Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are you accredited?
A: CCA is in the process of earning accreditation by the Association of Christian Schools International.
Q: Can my student enroll anytime?
A: Yes, a student can enroll anytime based on location and space availability.
Q: What is the difference between the homeschool program and the online program?
A: The homeschool program integrates with one of our in-person locations on Wednesdays. Homeschool students integrate in the classroom with like-aged peers and participate in chapel, Bible, and core content courses designed especially for the homeschool students to be included.
Q: Does the homeschool program provide homework for at home learning?
A: Homeschool students are welcome to participate in major projects, but the learning with CCA is to support the homeschool students in mastery of learning standards and not to supplant their own learning program.
Q: How does CCA help my child learn?
A: CCA works to personalize learning to meet the needs of every student. Additionally, students are assessed 3 times per year to ensure that growth is evident.
Q: Does someone need to be present with my child during school hours while online learning is taking place?
A: No with the understanding that the child must be on camera, engaged and cooperative in the learning process at all times.
Q: Does CCA follow a local district’s holiday schedule?
A: No, CCA has a set calendar for the school year which can be found on our website.
Q: Does CCA take any state or standardized tests?
A: Yes, CCA uses a norm referenced assessment to monitor student growth. NO STATE ASSESSMENTS are given. Say goodbye to teaching to a test.
Q: Do online and homeschool students have to wear the uniform?
A: Homeschool students must be in uniform on Wednesdays. Online students are encouraged to wear the uniform but may choose to wear school-appropriate attire.
Q: Does CCA offer scholarships?
A: The Calallen location will have scholarships available for the 24-25 school year due to the generosity of a christian group connected with Calallen Baptist Church. The Weimar location has one scholarship donated in memory of Tiffany Lowe, the daughter of Pastors Rick and Sheri Ross of Gate of Triumph Church.
Q: Where would one purchase the school shirt with the logo?
A: The online store is found at (insert link)
Q: Does CCA allow online students to participate in school mission trips?
A: Absolutely. In addition, any parent who would like to accompany his/her child must have a background check.
Q: Do online and homeschool students get to participate in service learning for required hours for the school?
A: Yes, homeschool students may participate in all service learning days. Online students are encouraged to find local opportunities for serving.
Q: Does CCA offer honors or AP courses?
A: Not at this time. All of our courses are personalized to the needs of our students, but no differentiation is given in scores at this time.
Q: What standards for learning in addition to the biblical content does CCA use?
A: CCA uses the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for learning. One of our favorite resources is https://lead4ward.com/ for instructional resources, rubrics for grading, and standards progress monitoring.
Q: How long does the enrollment process take?
A: If you have all of your child’s school records, 3-4 days.
Q: Will your program prepare my child for post-secondary education?
A: Yes, whether it is college, armed forces, the mission field, or workforce, your child will be prepared.
Q: What are the basic system requirements for the online program?
A: You will need a PC or Macintosh computer, a high-speed internet connection, and a standard web browser. Ignitia does support tablets/iPads, however, it is important to note that Ignitia is tablet “friendly”, not tablet “compatible.” For example: Resizing. The screen doesn’t adjust to the device since Ignitia is not a mobile application. If you are you using an iPad you might want to keep these things in mind:
Flash compatibility.
Although we have moved primarily to Html5, there are still flash elements within Ignitia. As iPads are not themselves able to utilize flash, students could experience issues particularly in foreign language courses. In some cases a flash-enabled browser may need to be installed.
Older iOS versions.
We have some known issues with older iOS versions causing an irregular and random issue where students may get a “low on e-cash” message even though the school does not utilize e-cash. Additionally some older versions of iPads may not have, or be able to have, the latest supported web browser versions.
iPads and Tablets.
Sometimes, students have trouble logging into Ignitia, as tablets tend to capitalize the first letter typed in the password that you cannot see. This is not a large issue, but can be frustrating to students.
For the most part, iPads can be used successfully as long as you understand that there are some things to watch for and be cognizant of. It’s important to note that Ignitia was not originally designed to work on tablets of any kind, so things will be a little different looking, but functionality should be very similar.