Equipping,

DISCIPLING
and I N S P I R I N G

Lifelong Learners

A Parent Information
Packet for Crossroads
Christian Academy
K3-Grade 12

Republic of Panama ccapanama.org

 What are your
BIGGEST
Priorities
as you consider
school options
in Panama?

Alignment with your family’s values?

Academic rigor?
Education in English?

I believe our core values have something to offer you won’t find elsewhere,
and I’m delighted you’re considering Crossroads Christian Academy.

As the only international, English-speaking
Christian school in Panama, a commitment to
biblical truth and a passion for demonstrating the
love of Jesus Christ permeate everything we do in
and around the classroom. This approach enables
us to educate the whole child — body, mind, and
spirit — as we develop their academic foundation for
college preparedness and a lifetime of learning.
Today we will tell you about our school — a
connected, intimate, thriving community. At
Crossroads Christian Academy, families don’t
need to choose between an outstanding, faith-
based education with life-changing discipleship
opportunities or a school with athletic teams, arts
offerings, and a rigorous curriculum. We’re pleased
to offer all these things because we understand how
God can use various areas within your child’s
environment to shape them into the confident
young man or woman they will become by
graduation day.
Friendships, faculty mentoring, a compelling
curriculum, and spiritual formation all foster the
most important things you could give your child:
a strong start in life, an excellent education, and a
desire to bless and serve others. We hope to meet
you and your child one day soon. After reading this
overview of Crossroads Christian Academy, schedule
a tour so you can see what we’re about firsthand.
Sincerely,
Darcy Smith
Darcy Smith, Admissions Coordinator
admissions@ccapanama.org | +507 317-9774
 OUR COMMITMENT TO FAMILIES
As a ministry of Crossroads Bible Church, Crossroads Christian Academy assists the
family and the Church by developing students academically, spiritually, and socially
under the leadership of Jesus Christ. It is our aim to develop biblically transformed,
lifelong learners who use their gifts and abilities to positively impact the world.

The typical CCA graduate is:

A compassionate
An academically
A lifelong learner A master of the A leader with individual who
values diversity adept young adult
who seeks truth, English language strong character
and understands who is prepared
thinks critically, with excellent who is respectful,
how different for the rigors of
and views the comprehension, self-aware,
cultures shape postsecondary
world through a writing, and disciplined, kind, the past, affect education and
biblical lens speaking skills and honest the present, and
beyond
impact the future

How do we put our mission into action?

Teach biblical truths. we offer chapel times, speakers, seminars, and

While our curriculum is richly textured, there is a courses for parents, and families love being a part
common thread across every subject area — biblical of community service and mission trips.
truth. Students explore how God’s Word is living and
relevant to every aspect of their lives. Because our
Place a strong emphasis on safety.
class sizes are small, teachers provide a high level of
Environment matters, and students learn best
individualized attention and mentorship to nurture
when they feel physically, socially, and emotionally
students’ academic and spiritual growth. We are
safe. Our campus is highly secure, with a perimeter
pleased to employ exceptional teachers from eight
fence, surveillance cameras, and a security guard
different countries.
and resource officer on staff. Students embrace our
anti-bullying policy, which emphasizes Christlike
Partner with parents. treatment of themselves and others.
Families are invited to play an active role in our
learning community. Parent representatives in
each grade level enrich student life and foster
Continue reading to learn more about our
communication through private groups. Volunteer
educational philosophy and approach to each
opportunities exist during student events such
age and stage. When you’re ready, contact us to
as our International Fun Fair, Field Day, and Art
schedule a meeting or campus tour with our
Festival. As a ministry of Crossroads Bible Church,
admissions team.
 K3 & K4 PROGRAMS
For students who turn three or
four by August 1

A loving, safe environment where creativity

and playful learning meet

Our primary goal at this age is to help children

experience the fun and joy that leads to an early
excitement about learning.
 K3 & K4 PROGRAMS

At CCA, your child will:

◆ Learn through exploration, with a Creative ◆ Enjoy hands-on activities, multimodal

Curriculum designed to foster kindergarten instruction, and collaborative learning
readiness skills experiences that cultivate social skills

◆ Feel cared for and known as they receive ◆ Be immersed in an English-rich learning
individualized attention from nurturing teachers environment, where they will develop strong
language skills

As a preschool parent,
you can expect:

DEDICATED STAFF A WHOLE - CHILD APPROACH

who are responsive to the unique that helps your child grow academically,
needs of every student socially, and emotionally

REGULAR COMMUNICATION AGE -APPROPRIATE

between the home and school EXPECTATIONS
and a commitment to meeting your child
where he or she is developmentally

Preschool Schedule
K3 & K-4 Full Day: Each day includes indoor and
◆ Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:40 a.m.-2:30 p.m. outdoor learning and play,
as well as a nap/calm time.
◆ Wednesday from 7:40 a.m.-12:40 p.m.
For more information on our
K-3 Half-Day: schedule and curriculum,
◆ Monday-Friday from 7:40 a.m.-12:40 p.m. contact us at +507 317-9774.
 K3KINDERGARTEN
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Exploring their natural curiosity

Each student learns at their own pace, and knowing when your child is ready to start kindergarten
can be a challenging decision.

How will they perform academically? Will they thrive socially? And what type of
learning environment will best meet their needs?

We’ve built our program to provide students with strong foundations in the four domains of
language: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Through age-appropriate learning activities and
a whole-child approach, CCA kindergartners flourish.

Care and support.

Small class sizes create a nurturing, supportive environment where kindergartners
feel known and loved.

An active learning approach. Meet our

Hands-on activities guide students to an age-appropriate understanding of our kindergarten
core subjects. A few favorites include the sink-or-swim science project, frozen teacher on your
animal museum, and exciting field trips. campus tour.
Come see our
A stimulating environment.
kindergarten learning
From our exciting playground to our indoor learning centers, students remain
spaces and meet
actively engaged throughout the day. your child’s future
teacher! To set up
Modeling kindness. your campus tour,
We hire compassionate kindergarten teachers who lead with creativity and email our admissions
purpose. They view each child as an individual with limitless potential. team at admissions@
ccapanama.org.
 ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
Grades 1-4

Building a strong foundation for lifelong learners

Elementary students are engaged in hands-on exploration in a socially and
emotionally supportive space. It’s a time when deep and lasting friendships
are formed, and students are challenged in an atmosphere that is collaborative
and nurturing. Our small class sizes allow for differentiated instruction, which
honors children as individuals who learn and develop at their own pace.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE:
Students will find a fun and challenging curriculum that
includes Bible, English-language arts, spelling, science,
math, social studies, handwriting, and Spanish. “The environment is so
important, especially at the
elementary level. I love that
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: the teachers are so attuned to
Students talk about core values, participate in their students. They try to get
community service, and learn about important life skills
to know them, and know what
such as emotion management, healthy relationships,
works and doesn’t work for
and media balance.
them. They go out of their way
to really help them grow, not
ENRICHED LEARNING: only academically, but as a
Whether students are exploring their creative gifts in art person too.”
class, trying out a new instrument in music, or learning
the ropes of a new sport or game in P.E., lifelong ~ Kim P. Chen, CCA Parent
passions are often discovered in elementary school.
 MIDDLE SCHOOL
GRADES 5-8*

Cultivating Emerging Gifts and Academic Interests

Middle school is when our students start to come into their own. They’re busy discovering new
passions and talents while also starting to better understand who they are and what they stand
for. We prepare them for what’s ahead by challenging them with a more rigorous curriculum and
encouraging them to be more involved in our learning community.

At Crossroads Christian Academy, we

introduce middle schoolers to what’s “Having our children at CCA is one
possible and instill the confidence they of the best decisions we have made as
need to achieve it. Your child will: parents. When we settled in Panama,
◆ Master core subjects and explore fields that deciding where our children would study
interest them personally and professionally was the most critical for us. We wanted
a small school with an international
◆ Be surrounded by positive mentorship
and receive discipleship through our curriculum and excellent academics.
Advisory Program Moreover, we wanted our children to
be in a safe environment where they
◆ Build a strong sense of community through
involvement in small groups, service projects, could grow physically, emotionally,
and extracurricular activities and spiritually. Their school experience
has been wonderful in every way. Their
◆ Strengthen important life skills needed for
success in high school, college, and careers, development has been comprehensive,
including self-discipline, initiative, teamwork, and they have always been surrounded
time management, and study skills by love, grace, discipline, and much
respect from CCA faculty and staff.”
*At CCA, we refer to grades 5 and 6 as “Intermediate School” — an
important bridge from elementary that allows students to gradually become ~ Erika & Roberto Agüero, CCA Parents
more independent learners and make a successful transition to middle school.
 HIGH SCHOOL
Grades 9–12

A Capstone Education Experience for Young Adults

By the time our students reach high school, they are well on their way to being
independent thinkers, organized time managers, and problem-solvers. Our
academic program is enriched with stimulating extracurriculars, inspiring
experiences, and leadership opportunities. We see high school as a time
of bringing together all the threads of student development for academic,
physical, socio-emotional, and spiritual formation.
 HIGH SCHOOL

At CCA, high schoolers:

◆ Become equipped to thrive in English-speaking,
post-secondary education at the college or
university of their choosing
◆ Exemplify their faith through service projects
that impact others near and far
◆ Grow in their faith through chapel, advisory
groups, and small groups
◆ Prepare diligently for their next step through
AP courses, online dual-credit courses, annual
PSAT testing, and college guidance

◆ Explore their God-given talents through ◆ Become proficient digital learners, prepared
electives, interest-based clubs, and exciting for any online learning they will encounter
extracurriculars in college

Opportunities for growth

outside the classroom:
“As parents, we feel extremely
grateful and lucky to be part of the ◆ Church-affiliated international
mission trips
CCA Community. Our daughter
◆ Student-led discipleship training
loves her classmates, teachers,
◆ Student council leadership
school staff, and community. She
Athletics with emphasis on Christlike
has gradually become a young ◆
character
woman with a great base of
◆ Performance opportunities in fine arts
values and principles and with
◆ Interest-based after-school clubs
an immense joy for living, having
an extremely promising future.
That, as parents, is what is most
appreciated.”
~ Jorge and Gabriella Romo, CCA Parents
 An Investment In Your Child’s Future

Tuition 2023-2024
GRADE TUITION PAYMENTS
LEVEL (10 months)

K3 Half Day $507

As a parent, you understand the significant
role school plays in shaping your child. K3 & K4 Full Day $709

Kindergarten $773

From the elementary years, where they are Elementary $773

building the academic foundation to become
Middle School $836
lifelong learners, to middle school, where they
are maturing in their faith, to high school High School $904
graduation and deciding what comes next — you
want to offer them the best learning experience. Registration fee: $650 (yearly per child). Entrance fee - K4
and up: $5,000 (payment options available). For more
information and a complete list of fees, visit our website.
Our families find great value in the Crossroads
Christian Academy experience and the distinct
ways we provide opportunities for our students
who represent more than 22 nationalities.
Financial Assistance Program
We are committed to making a quality
For families who demonstrate financial
Christian education accessible to families and
need, CCA offers financial assistance. To
understand that each family has unique financial learn more, contact our admissions team at
circumstances. admissions@ccapanama.org.

“It has been a relief to discover strong ties of faith, family, and community service among the CCA
educational environment. It has also been a tremendous help to us as missionaries from the Philippines
to be part of the financial assistance program that CCA offers. It has helped lighten the yearly financial
load and has enabled us to focus on work as campus missionaries. We are truly blessed to discover how
God has provided for us, not just financially, but with a good foundation to build friendships, strengthen
faith, and grow roots in Panamanian culture and Christian community.”
~ Erico and Catrina Ricafort, CCA Parents
 We can’t wait to meet you.
When it comes to choosing a school for your child, nothing compares to
experiencing the learning environment firsthand! Our campus tours will give you the
best sense of what we have to offer and provide you with the opportunity to connect
with someone who can answer your specific questions.

What to Expect On Your Campus Tour

Explore our unique campus by scheduling a visit to CCA! During your tour, you
will have the chance to see:

◆ Our vibrant classrooms, ◆ The computer lab, which ◆ Our playgrounds and
where students engage students visit for MAP covered gym used for recess,
in meaningful learning testing and research P.E., and athletic events
experiences
◆ The art room, a place where ◆ Outdoor patios, a favorite
◆ Our sanctuary, where artistic talents are born and spot for students to enjoy
students worship and learn developed daily a meal and catch up with
during weekly chapel friends

During the admissions and testing process, your child may have the opportunity to
join us for a Shadow Visit, spending a half day on campus and experiencing what life
is like as a CCA student. We look forward to meeting your family!

Questions? Please contact our admissions team at

+ (507) 317-9774 or admissions@ccapanama.org.

Building #6582 Corozal, Ave. Omar Torrijos-Herrera Between Albrook and Clayton,
Republic of Panama | + (507) 317-9774 | ccapanama.org