Join the Calvary Family

In Calvary’s High School classrooms Socratic seminars are used to create an environment that engages students to shape their own learning. Teachers also utilize simulations to create an engaging learning environment, while assumptions are challenged to foster critical thinking and deeper learning. Field trips and hands-on learning is commonplace at Calvary, even in our High School.

Calvary matches students with a post-secondary option that best fits their aspirations and abilities. We provide various resources, including grade-level specific lessons on college readiness beginning in 9th grade, on-campus PSAT and SAT testing followed by individualized conferences, college visits, and guidance through the college and scholarship application process.

Calvary administers interest inventories twice during high school to help students explore different career fields and hosts monthly Nourish and Flourish lunch sessions with professionals to learn about the various industries they represent and the educational path that took them there.

Calvary requires students to take two semesters of theology instruction.  Additionally, students participate in leadership roles during weekly Chapel services where the school celebrates its Episcopal Identity. Along with Christian Character Education and service-learning Calvary students are exposed to regular conversations that strengthen their individual beliefs.

We believe that Calvary students are called to a higher standard, and we incorporate community service into our curriculum. High School students are expected to earn 30 hours per year of community service and 120 hours over a four-year period. Students that complete 160 hours earn a service cord at graduation. At least once per year, the whole high school takes part in a group service project.  Their non-profit of choice is “Three Little Pitties” where they help build kennels, clean facilities and interact with the puppies.

Building a family culture is a very important part of our High School program. Each month students take part in off-campus activities including, but not limited to, rock climbing, escape rooms, trampoline park, roller skating, hayrides, etc. A highlight in the spring is Calvary’s annual prom. In addition, Calvary participates in programs that reach beyond the classroom including Student Council at the district and state level, TAPPS Vocal, Band, Art, Cross Country and One Act Play competitions, Thespian Festival, athletics, Youth In Philanthropy, and more. Calvary offers many organized social opportunities and students are encouraged to participate.

Calvary alumni consistently come back and tell us that because of Calvary’s high level of academics, and amazing teachers, they were able to easily navigate college life. Although Calvary has small class sizes, students have the skills to enter a much larger environment. They are competent in their knowledge, and they have study skills and confidence that make them successful.

Alumni Testimonial

• Zoom Interview – schedule with Director of Admissions at kkuperus@ces-richmond.org
• Submit transcripts
• Submit English Proficiency Test
• Upload a copy of birth certificate
• Upload a copy of Passport
• Complete the application and pay $1,100 fee (non-refundable)
• Teacher recommendations – enter teacher names and email into the application system
• Submit a writing sample in English

• Obtain a letter from a reputable bank, signed by a bank officer stating that parents, guardians, or student has an account of at least $37,000. Including the date the account was opened and the present balance.
• Letter from parents designating a guardian for the student while attending school and living in Houston. The letter must be in English, signed by the parents, and officially notarized. We do not allow students to live by themselves or with other students. The document must include the student’s home address in his/her own country and an email address or phone number for the parents or close family friend or relative who speaks English so that school administration can contact them in an emergency.
• Copy of student’s immunization record (in English). The record must include all vaccinations from the student’s birth until the current year. All vaccinations must be up-to-date as required by the Houston Health Department.
• Copy of Health Insurance

• The I-20 document will be mailed via DHL to the student
• Student must pay the I-901 Fee
• Student must schedule F1 Visa interview