calvin Christian teachers strive to understand the learning styles and needs of their students, then provide a variety of effective instructional strategies.  Enrichment and and learning resource programs help students with special learning needs.

Demonstrated quality

Academic excellence is a necessary outcome of Calvin Christian's vision for Christian education--equipping for discipleship means ensuring that our students' training is second to none.

Calvin graduates and parents attest to the quality education that CCS provides.  In a recent parent survey, 98 percent of parents said they recommend Calvin Christian to others.

Standardized testing is another measure of quality outcomes.  Calvin students in grades three through seven take the Iowa Test of Basic Skills annually; the average scores of those classes are consistently in the top 15 percent of peer groups nationwide.  Students in 8th, 9th, and 10th grade take an online assessment, Measures of Academic Progress.  Once again, results show above-average achievement, with most students performing above grade level.  Finally, last year's CCHS graduating class garnered an average 25 score on the ACT, compared to the national average of 21.1 or the Minnesota average of 22.6.