COVID 19 Update

Dear Classical Academy Families,

This past May, we asked for your input to help us understand your preferences as we plan for the return to school in the fall. We received over 2,000 survey responses and here are some highlights:

  • 66% of our families prefer to return to our traditional blended learning environment.

  • 17% of our families prefer a modified version of our traditional blended learning model.

  • 8% of our families would prefer independent study at home exclusively.

  • 11% of families indicated they would not be able to return to any campus based activities due to health concerns.

We have reviewed parent feedback, San Diego County health guidelines, and educational best practices, as we are developing plans for Fall 2020:

Plan A: Return to our regular blended “pre-COVID” programming. We are planning for this type of opening to the greatest extent possible.

Plan B: This is a modification of our regular blended model. The number of students on campus will be limited in this plan, due to social distancing guidelines and the physical size of classrooms. At this time, our plan is as follows:

  • Tracks A, B, M and Summit programs - each student attends one full day on campus, once per week.

  • C’lectives - each student attends their regularly scheduled class on campus every other week.

  • High School - each student attends, at minimum, each class on campus once per week.

We understand that this information will generate additional questions. We ask that you will allow us time to complete our planning, watch for regular summer updates, and be ready to engage with us as we near August 2020. We believe that health officials will continue to review their orders, issue modified guidelines, and school plans will adjust as a result. You can also click here for our Frequently Asked Questions document.

At this time, if you are a family who knows your student will not participate in on-campus learning regardless of which Plan is implemented in the fall of 2020, please let us know by completing an opt out form: click here. This information will be vital as we create individual student schedules. If you have questions about the impact of this decision on your student’s spot in AB/M, Studio, etc, please see our FAQs, link above.

As The Classical Academies prepares for the upcoming school year, our vision remains to “Inspire Every Student to Think Critically, Communicate Effectively, and Achieve Success.” We are confident that both Plan A and Plan B will provide high quality programs and opportunities for students in the 2020-2021 school year.

Our priority will continue to be focused on the health and success of our students, their families, and our team members. We will follow local and state mandates and keep you informed as new guidelines emerge.

Look for additional summer updates on July 14th, July 28th, and August 11th.

Thank you for your continued partnership! Stay safe, and enjoy your summer!

Cameron Curry

Chief Executive Officer