Independent study for grades 4-12
Personalized lesson plans, flexible pre-recorded lectures, and focused practice built around each student's pace and schedule.
RegisterLearning beyond the core
Alongside math, language arts, science, and social studies, students in grades 7-8 and high school can explore grade-appropriate electives within a personalized learning plan.
Grades 7-8
Middle school electives help students investigate new interests while building learning, communication, and creative skills.
High school
High school electives deepen personal interests and develop practical, creative, and technical knowledge.
Elective availability is organized by grade band and can be considered as part of each student's personalized lesson plan.
The CAL Prep approach
Students do not all learn at the same pace. CAL Prep creates a structured independent study plan for the learner in front of us.
How it works
We identify the student's current learning needs and a practical starting point.
The lesson plan is shaped around academic priorities and the student's schedule.
Pre-recorded lectures support focused independent study without one fixed class time.
Students practice the subjects that matter to their own learning path.
The core curriculum
Strengthen understanding and problem-solving skills.
Build reading, writing, and communication skills.
Explore scientific ideas and analytical thinking.
Develop knowledge of people, places, history, and society.
Clear grade-based tuition
Monthly tuition varies by grade band. One-time fees are paid when entering the program.
Grades 4-6
$450per student / monthGrades 7-8
$650per student / monthGrades 9-12
$850per student / monthOne-time diagnostic fee$250
One-time enrollment fee$150
Clarity for families
CAL Prep brings subjects, learning priorities, and available study time into one organized path. Families can see how flexible independent study still provides direction and purpose.
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CAL Prep Learning Center supports students in grades 4-12 who may need to catch up, strengthen essential academic skills, or accelerate their learning. Every student receives a personalized lesson plan shaped around current needs and schedule.
Plans can include math, language arts, social studies, and science. Students in grades 7-8 and high school also have access to grade-appropriate electives.
Students learn through pre-recorded lectures and focused practice organized within a personalized lesson plan, giving every study session a clear purpose.
Yes. CAL Prep is designed around independent study rather than one fixed meeting time, while the personalized plan preserves structure and direction.
Monthly tuition is based on grade band: $450 for grades 4-6, $650 for grades 7-8, and $850 for grades 9-12.
There is a one-time $250 diagnostic fee and a one-time $150 enrollment fee when a student enters the program.
The diagnostic identifies the student's current skills and a practical starting point, helping shape the personalized learning plan.
Yes. A plan may include multiple core subjects and, for eligible grades, electives based on the student's priorities and schedule.
Every student moves differently.