Introduction to Calvary Chapel Vista and Calvary Chapel School

 

Calvary Chapel School was founded in 1987 to meet the educational, social and spiritual

needs of the children from the church body of Calvary Chapel Vista. Calvary Chapel

Vista is one of a multitude of Calvary associated churches across America and abroad,

with a weekly attendance of approximately 2,500. Located in Vista California, the church

shares its facilities with the school and supports a large sanctuary, pastor's offices,

administrative offices, fellowship hall, classrooms for elementary, junior high and high

school. Calvary Christian School consists of 17 teachers, 2 office managers, and 4

administrators.

 

 

General Population / Economic Profile

 

Calvary Christian is located in Vista California. Vista is a city in San Diego County that

was incorporated January 28, 1963. Together with Oceanside and Carlsbad, it makes up

what is called the Tri-City area of North County San Diego.

The book 50 Fabulous Places to raise Your Family listed Vista as the seventh best place

in the United States for family life, based on its highly-rated school system, weather, and

business climate. In addition, Vista houses both the courthouse and the jail for northern

San Diego County.

As of the census of 200, there were 89,857 people, 28,877 households, and 20,791

families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 64.37% White, 4.2%

African American, 1.00% Native American, 3.7% Asian, 0.68% Pacific Islander, 21.33%

form other races, and 4.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any

race were 38.94% of the population

According to recent estimates by the San Diego Association of Governments, the median

household income of Vista in 2005 was $60,531 (not adjusted for inflation). When

adjusted for inflation, the median household income was 49,153.

Vista has eighteen elementary schools, six middle schools, and six high schools, the

largest being Ranch Buena Vista High School. Vista also has a branch of Biola

University.

 

Demographics

Ethnicity:

High School = 18% considered other, 64% considered white/non Hispanic, 12%

Chicano/Mexican American, 4% Asian

Jr. High = 83% white, 11% Chicano/Mexican American, 1% Asian, 1% African

American, 1% other

English Proficiency:

High School = 100% English first language

Jr. High = 99% English first language

Gender:

High School = 55% female / 45% male

Jr. High = 50% female / 50% male

 

Staff Profile

The staff at Calvary Christian High School is comprised of a principal, two vice

principals, a director of staff development, athletic director, office manager and an office

assistant. The faculty and staff of Calvary Christian High School are committed to the

spiritual, mental, and social development of each student in our school. As a whole, they

are people who care deeply about the students that walk through the doors. Calvary

Chapel has many qualified teachers having over ten years of experience in the classroom.

Ninety-five percent of our staff have a Bachelors of Arts Degree and many are still

committed to their ongoing education in the field of education. Our staff is willing to go

the extra mile. Many use their own lunch time and after-school hours for tutoring

students, supporting athletic events, or just ministering to the needs of the students. The

staff of Calvary Chapel are people who approach teaching as a calling not just a job.

 

Teaching Staff

 

• Ron Barger: Assistant Principal, English Teacher, Choir Director

            19 years teaching experience and CCS Principal

 

• Cindy Barger: Assistant Principal, English & French Teacher

            24 years teaching experience and CCS Principal. Founder of CCS

 

• John Barger: 7th & 8th grade English, Jr. High and High School Drama Teacher

            Associates degree in Liberal Arts; Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.

• Bridgette Biernacki: Algebra, Pre-Algebra

            Associates Degree in Liberal Studies. Currently pursuing Degree & Credential (30 hours             achieved)

 

• Fred Boshaw: Algebra, Pre-Algebra, 6th grade science, 7th grade science

            Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics; Masters Degree in Mathematics; California Teaching    Credential.

           

• Alex Boshaw: 9th grade English, 7th grade History, Pre-Alegebra, PE

            Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies/Education

 

• Letty Cimino: Spanish 1-2, 3-4, Pull-Out Tutor/Specialist

            Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies; California Teaching Credential (Bilingual);

            Colorado Teaching Credential (Bilingual)

 

• Amy Entzminger: 6th grade English, ASB director, Yearbook director, Music Teacher

            Associates degree in Music; Bachelor of Arts in Music/ Minor in Music

 

• Kari Harrington: Elementary PE Director, Math Paces Teacher

            Associates Degree in General Studies; Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies; Bachelor of Arts         in Kinesiology & Music;16 hours-Nike Basketball Clinic; 16 hours-AAF/CIF volleyball     coaching clinic; 6 hours-ACSI Coaching Clinic; 6 hours-"spark" PE workshop.

 

• Dan Noval: Jr. High and High school Boys Physical Education

            Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education.

 

• Trevor O'Keefe Jr. High Bible Teacher

            Graduate of Calvary Chapel Bible College; Ordained Pastor

 

• David Standifird: US History, Economics, World History, Ancient History, American History

            Bachelor of Arts in History; Currently in Continuing Education Courses

            Juris Doctor from USD.

 

 

Calvary Christian High School Expected Student Learning Results

Luke 2:52 & Matthew 22:37

Academic (Wisdom)

Calvary Christian School seeks to produce graduates who:

*Are well prepared in all academic discipline and are skilled in reading, writing,

speaking, listening and thinking.

*Appreciate literature, fine arts, cultures of other people and places, and understand

how they express and shape their beliefs and values.

*Know how to utilize resources including technology to find, analyze, and evaluate

information as well as to have the skills to question, solve problems, and make informed

decisions.

 

Stature (Physical)

Calvary Christian School seeks to produce graduates who:

*Are prepared to practice the principles of healthy, moral family living, based on

biblical standards.

 

Favor With God (Spiritual)

Calvary Christian School seeks to produce graduates who:

*Can articulate and defend their Christian world view while having a basic

understanding of opposing world views.

*Understand the value of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer,

biblical studies, and fellowship with other believers.

*Demonstrate the virtues of goodness, self-control, perseverance, brotherly kindness

and love.

 

Favor With Man (Social)

Calvary Christian School seeks to produce graduates who:

*Respect and relate appropriately with integrity to the people with whom they work

and live.

*Value intellectual inquiry and are engaged in the marketplace of ideas.

*Understand, value, and engage in constructive social and civil activities including service.

 

Building for the Future

 

We are in the midst of designing a new church and school facility which will be centrally

located in the "Tri-City" area. This new 13 acre facility will allow us to expand our

educational facility with more specialized classrooms, dedicated exclusively for school

use. It will also have exceptional new features such as a complete school lunch area, a 3-

acre sports field allowing enhanced sports activities for recreation of all grades, and an

indoor gymnasium.

These new facilities will lead to improved parent participation through opportunities to

attend school events and sports games. These new facilities will also provide for better

integration of parents into the Calvary Christian School environment that will provide

long-term benefits to our students. Lastly, when the new facilities are built, it will allow

our student population to double in size, allowing the school to be more a well-rounded

and complete school.