Emerge Berkeley Christian Academy (EBCA) was born from a vision to reimagine what formative education could look like in Berkeley—in a city known for bold ideas, diversity, and innovation, recognized a growing hunger for something more: a learning community where academic excellence is intertwined with character, faith, and a true sense of belonging.
At EBCA, we believe education should reach the mind, inspire the heart, and awaken the spirit. Therefore, at EBCA, we're cultivating a place where students are seen, known, and nurtured. A place where learning is both rigorous and joyful, where curiosity is encouraged, and where students grow into thoughtful, compassionate, and resilient leaders.
With a clear vision to shape innovative thinkers and wholehearted individuals, EBCA was launched in response to the uniqueness of Berkeley—a city that dares to imagine a better way.
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We exist to provide a Christ-centered education that shapes curious minds, rooted hearts, and purposeful lives through academic excellence and spiritual formation.
To cultivate a generation of students who think deeply, live faithfully, and lead with purpose in every area of life.
A community where we take the work of education seriously because we take children seriously. Their questions, potential, challenges, and gifts all matter deeply, not just for their future, but for who they are right now.
We aim to be a safe space where students are known, where faith and learning walk side by side, and where curiosity is encouraged without compromising truth. We believe that children should be rooted in something greater than themselves, grounded in God’s Word, guided by wisdom, and surrounded by people who are invested in their growth.
You won’t find perfection here. But you will find purpose, partnership, and a deep commitment to cultivating children who think innovatively, live faithfully, and grow in compassion for others.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about our school. I hope you will consider our school to walk alongside you and your child through their educational and faith journey.
Dr. Mimi Harvey
Head of School
Emerge Berkeley Christian Academy
Calvary Academy believes that an individual's first responsibility is to the God of the bible and that a person's whole life should reflect His framework in a context of peace and selfless love. Calvary Academy’s standard for diversity is found in the bible. Individual differences in lifestyle that deny, ignore or reject biblical standards represent diversity in rebellion to God's standards and are unacceptable for the families of Calvary Academy. Calvary Academy affirms that marriage, as defined by God, is the sacred union of one man and one woman, and that from the beginning of creation, God created humanity as male and female, distinct and complimentary.
It is the commitment of Calvary Academy to provide Christian education by and for God's elect, holy and beloved according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth that is after godliness, and in that context for the purpose does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex and ethnic background. This policy is exercised during student admission, hiring of faculty and staff and all school-administered programs.
Calvary Academy is a ministry of Calvary Chapel Morgantown and has limited resources to educate its students. Due to our limited resources, Calvary Academy may be unable to properly educate students with non-academic special needs or severe learning disabilities. We reserve the right to deny admittance and attendance to students whom we feel we cannot offer a sound and complete education. This decision may be made at any point during the application, interview, or acceptance process, or during the school year based upon information received.
Litchfield Christian School has been such a beautiful blessing to our family. LCS is a Christ-centered school that challenges students academically, nurtures their creativity, promotes a positive learning environment, and contributes to their spiritual growth. LCS is very supportive, and they encourage their students and their families. Our daughter came into LCS completely broken and empty. Public school had taken a drastic toll on her mental health. She had pleaded with us for over a year to homeschool her. We were at a loss. Our daughter is a very social person, and we knew she needed more. We decided to check out LCS as an alternative. From the very moment we stepped inside LCS, we could see and feel the genuine love. EVERYONE felt as if they belonged. Before our day of observing was over, she had asked if she could please come to LCS. She was smiling and said this place is my kind of place. It's definitely been just that!
Today she is thriving, and she is truly enjoying herself. She loves to go to school, and she loves all of the teachers. She has made good friends and is blossoming in all areas of life. She's even started singing on stage during chapel. This has been the best decision we could have ever made as parents for our daughter. We are incredibly thankful for this opportunity in our hometown, and we truly appreciate that LCS offers grades K-12. How blessed we are to be a part of Litchfield Christian School. We look forward to many more amazing years here.