cmasas.org

What It Is

CMASAS（Christa McAuliffe Academy School of Arts and Sciences）is a private online K-12 school. Its official materials describe it as a fully asynchronous, WASC-accredited school serving students in 31 countries. It is not just a course platform, but an online private school that provides enrollment status, courses, teacher support, transcripts, college counseling, and community activities.

Core Curriculum and Learning Format

Its key feature is that it is 100% asynchronous, with no live classes or lectures. Students can progress on their own schedule. The curriculum follows a mastery-based model, requiring students to demonstrate at least 80% mastery before moving forward, and uses Personalized Education Plans to adapt to each student’s learning style, goals, and interests. The catalog includes 200+ courses, covering core subjects, STEAM, CTE, visual and performing arts, 9 world languages, Honors, AP, and 60+ Arizona State University dual-enrollment courses. It also offers NCAA-approved courses, making it suitable for students who need to meet college athletic eligibility requirements.

Faculty, Support, and Accreditation

CMASAS has a fairly comprehensive support system. Each student is assigned a Personalized Education Coach, who helps with goal setting, progress tracking, and organizational skills. Course Instructors provide subject-specific feedback. At the high school level, students also receive support with transcript reviews, college applications, scholarship resources, and programs such as the College Bound Club. The official materials state that PECs and course teachers have an average of 15 years of teaching experience and an average tenure of 5 years at the school. WASC accreditation and NCAA High School Code: 380581 are important credibility signals.

Pricing and Limitations

The official materials do not disclose specific tuition fees. They only mention that tuition assistance may be available through the Personalized Education Foundation, and that military family programs may offer discounts. As a result, it is difficult to evaluate value for money precisely. Families should confirm the total tuition, registration fees, refund policy, textbook/lab material costs, and any additional AP or dual-enrollment fees during the enrollment consultation. Another limitation is the lack of live classes: students who prefer a fixed schedule, real-time classroom interaction, or stronger supervision may not be a perfect fit.

Who It Is For and Access From China

It is especially suitable for military families, expatriate/international students, homeschooling families, competitive athletes, performers, students recovering from medical conditions, neurodiverse learners, and gifted students. Families in mainland China should carefully verify website accessibility, time-zone communication, payment methods, whether Chinese addresses/documents are supported, and how a U.S. online private school diploma fits with domestic education pathways. The official materials do not provide information on network access or payment support in China, so its accessibility status can only be considered unknown.