New Students
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Welcome to the CVCA Community!
Below you will find information to help you prepare for your first year at CVCA. More information is available throughout our website, so please take a look around. The MY CVCA page is located at the top right of our site. It provides important and timely information for our families throughout the year. A good place to start planning for the 2025-2026 school year is with our SCHOOL CALENDAR, also located in the top right of our website. (A printable pdf is available there.)
Welcome to our new high school students!
Welcome to our new middle school students!
Important Back-to-School Dates
MIDDLE SCHOOL | DATE |
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New Student Orientation | August 6 |
Grades 8-12 First Day of Classes | August 11 |
6th Grade Ignition Retreat | August 11-12 |
Student/Parent Handbook Signature Due | August 12 |
7th Grade JumpStart Retreat | August 12-14 |
8th Grade LaunchPoint Retreat | August 14-15 |
Grades 6 & 7 First Day of Classes | August 18 |
Parent Back-to-School Night | August 28 |
New Family Tailgate | September 5 |
HIGH SCHOOL | DATE |
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New Student Orientation Series | August 6, 13, 20, 27 |
Grades 8-12 First Day of Classes | August 11 |
Student/Parent Handbook Signature Due | August 12 |
Grade 12 Retreat | August 17-19 |
Grade 9 Froshfest | August 18 |
Grades 10-11 FallFest | August 19 |
Last Day for Class Schedule Changes | August 22 |
Parent Back-to-School Night | August 28 |
New Family Tailgate | September 5 |
New Family Resources
The 2025-2026 Appearance Standards will be available soon.
We recommend the following vendors for CVCA attire:
Kids Kloset
907 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
• Purchase in Store Only
BSN Sports
• Order Online HERE
• Shipped Only
SquadLocker
• Order Online HERE
• House apparel can be ordered HERE
• Shipped Only
Young’s Screenprinting
• Order Online HERE
• Order Online or in Store
• Pick-up or Shipped
School districts that provided bus transportation to CVCA during the 2024-2025 school year are available HERE. The list will be updated for 2025-2026 as more information is available.
CVCA uses Canvas as our Learning Management System (LMS). In other words, Canvas is the digital hub of our classroom where upcoming assignments, grades, and resources are posted in one centralized, easy-to-access location.
Parents can access this information by creating an account and then linking their account to their child’s information via a pairing code. THIS VIDEO explains both the account creation process and how to generate a pairing code.
This is the website you’ll use to access Canvas once you have created an account: cvcaroyals.instructure.com/login/canvas. We recommend bookmarking the website for ease of access. Be sure not to include the “www” at the front of the address.
One of the strengths of Canvas from a parent and student perspective is that you can customize the amount of information you receive from Canvas and choose the method in which you receive that information. After you set up and login to your account, THIS VIDEO walks you through the process of customizing your notification settings.
There is a Canvas app for parents that can be downloaded to your smartphone (iOS or Android). You will have to search for “Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy” when you first access the app.
If you have questions about Canvas or need assistance after watching the videos, feel free to send an email to tech@cvcaroyals.org.
1. Availability of final class schedules will be announced in the Royal Weekly in early August, 2025. Families will receive an email when they have been posted. Once logged into Family Portal, click on “Student Information,” then “Schedules,” and then click on your student’s name. Please bring a copy of your schedule on your first day of school.
If you have trouble registering or logging into Family Portal, contact tech@cvcaroyals.org.
2. Please review your schedule and the Academic Catalog to make sure all required academic subjects for your grade level are listed. Students who have eight classes and no study halls may want to consider dropping a class for a study hall, especially any student who might struggle a bit academically.
3. Once schedules are released, any class change request must be verified by a parent via a written note, email, or phone call. The last day to make schedule changes is Friday, August 22, 2025. To make any schedule changes, contact your school counselor.
4. We will not make any schedule adjustments for teacher preferences, study hall times, lunch period preferences, or any other changes not strictly necessary.
5. PRT (Personal Responsibility Time) is a study hall for high school students who do not have a status of academic watch, warning, or probation. PRT gives students a choice to go to a quiet study hall in the Cafeteria, Learning Commons, or Rasnick Center.
Please call or email the Guidance Department if you have any questions:
- Guidance Office: 330-920-8204
- Beth Marosi (Grades 6-8, Last Names A-K) – bmarosi@cvcaroyals.org
- Ryan Baxter (Grades 6-8, Last Names L-Z) – rbaxter@cvcaroyals.org
- Michelle Perrow (New HS Students) – mperrow@cvcaroyals.org
Students may participate in a wide-range of co-curricular activities. See a detailed list HERE.
Watch the school TV monitors and the Royal Weekly for start-up dates and information.
Before School:
- Students may arrive at school as early as 7:15 a.m.
- Students arriving between 7:15 and 7:30 a.m. should enter at the Royals Fieldhouse entrance. No other doors will be open before 7:30 a.m.
- If possible, students should arrive between 7:30 and 7:45 a.m. and proceed directly to their first class of the day.
- All entrances will be open to students at 7:30 a.m.
- Classes will begin at 9:22 on Wednesdays. Students may arrive starting at 7:30 a.m. and wait in a designated area.
After School:
- For the safety of all students, it is critical that families pick up students as close to the 2:50 dismissal time as possible.
- If a student does not have an extracurricular practice, club meeting, or rehearsal, they are asked to leave campus.
- Between 2:50 and 3:05 p.m., students are encouraged to transition to their after-school practice or leave campus.
- General supervision will not be provided after 2:50 p.m. Students involved in athletics, fine arts, and other after-school activities are under the supervision of coaches, sponsors, etc.
You created a Family Portal account in order to enroll your student. Family Portal is a great online resource which you can access at any time online to view the following information:
- CVCA’s Student Directory
- Resource Documents – including our Student-Parent Handbook
- Student Information – including student grades, teacher contact information, homework, report cards, attendance, and schedule
- Your Family Information – including parent contact information and your preferences/settings
- Family Demographic Form which you can use to update your contact information
- Online access to your FACTS Tuition Contract as well as FACTS Grant and Aid
Log into your Family Portal Account at any time to access any of this vital information. Access Family Portal on the MY CVCA page on our website.
CVCA students participate in January sessions. Jterm 2026 will be January 5-9.
These sessions increase opportunities for learning and exploration that challenge our students in areas of interest and encourage deeper faculty-student relationships through enrichment electives, educational travel, mission trips, and Career Experience Opportunities (CEO).
Middle School Jterm (grades 6-8) details will be announced at a later date.
Watch for emails regarding Jterm registration in the fall.
Learn about our weekly menus and web-based payment system HERE.
Does your student want to test into advanced math (above grade level)? In order to take advanced math at CVCA, rising 6-9th graders must test out of their current grade level of math by taking a math placement test.
More details coming soon.
The MY CVCA page is the place for current families to find information about school policies, activities, events, and other information. Links to the Royal Weekly newsletter, school emails, Canvas, and Family Portal are also available through this page. MY CVCA is updated regularly throughout the school year.
Volunteer support builds a community, common purpose, and commitment to CVCA’s mission and is the backbone of many of our efforts to transform students’ hearts and minds for Christ. Contact advancement@cvcaroyals.org to get involved.
All student drivers are required to register their car with the school. Permit information will be available soon.
The Royal Weekly is an email newsletter sent to all students, parents, faculty, and staff every Monday of the school year. This is the key source of communication between the school and families, providing updates on school events, important announcements and updates, and other CVCA activities. Archived copies of the Royal Weekly are available through the MY CVCA page.
Middle school and high school supply lists are available HERE.
Students track and verify their Service Expectation hours (16 per year) through their Bible Service Class in Canvas, which links them directly to the Helper Helper app. Students simply click the “Hrs” assignment and send a simple verification request to their parent’s email or cell phone to verify their volunteer hours.
- 16 Hours (minimum) of approved service activity are required per year
- The Service Learning Coordinator will give final approval to verified hours that fit the Bible class guidelines.
Here are some examples of the great ways CVCA students have made an impact in their communities:
- National Day of Prayer volunteer
- Sunday school/church nursery helper
- Church usher/server
- Community clean up helper
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park trail manager
- Urban Vision Kids club helper
- El Salvador Orphanage helper
- Worship leader
- Soup kitchen volunteer
- Hospital volunteer
- School event helper
The 2025-2026 Student/Parent Handbook will be available digitally soon through CVCA’s Family Portal. When you log in to Family Portal, go to School (on left) and click on Resource Documents. You will find the Student/Parent Handbook and Signature page under Newsletter Archives on the right side.
At least one parent and every student should read the Handbook and sign the signature page by August 12. The signature page is available to return after you have read through the Handbook.
The 2025 summer assignments lists are available HERE.
Additional assignments may be assigned by the teacher, depending on the class. Teachers will reach out to students directly.
Middle School Retreats
At the start of each school year, CVCA middle school students participate in grade-specific retreats: 6th grade Ignition, 7th grade JumpStart, and 8th grade Launch Point. Each retreat provides students the opportunity to meet new friends and teachers while engaging in action-packed activities. Programming varies by grade level, but each retreat includes team-building activities such as games, ropes courses, rock-climbing, zip lines, swimming, crafting, and other adventures. Students are also challenged to grow closer to the Lord and to one another during times of spiritual enrichment that include great music and messages.



CVCA’s Ignition 2025 retreat for 6th grade will be at Camp Carl August 11-12. Ignition starts everything off in the right direction as students begin their CVCA journey. Ice-breaking, team-building, and anxiety-easing community and worship and experiences encompass the two-day (overnight) adventure camp.
- Ignition 2025 Parent Letter (Coming Soon)
- Ignition Registration (Coming Soon)
- Camp Carl Waiver (Coming Soon)
- Student Packing List (Coming Soon)
- Medications Form (Coming Soon)
- Parent Chaperone Application (Coming Soon)
- Chaperone Pastoral Reference (Coming Soon)
CVCA’s JumpStart 2025 retreat for 7th Grade will be at Camp Carl August 12-14. JumpStart provides an exciting opportunity for 7th grade students to strengthen prior relationships, get to know new students and teachers, and grow in their relationship with the Lord through chapels, worship, devotional times, and other exciting activities.
- JumpStart 2025 Parent Letter (Coming Soon)
- JumpStart Registration (Coming Soon)
- Camp Carl Waiver (Coming Soon)
- Student Packing List (Coming Soon)
- Medications Form (Coming Soon)
- Parent Chaperone Application (Coming Soon)
- Chaperone Pastoral Reference (Coming Soon)
CVCA’s 2025 8th grade Launch Point retreat is scheduled for August 14-15. 8th graders travel together to Camp Carl to be challenged in God’s Word, make new friends, get to know their teachers, play games, and a whole lot more in this two-day, one-night experience. It’s a great way to start the school year!
- Launch Point 2025 Parent Letter (Coming Soon)
- Launch Point Registration (Coming Soon)
- Camp Carl Waiver (Coming Soon)
- Student Packing List (Coming Soon)
- Medications Form (Coming Soon)
Fine Arts
CVCA offers numerous Fine Arts opportunities for middle school and high school. Two require auditions: the High School Show Choir and The Royal Theatre.
Show Choir Open House
The Middle School Show Choir Camp Open House will be Wednesday, May 21 from noon to 3:00. New students may come to see what it is like and/or audition. The Middle School Show Choir Audition Form is available HERE. Questions? Email jmoore@cvcaroyals.org.
The Royal Theatre Kick-off Meeting
Students interested in theatre should attend The Royal Theatre Kick-off Meeting in August (date to be announced soon). The Fall Play and Spring Musical will be announced and cast/crew information will be provided.
Athletics
If you are planning to play a sport next year, here is some helpful information:
A general Athletic Fee is collected from all participants in sports at CVCA. For grades 7-12, the once-per-school-year fee is $225. For 6th grade, the fee is $60 per sport. Athletic Fees will be billed through your FACTS account after rosters are finalized and confirmed. Please contact the Athletic Office with any question about the Athletic Fee.
*Please be aware that some teams will have additional fees associated with their sport.
If you have questions about a particular sports, please contact the designated coach in the Athletic Staff Directory.
High school fall sports will begin prior to the start of the school year. Many sports have summer workout programs. Please contact the head coach of your program for additional details. All students who wish to participate in CVCA sports must be registered in FinalForms, have a current physical on file, and complete all required pre-participation paperwork in FinalForms.
Middle school fall sports will begin prior to the start of the school year. Try-out and practice information will be provided during the summer. All students who wish to participate in CVCA sports must be registered in FinalForms, have a current physical on file, and complete all required pre-participation paperwork in FinalForms.
Many programs (especially high school), have activities over the summer and during the off-season. Please connect with the coach of your sport(s) for more information on these events.
The following requirements must be completed prior to participation in any CVCA-sponsored sports activity.
- FinalForms (FF) Registration
- Parent Forms in FF
- Student Forms in FF
- Medical clearance via a current Sports Physical on file with the CVCA Athletic Office
Athletic spirit wear can be bought anytime through our CVCA Royals Online Store. In addition, many of our teams will have sport-specific offerings at the beginning of their season.
Medical clearance via a current Sports Physical must be on file with the CVCA Athletic Office to participate in a sport.
In conjunction with Summa Health, Sports Physicals will be held at CVCA on May 28 at 6:00 p.m. These physicals will be valid for the entire 2025-2026 school year. Bring a copy of your completed PPE form from your FinalForms account. The cost is $25. Register HERE.
CVCA partners with FinalForms, an online form and data management service, for sports registration. Sports registration for the 2025-2026 school year will open on May 1, 2025. Early registration is the best way to ensure you are on our coach’s contact list and that you receive sport specific communications.
When participation interest exceeds the capacity of a team, tryouts and cuts will be held. Sport registration is not a guarantee of participation.
FALL SEASON
Cheerleading | Cheerleading |
Cross Country (B&G) | Cross Country* (B&G) |
Football | Football |
Golf (B&G) | Golf (B) |
Soccer (B&G) | Soccer (B&G) |
Tennis (G) | Volleyball (G) |
Volleyball (G) | Tennis* (G) |
WINTER SEASON
Basketball (B&G) | Basketball* (B&G) |
Cheerleading | Cheerleading |
Bowling (B&G) | |
Hockey | |
Swimming (B&G) | |
Wrestling |
SPRING SEASON
Lacrosse (B&G) | Lacrosse (B) |
Baseball | Lacrosse (G) |
Track & Field (B&G) | Softball* (G) |
Softball | Track & Field (B&G) |
Tennis (Boys) | Volleyball (G) (6th Grade Only) |
Tennis* (B) |
B=Boys; G=Girls *Available for 6th Grade
If you have any questions as you prepare to join our school family, feel free to contact the Admissions Office at 330-929-0575, ext. 321 or admissions@cvcaroyals.org.