How It Works

Your Student’s Path to Graduation

At CICA, students combine flexible online learning with personal guidance, Christian discipleship, and community. From the first graduation planning conversation to the final course, we help families stay informed and students keep moving forward.

1. Start with a Personalized Graduation Plan

We review your student’s academic records, discuss their goals, and build a course plan toward a Sevenstar Academy diploma. Students can pursue the 22-credit traditional pathway, CICA’s 24-credit college preparatory pathway, or the 27.5-credit honors diploma.

2. Learn with Teacher Support

Students complete Christian online courses through Sevenstar, following an individual pacing schedule. Learning includes readings, activities, assignments, assessments, and teacher conversations. Students work independently while receiving feedback and connecting with course teachers through scheduled check-ins and required discussions.

3. Stay Informed Every Monday

Families receive a weekly progress report each Monday showing course progress and grades. Students, parents, and CICA can use this information to celebrate accomplishments, identify concerns, and plan next steps.

4. Build Daily Habits of Faith and Awareness

Students are encouraged to begin their day with daily devotionals using Our Daily Bread and a 10-minute news segment. These routines help students grow in faith, consider current events thoughtfully, and connect learning with everyday life.

5. Connect Through Weekly Advisory

Our weekly Google Meet advisory and community meetings give students opportunities to build friendships, share encouragement, discuss goals, and receive guidance. These meetings bring personal connection to the online learning experience.

6. Put Faith into Action Through Service

Students participate in community service projects and complete 40 service hours each academic year. Families record completed hours in the MyCoursePortal parent portal and maintain supporting documentation. Service gives students meaningful opportunities to care for others in their own communities.

7. Reflect on Growth Through Annual Assessment

Students complete a standardized assessment each academic year to help families and CICA understand academic growth and areas for continued support. The annual assessment fee is $35, and families receive testing information and instructions.

Move Forward with a Clear Goal

CICA helps students monitor progress and prepare for college, career, and a life of service. Students work toward an accredited U.S. high school diploma awarded by Sevenstar Academy, which is accredited by Cognia.

Ready to plan your student’s next step? Contact admin@cicaschool.com.