It is very important to be aware that many very different types of educational programs are all categorized as “online learning.” Many times the only similarity between these programs is the word “online” and nothing else. Calvary Online School is considerably different from many other online education programs currently available.
IN COMPARISON TO CALVARY ONLINE SCHOOL,
Many Other Programs Only Offer Re-Packaged Products.
Other providers have taken their existing textbook curriculum and products and simply put the materials online, thereby calling themselves “online schools.” Calvary Online School is considerably different in that every aspect of our school, from curriculum, instruction, classrooms, administration, etc. has been custom designed from the ground up for a strategic delivery online. Don’t be fooled by other programs which merely offer pre-recorded video lectures or ebook curriculum.
Many Other Programs Often Don’t Actually Provide a Mentor Teacher.
Calvary Online School provides a rigorously selected, credentialed teacher to work individually with each student (high school & junior high school programs) and each parent (homeschool mentorship program) to provide valuable academic support. By going with other programs, you risk enrolling in a program that literally does not have a teacher for your child.
Many Other Programs Don’t Provide Live Teacher Support.
If other programs do provide teachers, they are often only “mentors” who are available by email or phone only. Calvary Online School is significantly different from these programs in that our teachers meet with students through live, virtual meetings to provide instant, direct feedback and support. Furthermore, our rigorously selected teachers have a student/teacher ratio of 27/1 in comparison to other programs which have ratios of up to and over 240/1.
Many Other Programs Provide Online Learning as a By-Product of Their Main Program and Not the Core Focus.
Calvary Online School’s primary and sole focus is to deliver a high quality Christian education using the internet as a tool.
Many Other Programs Are For-Profit Companies.
Calvary Online School is a non-profit school and a ministry of a 501(c)(3) organization, Calvary Chapel of Escondido. Unlike other programs, our aim is to provide high quality Christian education and not to make profits. This status translates into visible differences in the quality of education offered.
Many Public Online Schools Are Run by For-Profit Companies.
If available in your area, public online schools are almost exclusively delivered by enormous, for-profit companies that significantly cut the costs of education in order to draw large profits from state revenue. This translates into classrooms with 240 students per one supervising teacher. Furthermore, public online schools are often limited to certain counties and do not cross state lines.
Many Other Programs, Both Public and Private, Lack Accountability.
Calvary Online School has very rigorous systems of accountability that keep students on task and regularly report their performance. Parents can access students’ grades 24 hours a day in addition to receiving a weekly report.
Conclusion:
The education program offered by Calvary Online School is radically different and significantly above the standards of our competitors. Other programs may use the same phrase “online school” and charge similar rates but they do not offer the same quality. Please take a moment to consider why Calvary Online School is right for you.