8:00 am - 2:30 pm
Transitional Kindergarten
AM Session: 8:30 - 11:20
PM Session: 12:00 - 2:45
K-6th grade
Period 1: 8:30-9:55 am
Period 2: 10:00 -11:20 am
Kinder Lunch: 11:10 - 11:50
1st - 6th Lunch: 11:20 - 11:55 am
Period 3: 12:00 - 1:20 pm
Period 4: 1:25 -2:45 pm
7-8th grade
Period 1: 8:30 -9:55 am
Period 2: 10:00 - 11:20
Snack Break: 11:20 - 11:35am
Period 3: 11:35-12:55 pm
Lunch: 12:55 - 1:25pm
Period 4: 1:25-2:45 pm
September 7th - 11th, 2026
September
September 7th - Labor Day (No School)
September 9th - Fire Drill - 9:00
September 14th - Make Up Picture Day - 8:00 - 12:00
September 14th - Picnic & Play - 11:00-1:00
September 21st - 23rd - 7th Grade Catalina Trip
September 25th - Unit 1 Field Trip - Old Fashioned Family Fair 5:00 - 7:00
October
October 12th - 16th - Unit 1 Parent Conferences (A/B meets Thur/Fri ONLY, No C'lectives ALL WEEK)
October 16th - Bear Family Campout
October 22nd - Earthquake Off-Site Drill - 10:30
October 26th - 28th - 6th Grade AstroCamp
October 27th - 30th - Scholastic Book Fair
November
November 10th - Homeschool Day for A Track
November 11th - Veterans Day (No School)
November 12th - 19th - 8th Grade East Coast Trip
November 16th - Unit 2 Field Trip - The Midway Museum
November 23rd - 27th - Thanksgiving Break (No School)
November 30th - Unit 3 begins
A/B Track Assemblies:
K-6 (7:58am)
9/24 & 9/25 (Thurs/Fri)
C Track/Sora Assemblies:
K-8 (8:28am)
9/24 & 9/25 (Thurs/Fri)
Morning Gates Will Be Open: 7:45am-8:35 am
Afternoon Gates Will Be Open: 2:20pm-3:00pm
C’lectives Back Gate Schedule
9:40-10:05
11:20-11:35
11:45-12:05
12:50-1:05
1:15-1:30
A/B Track Students and Parents- A/B Track Morning Drop-off & Pick Up
C'lectives Students and Parents C Track Morning Drop-off & Pick Up
Please note that we do not have after school supervision on the playground.
Please make sure all kids are supervised and following playground rules!
Welcome to the Bear Connection!
I’m excited to connect with our families throughout the year with two monthly video messages - one created especially for our home educators and one for our students.
Each month I’ll share a short encouragement, practical idea, or reflection designed to support you in your important role as a home educator. I hope these messages remind you that you’re not on this journey alone, we’re learning together!
Students will also receive their own monthly video focused on character, encouragement, and the theme of Be Kind! Be Brave!
When you see me on campus, please stop by and say hello! I’d love to get to know you and your family.
Learning Together ~ A Monthly Encouragement for Home Educators
This month: Progress Over Perfection - Watch the Video
Want to ask a question, share a thought, or continue the conversation? - Click Here
Be Kind! Be Brave! - Monthly Student Videos
This month: Everyone Belongs - Watch the Video
TCA families, please do not park in the portion of Level 2 closest to the church. This area is reserved for church staff and guests.
Please watch for the signs at each end of this area that state “No TCA Parking Beyond This Point.”
Help us be good neighbors! We appreciate your cooperation in keeping these spaces available for our church partners and their guests.
Last year, we introduced our 5 Star system to help our families and staff become familiar with the program and to work out a few of the kinks. This year, we’re all in on 5 Star! Beginning this school year, we will be using 5 Star to accurately monitor student attendance and participation every time students come on campus or attend a school-facilitated activity.
In addition to attending class, students and parents should be prepared to scan their school ID whenever they come on campus for:
Conferences
Services
Events such as the Old Fashioned Family Fair and the Art Show
Picnic and Play
ASB Events
Other on campus events & activites
We will also use 5 Star for school-facilitated activities that take place off campus, including:
Junior Musical Theater
Band and Choir
Field Trips
Camps
Other school-sponsored activities
For our new families, and as a refresher for returning families, 5 Star is the system we use to log and report student hours and participation. Accurate reporting helps our school qualify for state funding, which directly supports our students and programs.
We know it may take a little getting used to, and we appreciate everyone's patience as we make 5 Star a regular part of our school routines. Do your best, and we'll get the hang of it together!
Parents can take a photo of their student's ID card and keep it on their phone as a backup.
Parents and/or students can memorize your student ID number to help streamline the check-in process if the physical card is left at home.
Last year's ID card will still work! 🎉
All students will receive a temporary ID card when they see their teacher for book pickup.
Thank you for helping us make 5 Star a smooth and successful part of our school year! 💙
For any questions about 5 Star please contact the front office.
To help us maintain a safe and secure campus for all students and staff, all adults visiting campus during school hours are required to check in at the front office.
When checking in, visitors should be prepared to:
Present a valid photo ID
Let us know where they will be going on campus
Share the purpose of their visit
Volunteer Update: We are no longer requiring volunteers to complete the Google Form prior to their visit. However, all volunteers must be approved and scheduled with a staff member before arriving on campus to volunteer.
We're excited to continue using Conference Notebooks this year as an important tool to support your child's learning journey. Each student will receive a Conference Notebook when you pick up your books from your A/B teacher or Educational Specialist.
The purpose of the Conference Notebook is to help guide our conference conversations in a focused, meaningful way. It’s designed to highlight the most essential standards at your child’s grade level and give us a shared lens for looking at progress, strengths, and next steps.
This work is rooted in the same collaborative process our teachers use through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), where they regularly analyze student learning, discuss effective instructional practices, and plan the best ways to meet the needs of every student. The Conference Notebook extends that partnership to you, giving families a shared understanding of their child's learning throughout the year.
You'll notice a few updates to the notebooks this year, and your child's teacher will walk you through the new features and how they'll be used throughout the year.
We look forward to partnering with you in these conversations as we celebrate growth, set meaningful goals, and work together to help every student thrive.
Dress Code Reminders
Student dress code applies to all students when on campus or at a school-sponsored activity.
Clothing must cover areas from one armpit across to the other armpit, down to a 3-inch inseam. Tops must have at least 1-inch shoulder straps.
Students who are out of compliance with the dress code will be asked to change their clothes before returning to class or any school-sponsored activity. If the student does not have a change of clothes, they will be calling home to ask for a change of clothes to be brought to school.
Thank you so much for your support!
If you would like to request a hot spot, please complete the form by clicking this LINK. Hot spots are currently on order, and we are waiting for them to arrive.
Once they arrive, hot spots will be distributed based on the responses received through this form. You will be notified by email when a hot spot is available for you.
*One hot spot per family.
📆 Monday, September 14th
🕚 Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Join us for a fun-filled Kindness & Friendship Day where students and families will practice showing kindness, teamwork, and friendship! Families can participate in a Kindness Scavenger Hunt, decorate Kindness Rocks with encouraging messages, work together during a Teamwork Challenge, and create Friendship Bracelets for one another. We’ll also have Friendship Free Play on the playground, giving students a chance to play, connect, and practice being kind friends, as well as time to cool off and play in the pool! Bring a picnic lunch and join us!
Be sure to sign up for a pool time! [CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP]
CLICK for more information and to register!
Our Mini Makers Market was such a hit last year that we’re bringing it back TWICE this year! 🎉
The Mini Makers Market gives our students the opportunity to become young entrepreneurs by creating and selling their own handmade or homemade products. Whether they’re making crafts, artwork, jewelry, slime, baked goods, or another creative creation, students will have the chance to design their products, set up their own booth, and experience what it’s like to run a mini business!
🗓 When: Monday, December 14th
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
For more information and to register CLICK HERE!
Questions? Please contact NSchreiber@ClassicalAcademy.com.
Logic of English and Into Math Parent Training Sessions:
New to Logic of English or Into Math, or just need a refresher? Join us for these parent training sessions to build your understanding of the curriculum and gain practical strategies and helpful resources to support learning at home.
Please sign up for one LOE training and/or one Into Math training. The additional dates are repeat sessions of the same training. Please bring your Teacher Manual and Student Workbook.
Logic of English Parent Training Sessions:
9/8 OR 9/9 - 3rd & 4th Grade LOE Essentials Training - 1:30 - 2:30 (all tracks)
Do you need extra support to help your child with math at home? Please sign up to meet with one of our Math Specialists and we will help you! Please bring your math curriculum and questions and we will tackle this together in Learning Center B.
I'm Nicole, your Parent Volunteer & Event Coordinator here at Bear Valley, and if there's something fun happening on campus, there's a good chance I'm involved!
From field trips and class trips to student lunches, fundraisers, staff appreciation events, and everything in between, I help bring many of the special moments throughout the school year to life. I also love connecting with our amazing parent volunteers—because we simply couldn't do it without you!
Whether you're interested in volunteering, looking for ways to spoil our incredible staff, have questions about an upcoming event, or just want to say hello, I'd love to hear from you.
Do you have a unique talent, a great idea for our school, or a business or resource that could help support our students and staff? I'm always looking for new ways to make our campus even better, so don't hesitate to reach out. I'd love to connect with you!
You can usually find me in the front office, or you can reach me anytime at nschreiber@classicalacademy.com.
I can't wait to meet more of our Bear Valley families and help make this an amazing school year!
🐻 Volunteering at TCA Bear Valley 🐻
We’re so glad you’re here! At TCA, parent volunteers are a big part of what makes our campus special.
Whether you're helping in the classroom, supporting events, or donating items — every bit counts!
🎯 Volunteer Hour Goals
A/B Track: 25 hours per family, per year
C Track: 10 hours per family, per year
💵 Every $10 spent = 1 volunteer hour
👋 Volunteering in Class?
Always check with your student’s teacher first.
Bring your driver’s license to check in at the front office and get your campus pass.
🎉 Volunteering for Special Events
We host lots of fun events throughout the year — and we’d love your help!
🎪 From our Old Fashioned Family Fair to Pizza Lunch and more, there are plenty of ways to get involved.
Fill out the Volunteer Interest Form so we can reach out when it’s time to start gathering event volunteers.
Keep an eye on the Bear Buzz for sign-up links and upcoming opportunities!
🎭 JR Musical Theater
If you’ll be working directly with students:
Fill out the Criminal History Form
Send a copy of your Criminal History Form along with your confirmation email to: tcaevents@classicalacademy.com
Schedule a TB Screening with Stacy Munro
For every 10 hours you volunteer and record, you will earn 1 raffle ticket for a chance to win a variety of fun prizes! The more hours you volunteer, the more tickets you earn—and the more chances you have to win!
All raffle tickets will be entered into our Volunteer Raffle, where we'll draw winners for a variety of prizes!
Don't forget! Record as you go!
💡 Volunteering is encouraged (not required) — but your involvement helps us shine when applying for grants and reporting to the State!
Stay tuned to the Bear Buzz for year-round opportunities — big and small.
Don’t forget to Record Your Hours!
Questions? Contact us at
📞 (760) 546-0101 | 📧 nschreiber@classicalacademy.com
The Foundation for The Classical Academies is excited to introduce GiveBacks, our new fundraising platform!
Supporting your school is now easier than ever through GiveBacks, our new online fundraising platform. To make a donation, visit the GiveNow website or head to our Foundation Page and select the school campus you'd like to support.
Every donation made through GiveBacks directly benefits the campus you choose. Plus, your donation counts toward your family's volunteer hours, so don't forget to log your volunteer hours after making your donation.
Thank you for investing in our students, teachers, and school community!
Upcoming Fundraisers for 2026/27
Pampered Chef - All Month in August
Tikiz Shaved Ice - September 8th & 9th
Old Fashion Family Fair - Friday, September 25th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Scholastic Book Fair - October 27th - 30th
Online from October 26th - November 6th
HVO Candy Buy Back - November 3rd - 6th
Welcome back, TCA Families!
We hope you had a wonderful summer. We're excited to begin another great school year and look forward to supporting our students and families along the way.
This year, we're thrilled to welcome Ms. A to our counseling team! Together, we're here to support students through classroom lessons, small groups, and individual counseling as needed.
If you would like to connect your child with a school counselor, please complete our Counseling Referral Form using the link below.
Counseling Referral Form: CLICK HERE
We look forward to a fantastic year with you!
We had fun last year in Mrs. Moen's Book Club and can't wait to start reading with you this year.
Check back soon for our first book!
Choir
Mondays at CAHS - PLC Upper Auditorium
Ursa Minor (1st and 2nd Grade): 8:30am to 9:00am
Ursa Major (3rd Grade to 5th Grade): 9:00am to 9:50am
Nexus (6th Grade to 8th Grade): 9:50am to 10:50am
Choir Interest Form HERE
Questions? Email Brandon Sherman bsherman@classicalacademy.com
Band
4th-8th Grades
INTEREST MEETING: SEPTEMBER 9TH @ 5:00 AT THE PLC
Regular rehersals will be Mondays at CAHS - PLC Music Room
Beginning Band - Mondays 12:30 -1:30 & Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:30
Advanced Band - Mondays 11:00 - 12:00 & Wednesday 3:30 - 4:30
Interest Form: Coming Soon
Questions? Email Sam Roberson sroberson@classicalacademy.com
Dance Teams
TCA Bear Valley Dance Team (5th - 8th)
Questions? Email Carla Reichel creichel@classicalacademy.com
2026-2027 Dance Team Information
Open to grades 5th-8th
Practice Tuesdays from 3:00-4:30
Dance Team Information Meeting 9/8 at 3:00 in room 7 rsvp HERE
Dance Team Tryouts 9/15 at 3:30 in room 7
Musical Theater
Jr. Musical Theater (3rd - 5th)
Questions? Email Jennifer Guttiere jguttiere@classicalacademy.com
Middle School Musical Theater (6th - 8th)
*Click HERE for 26/27 CAMS Performance Calendar
Questions? Email Kara Howard khoward@classicalacademy.com
⭐️ 2026/27 Unit Field Trips ⭐️
Unit 1: Old Fashion Family Fair - Friday, September 25th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Unit 2: The Midway Museum - Monday, November 16th at 10:00am
Unit 3: Fleet Science Center - Monday, January 11th
Unit 4: Super STEM Saturday - Saturday, March 13th from 10:00am - 4:00pm
Unit 5: Art Show - Saturday, April 24th from 10:00am - 12:00pm
Unit 6: TBD - Monday, May 24th
Field Trip Registration Deadlines
Please note that registration for field trips closes approximately one month before the event date. This advance timeline allows us to finalize reservations, process payments, submit participant counts, and complete all necessary planning with our field trip partners.
We encourage families to review upcoming events regularly and register before the deadline, as late registrations are typically not possible once registration has closed. Thank you for planning ahead and helping us provide a smooth and successful field trip experience for everyone!
Join us for an exciting Family Field Trip as we explore one of San Diego's most iconic attractions—the USS Midway Museum! Step aboard a real aircraft carrier, discover fascinating exhibits, and enjoy a self-guided audio tour at your own pace.
📅 Date: Monday, November 16, 2026
🕙 Tour Time: 10:00 a.m. (Please arrive by 9:30 a.m. for check-in.)
📍 Location:
USS Midway Museum
910 N. Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
🎟️ Ticket Pricing
TK–12 Students: $12
Adults: $22
⏰ Registration Deadline: October 18, 2026
Don't miss this opportunity to experience history firsthand with your family!
Ready to join us? Click the registration LINK for complete event details, important information, and to reserve your tickets. We can't wait to see you aboard!
Calling All 5th Graders!
JA BizTown Field Trip
📅 January 21, 2027
Registration opens next week!
Stay tuned for details on how to sign up!
Field Trip Ideas!
We love field trips and wish we could plan even more throughout the year! While we're limited in how many official events we can host, the adventure doesn't have to stop there. Check out this list (click the drop down arrow) of creative and fun field trip ideas you can enjoy with your children on homeschool days.
Learning happens everywhere—so why not make it an adventure?
Amusement Parks
Knott’s Berry Farm - Buena Park - Educational Programs available for groups of 15+
Sea World San Diego - San Diego - Discounted pricing for groups of 10+
Legoland - Carlsbad - Discounted pricing for groups of 15+
Bates Nuts Farm - Valley Center - Bates offers Educational Experiences for groups of 15+
Pumpkin Patch Field Trips, weekdays in October 🎃
Pony Experiences and Pony Rides
Petting Zoo Experience
“Nuts for You” Tour, weekdays January - September
Harvest Tour, weekdays November - December
Birch Aquarium - La Jolla - Gather a group of 10 or more people and you can use our schools Affiliate Account to get discounted tickets! Contact TCAEvents@classicalacademy.com for more information.
Cabrillo National Monument - Point Loma - While you are there, visit the Point Loma Tide Pools but don’t forget to check the schedule for low tide 🌊 The best time of year to visit the tide pools is in late fall and winter when low tides occur during daylight hours.
The Flower Fields in Carlsbad - Groups of 25+
Field Trip Flyer
Kumeyaay-Ipai - Poway - (Maximum of 28 people)
A tribe of Indigenous peoples of the Americans, Historical Tours
Medieval Times - Buena Park
Mission San Diego de Alcala - Mission Valley
Donation request for each school group of 30.
Mission San Juan Capistrano - San Juan Capistrano
Mission Trails Regional Park - East of Tierrasanta - 15+ Students
Mountain Adventure to Julian, CA
Julian Mining Company - 30+ People
Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures - 25+ Students
Julian Farm and Orchard - 25+ People
California Wolf Center - Up to 30 People
Julian Pioneer Museum - Self guided or call for special arrangements for larger school groups.
Eagle Mining - Group rates available for 20+ people
Museums
San Diego Museum of Art
San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum - Group rate for 10+ people
View the Schedule for when you can explore these museums for FREE
USS Midway - 10+ Students
Riley's Farm - Oak Glen
San Diego Zoo - 15-150 People
San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 15-150 People
Strawberry/Berry Picking
Temecula Berry Co. - Educational experiences for groups of 20+
STEM Field Trip at iFLY - Oceanside or Mission Valley
Visit your local Fire Station
Escondido Fire Station #1 - Call to Book a Tour
Visit you local Police Station - Escondido
Local Camping
Mission Trails Regional Park Campground
Dixon Lake Campground
Please send any questions regarding class trips to tcaevents@classicalacademy.com
All 4th grade students at The Classical Academy, Bear Valley, Vista and Coastal campuses have the opportunity to attend this class trip to Northern California where you will visit San Francisco, Coloma and Sacramento. This is a 3-day, 2-night class trip for parents to attend with their 4th graders.
Quick Facts:
Informational Zoom Meeting:
Video recording of meeting
Chat messages from meeting
Trip Dates: March 15th - 17th, 2027
To Register: Visit StudentsOnTour.com
Trip Code: T276001A
Password: 2991227
Registration Deadline: September 15th, 2026
All 2026/27 5th graders have an opportunity to attend a 3-day, 2-night class trip to Mountain Center, California to participate in Pathfinder Ranch Camp!
Dates: March 31st - April 2nd
Registration: Coming soon!
All 2026/27 6th graders have an opportunity to attend a 3-day, 2-night class trip to Idyllwild, California to participate in AstroCamp!
Dates: October 26th-28th
Cost: $440
AstroCamp is now FULL. Use this LINK to be added to the waitlist.
Time to prepare for the upcoming Catalina 7th grade trip! At this three-day, two-night camp, students will explore marine science, view sea creatures, snorkel, kayak, and more.
Quick Facts:
Dates: September 21-23, 2026
Cost: $500.00
Learn more on the Catalina FAQ page.
92 excited parents and students are registered to attend this years trip! As a result, our waitlist is now open! Go to the website linked below to register for our waitlist!
Find more information at East Coast Trip FAQ Website
If you have further questions specific to your situation, Mr. Powell loves talking about this trip so please do not hesitate to contact him either by phone 760-520-6800 or email tpowell@classicalacademy.com
We are excited to offer an optional, recreational After-School Volleyball Program for students in Grades 1–6!
This program is designed for students who are interested in learning more about volleyball, developing their skills, being active, and having fun with their peers. Students will learn and practice basic volleyball skills through fun drills, games, and activities. This is a recreational program, so students do not need previous volleyball experience. It is intended for students who are interested in learning, improving, and enjoying the sport.
Click HERE for Program Details, Sign Up Information, Practice and Tournament Dates and more!
For CAMS Middle School Sport Schedule and updates, please check out the CAMS Sports Page
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Parent Meeting during “Splash Into Middle School!” We loved connecting with you and sharing more about the exciting middle school journey ahead. If you weren’t able to attend, or would simply like to revisit the information, you can find the presentation slides below.
Check back after Unit 1!
Do you have an inspirational story of achievement or success to share? We want to recognize your success in our newsletter, on our website, and in social media.
Share your success story by completing the form below and uploading a photo or two. (Stories without photos may not be posted) Thanks for sharing!
CLICK HERE to share your story
All kits must be pre-ordered online, using the links below. You only need to register your student once for the year.
The Classical Academies is pleased to offer every student one free breakfast and lunch meal kit. When students are on campus during a breakfast or lunch period, they will be able to choose from the available pre-packaged breakfast kit or pre-packaged lunch kit at the scheduled appropriate meal time.
Breakfast is scheduled from 7:45 am till 8:25 am and lunch will be provided the first 10 minutes of each lunch period.
Breakfast will be served outside rooms 18 & 20 and lunch will be served outside of the Parent Lounge (which is located across from the lunch tables and in front of the swimming pool).
Each pre-packaged breakfast kit includes breakfast cereal, dried fruit, unsweetened regular or flavored applesauce, graham crackers, and low-fat milk.
Each pre-packaged lunch kit includes an entree like chicken salad, Wow Butter cup, or hummus, along with sides like sunflower kernels, cheese stick, or soy nuts. It also includes unsweetened regular or flavored applesauce or dried fruit, a vegetable juice blend, crackers/chips, and low-fat milk.
Our meal program is available to all students, regardless of eligibility status, who are on campus longer than two hours for an educational purpose.
Questions? swentzel@classicalacademy.com
Here are some important reminders regarding our sickness policy:
Students who appear ill (ie. fever, stomach aches, diarrhea, stomach pains, vomiting) should not be sent to school.
If your student is sick, please email your teacher/ES (you do not need to call the front office).
A student must be fever free without the use of fever-reducing medicine (i.e. acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin, naproxen) for 24 hours before returning to school.
Under California Education Code §§ 49423, students who require medication administration assistance to support learning and attendance during the school day must meet certain requirements before a school may assist with that medication. Medication administration is provided under the direct and indirect supervision of the School Nurse. If a student needs medication during the school day, the following guidelines must be followed:
● Complete a Medication Request Form for all prescription, over the counter, and herbal medications that includes the name of the medication, dosage, route, and time needed. The form requires signatures by both the parent and the student’s primary care physician. The physician must be licensed in the state of California.
● The completed form should be given to the Health Technician at the same time as you deliver the medication.
● The medication must be in the original pharmacy-labeled container stating the student’s full name, medication name, proper dosage, and time to be given. Please check the expiration date on all medications you provide to the school and update the medications as needed. A one month supply is preferred and then replenished as needed.
Please let your student know that they will be asked to come to the front office to receive their medications. Students are not allowed to self-carry medication UNLESS the self-carry form is filled out and approved by the school. Note: the school does not have standing orders to supply over-the-counter medications to students such as Tylenol, Advil/Motrin,etc. These medications require the medication process to be followed and can NOT be carried without proper documentation.
If your student has a chronic health condition, please have the appropriate action plan completed and signed by your student's primary care physician and parent per the following:
● Life Threatening Allergy - Allergy Action Plan
● Asthma - Asthma Action Plan
● Type 1 Diabetes - Diabetes Action Plan
● Seizures - Seizure Action Plan
If you have any questions about medications or your students health needs, please contact our District Nurse, Stacy Munro, RN at smunro@classicalacademy.com.
Student dress code applies to all students when on campus or at a school-sponsored activity.
Clothing must cover areas from one armpit across to the other armpit, down to a 3-inch inseam. Tops must have at least 1-inch shoulder straps.
Students found out of compliance with the dress code will be asked to change their clothes before returning to class or any school-sponsored activity. If the student does not have a change of clothes, they will be calling home to ask for a change of clothes to be brought to school.
Thank you so much for your support!
As a California independent study school, we are required to offer optional synchronous (live) instruction opportunities for students. This provides a chance for students to connect with a credentialed teacher in real time for academic support. There is no negative impact for the student if they do not attend.
At The Classical Academy synchronous (live) instruction opportunities are offered through scheduled meeting times with your A/B teacher or Educational Specialist. If you would like more information about times available to your student, please reach out to their teacher directly.
We are required to notify families when students do not take part. No action is required.
Thank you for your continued support.
Click HERE for the Parent Student Handbook landing page
Please review our school's Cell Phone and Smartwatch Policy. Highlights from the policy are written below. To see the full policy and all details, CLICK HERE.
Students may have personal cell phones and smartwatches on campus but they must be turned off or silenced and placed in their backpacks while on school grounds (including break, lunch, and after school activities).
If a student needs to contact a parent or guardian for any reason during the school day, they may use the front office phone or they may use their cell phone/smartwatch in the front office with permission. If a parent needs to contact a student, they should contact the front office, not the student’s personal cell phone/smartwatch.
Students may use their cell phone/smartwatch after dismissal time, once they are off campus, when the school day has concluded.
EMERGENCY DRILL SCHEDULE FOR 2026-27
9/9/26 - 9:00am Fire Drill
10/22/26 - 10:30am Earthquake Drill Off Site Evacuation
12/9/26 - 2:00pm Lockdown Drill
2/5/27 - 10:30 am Fire Drill
3/16/27 - 1:35pm Lockdown Drill
5/13/27 - 10:30am Fire Drill
The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. As part of our ongoing commitment to emergency preparedness, The Classical Academy will be conducting Emergency Preparedness Drills 6 times during the school year.
The purpose of these drills is to help students and staff practice established emergency procedures in a safe, structured, and age-appropriate manner. Most drills are expected to last approximately 10-15 minutes, after which students will return to their normal instructional schedule.
In accordance with school policy:
Advance Notice: This information serves as advance notification of the scheduled emergency drills.
Parent Opt-Out: Parents or guardians may choose to have their student not participate in Lockdown drills. All other emergency drills are mandatory for students who are on campus at the time of the drill. If you wish to opt your student out of a Lockdown drill, please contact the school office at least 24 hours prior to the drill so that we can make accommodations.
Mental Health Resources: We recognize that emergency drills may be stressful for some students. School-based mental health resources are available for any student who experiences distress before, during, or after the drills. Our staff members are trained to recognize signs of emotional distress and will provide support as needed. Parents or guardians who would like additional information about available mental health resources are encouraged to contact the school administration.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to keep our school community safe.
Math Helpline for 4th-8th Grade Students
The Classical Academies will be offering live online math help for students and parents!
Come and work on current, recent, and approaching lessons with Ms. Aguilar!
The Helpline will be available on the following days and times:
*Mon and Fri: 8:00 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 3:00 pm
*Tue/Wed/Thu: 1:00 - 3:00
Click HERE to fill out the google form or scan the QR code
Watch this video to learn more.
A/B and C Track students in 1st–6th grade are invited to use TCA History with Mrs. Broyles, a history course designed to make teaching history at home easier, engaging, and enjoyable.
The course includes video lessons, read-alouds, differentiated assignments, optional hands-on crafts, and extension videos. Lessons are coordinated across grade levels, so families with children of different ages can learn the same history topics together while completing assignments appropriate for each child’s grade level.
To add TCA History with Mrs. Broyles to your student’s Schoology dashboard, use the access code:
DSBP-73VH-DP5JF
For instructions on adding a Schoology course using an access code, click HERE.
My hope is to take some of the work out of planning history while helping your family enjoy learning about the past together!
Love the flexibility of homeschooling, but wish you had a little more support?
The Classical Academies Virtual Program gives students in grades 1–5 the benefits of homeschooling with live instruction and support from credentialed teachers.
Students participate in live virtual classes two days a week, where teachers guide them through much of their core academic content. On the remaining three days, parents continue learning at home using curriculum provided by The Classical Academies.
It’s a great way to lighten the teaching load for parents while keeping the flexibility and family involvement that make homeschooling so valuable.
Students can also enjoy park days, field trips, clubs, enrichment activities, and other opportunities to connect with the Classical Academies community.
Now enrolling! Learn more by watching our Virtual Program overview.
For more information or to see if the program is a good fit for your student, contact virtual@classicalacademy.com
If you are interested in enrolling in our virtual classes, contact tcaclectives@classicalacademy.com
*The information in this section is provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only. It is independent of The Classical Academy and is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by The Classical Academies. Please contact the service provider directly with all questions or concerns. *
If you completed this form during the last school year and you are still interested in participating this year, please complete the form again.
Parent Co-Op Interest Form
CLICK HERE to complete the form if you are interested in connecting with other families to explore the possibility of forming a homeschool co-op. A homeschool co-op (cooperative) is a group of homeschooling families who partner together to share educational resources, teaching responsibilities, and social opportunities. Co-ops can provide students with peer interaction and diverse learning experiences beyond what one family can offer on its own.
After the form closes, a shared spreadsheet will be made available to participating families as a resource for connecting with one another.
By completing this form, you acknowledge and agree that the information you provide will be shared with other TCA families who also complete the form.
Please note that TCA does not organize, manage, or facilitate homeschool co-op groups.
Dun Dun is a former student of TCA's Bear Valley Campus and is now a freshman at Classical Academy High School's Personalized Learning Campus. Writing has been a passion of hers since she was seven, wrote her first book with printer paper and a sizable number of colored pencils, and decided to become a published author in the future. (And in fact, she was inspired to write by her Primary Writing class at TCA . . .) She believes that everyone has a story to tell, and she hopes that her words can one day make a difference in the world! Other than writing, Dun Dun loves to photograph, travel, swim, dance, read, sing, tease her siblings, and play with the dogs. The Journal of a Puppy Raiser is her first published book - a seven-year-old's dream that came true.
TCA Carpool
Are you looking to set up a carpool for your student? Fill out this form and we will post contact information here for you to connect with other parents. Your information will be shared here for the duration of the school year. If you would like your information to be removed from the BUZZ please contact the front office at 760-546-0101.
Parent Name: Melissa Felker
Parent Email: felker.melissa@gmail.com
Location: Near Poway Rd. and Pomerado Rd.
Track: C
Parent Name: Yana Kochkin
Parent Email: yanova82@gmail.com
Location: 4s Ranch 92127
Track: C
Parent Name: Amy Ward
Parent Email: SpencerNAmy@aol.com
Location: Poway near Twin Peaks/Community Rd
Track: C
Parent Name: Grace Mun
Parent Email: gm834@yahoo.com
Location: San Marcos near Twin Oaks Valley exit/Cal State San Marcos
Track: C
Parent Name: Christine Hengesteg
Parent Email: christinegail416@gmail.com
Location: Poway - off Espola & Twin Peaks Rd
Track: B
Parent Name: Yvette Henry
Parent Email: yvette.henry0810@gmail.com
Location: Fallbrook
Track: B
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