1969 - 1971

September 1969 - The public school was reducing its kindergarten from four to three classes; therefore, only students that lived in that district would be allowed to attend. Our parents desired to keep their children in our school, so a kindergarten class was added. All 17 students enrolled.

September 1970 - In response to the parents’ requests, we added a first grade and increased kindergarten to two classes. This was the beginning of Calvary Cross Academy.

September 1971 – The school needed room to add a second grade; therefore, the Church rented the South San Francisco Boys’ Club located on Orange Avenue in South San Francisco. Tables and desks were brought from storage each day to set up the classrooms and were returned by 3 p.m. for use by the Boys’ Club. Third and fourth grades were also added this year.

October-December 1971 – The Church was also growing and needing more space. Negotiations for purchasing the Portola Shopping Center, 1900 Monterey Drive, San Bruno, were in process, culminating in a miracle from God. The church assumed the existing mortgage of $460,000, and the equity of $1,000,000 was written off. We thank God and Mr. Gordon Hansen of Challenge Corporation for the gift. After the gift, the bank needed additional co-signers beside  Pastor and Mrs. Sheley. It was revealed later that Mr. Hansen had co-signed the note. For the church, the monthly payment of  $4,800 seemed overwhelming at that time, yet a payment was never missed.