Online Classes Offered (Complete Listing Below)
Courses at Calvary Preparatory Academy maintain the rigor of high school preparatory courses, yet are delivered in a flexible, supportive, virtual environment. Our current online high school course directory can be viewed below. Unless noted otherwise, all courses are 5 Credits (.5 Units) each. A year of English 7 A and English 7 B would be awarded a total of 10 credits or 1 Unit.
Calvary Preparatory Academy courses utilize the following services:
- Offered year round
- Accessible 24 hours a day
- Use the highest quality, interactive, online curriculum from Apex
- Complete transparency with grading, accessible 24 hours a day
- One-on-one instruction with a credentialed teacher
- Rigorous, Academic curriculum
Courses Offered
- Math 6 A & B
- Math 7 A & B
- Math 8 A & B
- Intro to Algebra A & B
- Algebra A & B
- Geometry A & B
- Remedial Math
- Math Skills
- Grade 7 Science A & B
- Grade 8 Science A & B
- Middle School Physical Science A & B
- Middle School Earth Science A & B
Online Foreign Language Courses
High school level, recommended for grade 08 only
Online Physical Education Courses
- Intro to Typing
- Musical Instrument
- Intro to Computers
- Website Design
- Additional courses from other subjects may be used as electives
Course Descriptions
Online English Courses
English 6 A & B
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English 6 delivers instruction, practice, and review designed to build students’ communication and reading comprehension skills. Reading comprehension lessons strengthen students’ critical analysis skills as they study how nonfiction and literature can be used to share ideas. Writing lessons combine free-response exercises with drafting strategies and exemplars to help students communicate clearly and credibly in narrative, argumentative, and explanatory styles. To develop skills specific to public discourse, speaking and listening lessons guide students as they evaluate clips and readings from speeches and discussions. In language lessons, students build foundational grammar skills they need to articulate their ideas and understand challenging words.
The two-semester course is arranged in themed units, each with three to six lessons. Each lesson includes a variety of activities such as direct instruction, application of skills, performance tasks, and formative and summative assessments. Students engage with the subject matter in an interactive, feedback-rich environment as they progress through standards-aligned content and demonstrate their learning through computer- and teacher-scored assignment.
- Prerequisites: None
- Length: Two semesters
English 7 A & B
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English 7 delivers instruction, practice, and review designed to build students’ communication and reading comprehension skills. Reading comprehension lessons strengthen students’ critical analysis skills as they study how nonfiction and literature can be used to share ideas. Writing lessons combine free-response exercises with drafting strategies and exemplars to help students communicate clearly and credibly in narrative, argumentative, and explanatory styles. To develop skills specific to public discourse, speaking and listening lessons guide students as they evaluate clips and readings from speeches and discussions. In language lessons, students build foundational grammar skills they need to articulate their ideas and understand challenging words.
The two-semester course is arranged in themed units, each with three to six lessons. Each lesson includes a variety of activities such as direct instruction, application of skills, performance tasks, and formative and summative assessments. Students engage with the subject matter in an interactive, feedback-rich environment as they progress through standards-aligned content and demonstrate their learning through computer- and teacher-scored assignments.
- Prerequisites: None
- Length: Two semesters
English 8 A & B
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English 8 delivers instruction, practice, and review designed to build students’ communication and reading comprehension skills. Reading comprehension lessons strengthen students’ critical analysis skills as they study how nonfiction and literature can be used to share ideas. Writing lessons combine free-response exercises with drafting strategies and exemplars to help students communicate clearly and credibly in narrative, argumentative, and explanatory styles. To develop skills specific to public discourse, speaking and listening lessons guide students as they evaluate clips and readings from speeches and discussions. In language lessons, students build foundational grammar skills they need to articulate their ideas and understand challenging words.
The two-semester course is arranged in themed units, each with three to six lessons. Each lesson includes a variety of activities such as direct instruction, application of skills, performance tasks, and formative and summative assessments. Students engage with the subject matter in an interactive, feedback-rich environment as they progress through standards-aligned content and demonstrate their learning through computer- and teacher-scored assignments.
- Prerequisites: None
- Length: Two semesters
Online Bible Courses
Bible 6 A & B
- Course description coming soon
- Prerequisites: None
- Length: Two semesters
Bible 7 A & B
- Junior high Bible classes provide an overview of the entire Bible, with the assignment of Old Testament in Bible 7 and New Testament in Bible 8. Students complete a survey of key Bible passages in order to become familiar with Bible characters, events, important theological developments, and ultimately to learn more of the character of God as he reveals himself through his interactions with his people. Activities include Bible readings, audio Bible recordings, worksheets, discussions with peers, reflection journals, and creative projects. Bible 7 A covers Genesis to Joshua’s conquest of the Promised Land. Bible 7 B covers the judges, Israelite monarchy, prophets throughout the Assyrian, Babylonian, and Persian eras, and concludes with the books of Esther and Job.
- Prerequisites: None
- Length: Two semesters
Bible 8 A & B
- Junior high Bible classes provide an overview of the entire Bible, with the assignment of Old Testament in Bible 7 and New Testament in Bible 8. Students complete a survey of key Bible passages in order to become familiar with Bible characters, events, important theological developments, and ultimately to learn more of the character of God as he reveals himself through his interactions with his people. Activities include Bible readings, audio Bible listenings, worksheets, discussions with peers, reflection journals, and creative projects. Bible 8 A surveys the Gospels, beginning with John the Baptist, and covering the miracles and teachings of Jesus, calls to discipleship and repentance. Bible 8 B begins with the triumphal entry and continues through the crucifixion, resurrection of Jesus, the birth of the church and the book of Acts, Paul’s missionary journeys, and topical passages on elements of worship, the armor of God, the fruit of the Spirit and the second coming of Christ.
- Prerequisites: None
- Length: Two semesters
Online Mathematics Courses
Math 6 A & B
- Math 6
- Prerequisites: None
- Length: Two semesters
- Link to Syllabus
Math 6 delivers instruction, practice, and review designed to develop computational fluency, deepen conceptual understanding, and apply mathematical practices. Course topics include ratios and rates, fraction and decimal operations, and signed numbers. Students continue to build their algebra skills by plotting points in all four quadrants of the coordinate plane and solving equations and inequalities. Geometry topics include area, surface area, and volume, and statistical work features measures of center and variability, box plots, dot plots, and histograms.
The two-semester course is arranged in themed units, each with three to five lessons. Each lesson includes a variety of activities such as direct instruction, application of skills, performance tasks, and formative and summative assessments. Students engage with the subject matter in an interactive, feedback-rich environment as they progress through standards-aligned content and demonstrate their learning through computer- and teacher-scored assignments. By constantly honing the ability to apply their knowledge in abstract and real-world scenarios, students build the depth of knowledge and higher-order skills required to demonstrate their mastery when put to the test.
This course is built to state standards.
Math 7 A & B
- Math 7
- Prerequisites: None
- Length: Two semesters
- Link to Syllabus
Math 7 delivers instruction, practice, and review designed to develop computational fluency, deepen conceptual understanding, and apply mathematical practices. Throughout the course, students gain a deep understanding of proportions and their use in solving problems. They extend their fluency with operations on rational numbers and translate among different forms of rational numbers. Algebra topics include simplifying and rewriting algebraic expressions and solving more complex equations and inequalities. Students also sketch geometric figures and explore scale drawings, investigate circle properties and angle relationships, and deepen their understanding of area, volume, and surface area. They see how statistics uses sample data to make predictions about populations and compare data from different data sets. Students gain a fundamental understanding of probability and explore different ways to find or estimate probabilities.
The two-semester course is arranged in themed units, each with three to five lessons. Each lesson includes a variety of activities such as direct instruction, application of skills, performance tasks, and formative and summative assessments. Students engage with the subject matter in an interactive, feedback-rich environment as they progress through standards-aligned content and demonstrate their learning through computer- and teacher-scored assignments. By constantly honing the ability to apply their knowledge in abstract and real-world scenarios, students build the depth of knowledge and higher-order skills required to demonstrate their mastery when put to the test.
This course is built to state standards.
Math 8 A & B
- Math 8
- Prerequisites: None
- Length: Two semesters
- Link to Syllabus
Math 8 delivers instruction, practice, and review designed to develop computational fluency, deepen conceptual understanding, and apply mathematical practices. In this course, students focus on understanding functions — what they are, how to represent them in different ways, and how to write them to model mathematical and real-world situations. In particular, students investigate linear functions by learning about slope and slope-intercept form. Students’ understanding of linear functions is extended to statistics, where they make scatter plots and use linear functions to model data. They solve linear equations and equations involving roots, and explore systems of linear equations. Additional topics include exponents, powers of ten, scientific notation, and irrational numbers. Students learn about transformations, and extend that understanding to an investigation of congruence and similarity. Other geometric concepts explored include the Pythagorean theorem, angle relationships, and volumes of cylinders, cones, and spheres.
The two-semester course is arranged in themed units, each with three to five lessons. Each lesson includes a variety of activities such as direct instruction, application of skills, performance tasks, and formative and summative assessments. Students engage with the subject matter in an interactive, feedback-rich environment as they progress through standards-aligned content and demonstrate their learning through computer- and teacher-scored assignments. By constantly honing the ability to apply their knowledge in abstract and real-world scenarios, students build the depth of knowledge and higher-order skills required to demonstrate their mastery when put to the test.
This course is built to state standards.
Intro to Algebra A & B
- Pre-Algebra
- Prerequisites: None
- Length: Two semesters
- Link to Syllabus
Pre-Algebra provides a curriculum focused on foundational concepts that prepare students for success in Algebra I. Through a “Discovery-Confirmation-Practice”-based exploration of basic concepts, students are challenged to work toward a mastery of computational skills, to deepen their understanding of key ideas and solution strategies, and to extend their knowledge through a variety of problem-solving applications.
Course topics include integers; the language of algebra; solving equations with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; fractions and decimals; measurement; exponents; solving equations with roots and powers; multi-step equations; and linear equations.
Within each Pre-Algebra lesson, students are supplied with a scaffolded note-taking guide, called a Study Sheet, as well as a post-study Checkup activity that provides them the opportunity to hone their computational skills by working through a low-stakes, 10-question problem set before starting formal assessment. Unit-level Introductory Algebra assessments include a computer-scored test and a scaffolded, teacher-scored test.
The course is built to state standards and informed by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).
Two Year Algebra A & B
- California Algebra I A & B
- Prerequisites: Introductory or Pre-Algebra
- Length: Four Semesters
- Syllabus Part A, Syllabus Part B
Algebra 1A and 1B address the need for an expanded, two-year treatment of traditional high school Algebra I curriculum. Focusing on review of pre-algebra skills and introductory algebra content, Algebra 1A allows students to deepen their understanding of real numbers in their various forms and then extend their knowledge to linear equations in one and two variables. Course topics include integers; the language of algebra; fractions and decimals; exponents; solving equations with four basic operations; solving equations with roots, powers, or multiple steps; functions; and linear equations.
Algebra 1A and 1B both feature ample opportunity for students to hone their computational skills by working through practice problem sets before moving on to formal assessment.
When used together, Algebra 1A and Algebra 1B meet California’s Algebra I Mathematics Content Standards.
Algebra A & B
- Algebra I
- Prerequisites: Math 8 or Introductory Algebra
- Length: Two semesters
- Link to Syllabus
Algebra I builds students’ command of linear, quadratic, and exponential relationships. Students learn through discovery and application, developing the skills they need to break down complex challenges and demonstrate their knowledge in new situations.
Course topics include problem-solving with basic equations and formulas; an introduction to functions and problem solving; linear equations and systems of linear equations; exponents and exponential functions; sequences and functions; descriptive statistics; polynomials and factoring; quadratic equations and functions; and function transformations and inverses.
This course supports students as they develop computational fluency, deepen conceptual understanding, and apply mathematical knowledge. Students discover new concepts through guided instruction and confirm their understanding in an interactive, feedback-rich environment.
A variety of activities allow for students to think mathematically in a variety of scenarios and tasks. In Discussions, students exchange and explain their mathematical ideas. Modeling activities ask them to analyze real-world scenarios and mathematical concepts. Journaling activities have students reason abstractly and quantitatively, construct arguments, critique reasoning, and communicate precisely. And in Performance Tasks, students synthesize their knowledge in novel, real-world scenarios, make sense of multifaceted problems, and persevere in solving them.
This course is built to state standards. Throughout the course, students are evaluated by a variety of assessments designed to prepare them for the content, form, and depth of state exams.
Geometry A & B
- Geometry
- Prerequisites: Algebra I
- Length: Two semesters
- Link to Syllabus
Geometry builds upon students’ command of geometric relationships and formulating mathematical arguments. Students learn through discovery and application, developing the skills they need to break down complex challenges and demonstrate their knowledge in new situations.
Course topics include reasoning, proof, and the creation of sound mathematical arguments; points, lines, and angles; triangles and trigonometry; quadrilaterals and other polygons; circles; congruence, similarity, transformations, and constructions; coordinate geometry; three-dimensional solids; and applications of probability.
This course supports all students as they develop computational fluency and deepen conceptual understanding. Students begin each lesson by discovering new concepts through guided instruction, and then confirm their understanding in an interactive, feedback-rich environment. Modeling activities equip students with tools for analyzing a variety of real-world scenarios and mathematical ideas. Journaling activities allow students to reason abstractly and quantitatively, construct arguments, critique reasoning, and communicate precisely. Performance tasks prepare students to synthesize their knowledge in novel, real-world scenarios and require that they make sense of multifaceted problems and persevere in solving them.
This course is built to state standards.
Remedial Math
- Remedial Math
- Prerequisites: None
- Length: Two semesters
- Link to Syllabus
Fundamental Math explores foundational concepts in math. Students master basic skills and extend their knowledge as they prepare for more advanced work. Topics include basic number concepts such as whole numbers, counting, place value, rounding, exponents, and negative numbers; addition and subtraction; and multiplication and division. The course also covers fractions, operations with fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, problem solving, basic concepts in geometry, and measuring shapes.
This course is built to National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards and is aligned to state standards.
Math Skills
- Math Skills
- Prerequisites: None
- Length: —
Course description coming soon.
Social Science Courses
Grade 6 World History A & B
- MS World History and Geography
- Prerequisites: None
- Length: Two semesters
- Link to Syllabus
Middle School World History and Geography delivers instruction, practice, and review designed to build middle school students’ knowledge of world history, from the Neolithic Revolution through the Middle Ages. By constantly honing their ability to analyze history, students build the depth of knowledge and higher-order thinking skills required to demonstrate their mastery when put to the test.
The two-semester course is arranged in themed units, each with three to five lessons. In each unit, activities make complex ideas about world history accessible through focused content, guided analysis, multi-modal representations, and personalized feedback. Each lesson includes a variety of activities such as direct instruction, application of skills, performance tasks, and formative and summative assessments. Students engage with the subject matter in an interactive, feedback-rich environment as they progress through standards-aligned content and demonstrate their learning through computer- and teacher-scored assignments.
Middle School World History and Geography is built to state standards and informed by the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards.
Grade 7 World History A & B
- MS World History and Geography
- Prerequisites: None
- Length: Two semesters
- Link to Syllabus
Middle School World History and Geography delivers instruction, practice, and review designed to build middle school students’ knowledge of world history, from the Neolithic Revolution through the Middle Ages. By constantly honing their ability to analyze history, students build the depth of knowledge and higher-order thinking skills required to demonstrate their mastery when put to the test.
The two-semester course is arranged in themed units, each with three to five lessons. In each unit, activities make complex ideas about world history accessible through focused content, guided analysis, multi-modal representations, and personalized feedback. Each lesson includes a variety of activities such as direct instruction, application of skills, performance tasks, and formative and summative assessments. Students engage with the subject matter in an interactive, feedback-rich environment as they progress through standards-aligned content and demonstrate their learning through computer- and teacher-scored assignments.
Middle School World History and Geography is built to state standards and informed by the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards.
Grade 8 US History A & B
- MS U.S. History and Geography
- Prerequisites: None
- Length: Two semesters
- Link to Syllabus
Middle School U.S. History and Geography delivers instruction, practice, and review designed to build middle school students’ knowledge of U.S. history, from the peopling of North America through the era of Reconstruction. Students engage with the subject matter in an interactive, feedback-rich environment as they progress through standards-aligned content. By constantly honing their ability to analyze history, students build the depth of knowledge and higher-order thinking skills required to demonstrate their mastery when put to the test.
The two-semester course is arranged in themed units, each with three to five lessons. In each unit, activities make complex ideas about U.S. history accessible through focused content, guided analysis, multi-modal representations, and personalized feedback. Each lesson includes a variety of activities such as direct instruction, application of skills, performance tasks, and formative and summative assessments. Students engage with the subject matter in an interactive, feedback-rich environment as they progress through standards-aligned content and demonstrate their learning through computer- and teacher-scored assignments.
Middle School U.S. History and Geography is built to state standards and informed by the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards.
Online Science Courses
Grade 7 Science A & B
- General Science Foundations Semester 1
- Prerequisites: None
- Length: Two semesters
- Link to Syllabus
General Science provides students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary for success in rigorous high school science courses.
General Science is a two-semester course, with each semester containing 10 mini-units. Each mini-unit is composed of three lessons. The first lesson focuses on key concepts found in Earth science, physical science, and life science. The second lesson reinforces reading and math skills students need to be successful with the content introduced in the first lesson. The third lesson introduces scientific inquiry and critical thinking skills that will help students thrive in science as well as other disciplines. Carefully paced, guided instruction is accompanied by engaging and accessible interactive practice. Checkup activities provide an opportunity to review content prior to assessment. Practice activities offer an opportunity to apply concepts that were presented in Study activities.
This course is built to state standards.
Grade 8 Science A & B
- General Science Foundations Semester 2
- Prerequisites: None
- Length: Two semesters
- Link to Syllabus
General Science provides students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary for success in rigorous high school science courses.
General Science is a two-semester course, with each semester containing 10 mini-units. Each mini-unit is composed of three lessons. The first lesson focuses on key concepts found in Earth science, physical science, and life science. The second lesson reinforces reading and math skills students need to be successful with the content introduced in the first lesson. The third lesson introduces scientific inquiry and critical thinking skills that will help students thrive in science as well as other disciplines. Carefully paced, guided instruction is accompanied by engaging and accessible interactive practice. Checkup activities provide an opportunity to review content prior to assessment. Practice activities offer an opportunity to apply concepts that were presented in Study activities.
This course is built to state standards.
Middle School Physical Science A & B
- MS Physical Science
- Prerequisites: None
- Length: Two semesters
- Link to Syllabus
California Middle School Physical Science delivers instruction, practice, and review to help students develop scientific literacy, deepen conceptual understanding, and apply scientific practices. Students explore concepts including the interactions of matter; motion and stability; waves and their technological applications; and energy.
The two-semester course is arranged in themed units, each with two to three lessons. In each unit, activities make complex ideas accessible to students as they discover the nature of science through focused content, interactive mini-investigations, multi-modal representations, and personalized feedback. Each lesson includes a variety of activities such as direct instruction, application of skills, performance tasks, and formative and summative assessments. Students engage with the subject matter in an interactive, feedback-rich environment as they progress through standards-aligned content and demonstrate their learning through computer- and teacher-scored assignments.
This course is built to Next Generation Science Standards for physical science.
Middle School Earth Science A & B
- MS Earth Science
- Prerequisites: None
- Length: Two semesters
- Link to Syllabus
Middle School Earth Science delivers instruction, practice, and review to help students develop scientific literacy, deepen conceptual understanding, and apply scientific practices. Students explore concepts including Earth’s systems, engineering design, the nature of the universe, and the interaction between humans and the environment.
The two-semester course is arranged in themed units, each with two to three lessons. In each unit, activities make complex ideas accessible to students as they discover the nature of science through focused content, interactive mini-investigations, multi-modal representations, and personalized feedback. Each lesson includes a variety of activities such as direct instruction, application of skills, performance tasks, and formative and summative assessments. Students engage with the subject matter in an interactive, feedback-rich environment as they progress through standards-aligned content and demonstrate their learning through computer- and teacher-scored assignments.
This course is built to state standards.
Online Foreign Language Courses
French 1 A & B
- Prerequisites: None
- Length: Two semesters
Spanish 1 A & B
- Prerequisites: None
- Length: Two semesters
Online Physical Education Courses
PE 6 A & B
- Prerequisites: None
- Length: Two semesters
PE 7 A & B
- Prerequisites: None
- Length: Two semesters
PE 8 A & B
- Prerequisites: None
- Length: Two semesters
Online Fine Arts Courses
Fine Arts (Coming Soon)
Online Elective Courses
Intro to Typing
- Prerequisites: None
- Length: Two semesters
Musical Instrument
- Prerequisites: None
- Length: One semester
Intro to Computers
- Prerequisites: None
- Length: One semester
Website Design
- Prerequisites: None
- Length: One semester
