Because of this and because our system encourages students to excel, most of our students complete high school early and are very well prepared for whatever post-high school endeavor they may choose. The CMA learning concept requires the active participation and supervision of a parent or other responsible adult. Our experience shows that learners benefit greatly from interaction with and encouragement from caring adults in the home. An additional two to four hours per day are needed to complete supplemental courses and activities required for graduation. Parents should be prepared to provide supplemental resources as needed to clarify difficult concepts and to give additional explanations or examples.
Parents are an essential part of our educational team.
They are responsible for providing an appropriate learning environment, helping to set up and maintain a suitable daily study routine, and making sure that adequate communication takes place among all members of the learning team-student, mentor, parent, and school administrative staff. All the studies on this subject agree that taking three months off in the summer adversely effects learning and is not justifiable academically. Students lose momentum, study habits, and forget much of what they gained during the year, requiring a significant amount of re-learning of skills and study habits every Fall. Christa McAuliffe was the first teacher selected to participate in the U.S. Space Program. Her courage, dedication, and sense of purpose distinguish her as a positive role model for students to emulate.