Our School

Calvary Memorial Christian School (CMCS) is a ministry of Calvary Memorial Church, located in Orono, Minnesota. We offer an excellent education from Pre-K to the eighth grade.

Our school offers a Christ centered curriculum, professional and dedicated teachers who are second to none, weekly chapel services, and hot lunch services.

We have busing available within our district, both full day and half day Kindergarten , as well as Pre-kindergarten during the mornings on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. We have a top-rate computer lab that will be used to teach a variety of essential skills needed in today's high-tech world.

The affordable tuition that we provide ensures that everyone can take advantage of our superb learning environment.

Total Tuition and Fees for 2009/20010:

• Pre-Kindergarten
  M/W/F 9AM-12:15PM................$2,010.00
• 5 day Kindergarten
  M/T/W/TH/F half day...................$3,245.00
• 5 day Kindergarten
  M/T/W/TH/F full day....................$4,170.00
• Grades 1–6.................................$4,170.00
• Grades 7–8 ................................$4,460.00

Enrollment/Re-Enrollment Fees:

• Enrollment fee of $100.00 per Pre-K student due with application
• Enrollment fee of $300.00 per student in grades K-8 due with application
• Early Bird Re-enrollment fee of $225.00 per student due with application
• Re-enrollment fee of $300.00 per student due with application
• DISCOUNTS: (Does not include Pre-K)
  • 3rd Child in family, $600.00 discount
  • 4th Child in family, $800.00 discount

Billing Policy:

• A tuition booklet will be sent in July with the first tuition payment due August 1st.
• Payment is due on the first of the month beginning in August and ending in May.
• Payments received after 3:00 p.m. on the 10th of the month will be assessed a $25.00 late fee.

Cancellation Policy:

All enrollment and re-enrollment fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Objectives of Calvary Memorial Christian School

1. To glorify God in every area of the student's life. 
   I Cor. 10:31.
2. To teach the Bible as God's inspired Word and to uphold it as man's final authority in faith and practice and as the foundation for all truth.  John 17:17.
3. To develop a desire to know and obey the will of God as revealed in Scripture.
4. To help develop mature Christian students. 
   Heb. 13:20-21.
5. To integrate all subjects with the Bible and thus communicate to students a Christian world view.
   Prov. 9:10.
6. To work cooperatively with the student's parents in educating  their child.  Deut. 6:7.
7. To help develop the abilities of each student to his/her highest potential.  Rom. 12:6-8.
8. To teach each student to think critically, to evaluate other views, and to hold to his/her own convictions in the face of pressure.
9. To teach each student to be tolerant toward Bible-believing Christians who uphold differing views. Rom.  14:1-10.
10. To teach the student to persevere in his/her work and be faithful in fulfilling his/her personal responsibilities. 
    II Tim. 4:7.
11. To teach the student to work both independently and cooperatively. I Cor. 12:20.
12. To encourage and foster student creativity.  I Cor.
    12:4-11.
13. To develop the communication skills of the student.  Rom. 12:7-8.
14. To develop an appreciation for the Fine Arts.  Phil. 4:8.
15. To develop desire for and discretion in wholesome mental and physical recreation.  I Tim. 4:8.
16. To teach our Christian and American heritage and the current problems facing our churches, country, and world.  Heb. 12:1.
17. To communicate to the student civic responsibilities and to prepare him/her for Christian citizenship.
    Rom. 13:1-7.