The Personalized Learning Campus features numerous programs, including independent study, 3-day-a-week workshops, an entirely virtual option, articulated courses with Palomar College, and dual enrollment options. The instructional practices utilize a  dynamic blended learning platform called Summit Learning. Summit Learning enables us to offer students high-quality project-based learning and individualized mentoring.

When students learn through interdisciplinary projects, they have the opportunity to apply what they have learned to real-world situations and develop the skills they need for success in college and beyond. Teachers at the Personalized Learning Campus embrace project-based learning, which utilizes frequent student collaboration and inquiry and opportunities for students to “show what they know” in a variety of formats.

Mastery-Based Program

Content delivery also includes content assessments and cognitive skills to ensure mastery. Students are graded 30% on content and  70% on projects, collaboration, and exploring passions and talents. Students can access content and playlists anytime to personalize their learning experience. Projects are guided through checkpoints that lead up to their final project and presentation. Students may select their presentation format, such as videos, games, displays, or in other creative and innovative ways. Students manage their grades through goal setting, meeting with credentialed teachers, and mastery of content and projects.

CAHS partners with parents to prepare students for college, career, and citizenship. Students have the flexibility to choose a program that fits their learning style. Rigorous academic courses, including college prep (A-G) and Advanced Placement (AP), are taught by California credentialed teachers. Extracurricular activities include field trips, sports, clubs, music, theater, and robotics.

Classical Academy High School – Personalized Learning Campus

CAHS Personalized Learning Campus offers many options for students:

Three-Day Workshops Program – This program offers three days on campus (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday), participating in 50-minute workshops and virtual office hours with teachers on Friday between 9:00 am -12:00 pm. Students who appreciate more structure and in-person instruction attend a typical high school three days a week. Students work independently on goal setting, content areas, and projects on Mondays and Friday afternoons.

Virtual Program – We offer Summit Learning via our Virtual Program for families seeking a college-prep curriculum. Students meet weekly to mentor their cohort teacher and have online access to credentialed teachers for all courses via Summit, Schoology, or email. This flexible option allows students to work remotely while maintaining academic rigor. Synchronous and video instruction is available for core classes.

5-Day Independent Study-  Our equivalent of an entire homeschool program involves a commitment by parents to oversee their teen’s educational development. Although the parent is the primary educator, an Educational Specialist will assist families in choosing a curriculum. Parents will track their student’s progress and provide documentation to the Educational Specialist every three weeks.  

Classical Academy High School follows a traditional schedule with core classes spread over two semesters (36 weeks). As space allows, students may choose which classes they prefer to take independently or have supported with a workshop. A rigorous, engaging environment is maintained in workshops through intentional student collaboration, projects, labs, and student mentorship. All students utilize the same curriculum and have the flexibility to complete their schoolwork at home. The 5-Day Independent Study Program allows parents to homeschool their students, choosing from various curricula. Families may choose from several options:

• Selecting their curriculum.
• Selecting Summit Learning courses.
• Working with outside co-ops or vendors.
• Taking community college courses.

All coursework must meet or exceed the California State Standards. Credentialed Educational Specialists (ES) know how coursework aligns with the school’s educational standards. Students will contact the Educational Specialist every three weeks (or at the discretion of the ES) to review and assess student progress towards learning objectives. Students conference with their ES at the beginning of the school year and after every quarter.

Approved for Palomar College Articulated Courses

CAHS-PL offers Keyboarding, Digital Art- Illustrator, and Digital Art- Photoshop as articulated college courses with Palomar College. Students who complete articulated courses with a letter grade of B or higher receive both high school and (free) college credit, as the courses are comparable to community college courses. These classes are the first strand of the Career Technical Education Program in Business and Graphic Communications. Classical Academy High School plans to articulate more courses in the future, increasing student readiness for college and career.

Placement Assessments

Students will take math and English language arts placement tests to ensure appropriate course placement. STAR testing is given twice a year to monitor progress and measure academic growth.

New Family Informational Meetings:

For registration information and tours, please contact Mary Tanner at mtanner@classicalacademy.com.