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Purposeful Academics
Differentiated reading instruction to meet every student at their level of instruction
Orton Gillingham phonics and spelling instruction
A strong emphasis on English language arts including grammar, writing, spelling, and reading
Singapore-based math curriculum that uses concrete and pictorial experiences to develop an understanding concepts
Daily “Rocket Math” Fact practice
An Uncommon Core that places God’s story of redemption and man’s story of needing redemption as part of the study of history, geography, science, and literature
Small classes where teachers get to know each child and build a community of students and friends
Physical education classes that develop life time sports and fitness skills
Daily recess
Specialists in music, drama, and the creative arts unleash the creative side of kids
Technology is used as a tool for learning but we prefer to engage students in hands on activities
Nurturing Faith
Weekly chapel where noise, movement, and enthusiasm are normal expressions of worship
Bible classes develop a knowledge of the Bible and how God works in the lives of real people and real situations
Faith: not just a subject to study but a natural part of our everyday lifeas we respond to God
Hands-on-Learning of Serving Others
All-school service projects that encourage empathy and thoughtful responses to the needs of others as part of following Jesus Christ in His love
Loving our neighbors projects have included raising money for Louisiana flood victims, making sandwiches for the homeless, creating hygiene bags for refugees, singing Christmas carols at a nursing home, packing shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child, collecting food for food shelves, and purchasing Christmas gifts for a local shelter and many more.