Our key verse at Calvary Day School is Luke 2:52. On the surface, this is a nice Bible verse coined at numerous Christian schools across North America. However, for the Administration and educators of Calvary, this verse is a presentation of the guiding force behind everything we do. This verse encompasses the four components of a truly Christian philosophy of education: physical growth, intellectual growth, spiritual growth, and social/interpersonal growth. Many schools call themselves “Christian” simply because they offer a class in Bible at some point in their curriculum. We believe that this course offering alone does not form the basis for a Christian philosophy of education. Instead, a truly Christian philosophy of education is achieved when biblical truth forms the basis for everything that is taught. 

So Jesus grew both in height and in wisdom, and he was loved by God and by all who knew him.

Luke 2:52

Our Vision Statement

Calvary Day School will cultivate in our students a lifelong passion to learn, lead, and serve through Christ-centered college-preparatory educational excellence. 

 

A Sound Christian Philosophy

Having a sound Christian philosophy of education cannot be emphasized enough in the Christian school setting. Biblical truth must provide more than theoretical guidance and academic generalization. Educational theory and practice must be completely enmeshed with a Christcentric worldview. This distinct worldview becomes the integrating factor around which all subject matter is correlated and arranged, and it provides the criterion by which all other subject matter is judged. Biblical truth becomes the center of all that we do as a school ministry.

 

Calvary Day School History

From its inception in 1961, Calvary Day School has been dedicated to remaining a deliberately Christian school where academic excellence is rigorously pursued. Dr. John Tippett, along with several involved parents, began the process in 1959 of planning for the creation of a Christian school founded on the developmental principles of Luke 2:52 where Jesus grew intellectually, physically, socially, and spiritually.

Originally named Calvary Baptist Day School, Calvary enrolled thirteen kindergarten students that first year. The academic reputation of the school continued to grow along with the need for a distinctly Christian education. Each year a grade was strategically added until the 1973-1974 school year when Calvary enrolled its first senior class. The students, parents, and faculty of the Calvary Day School family continue to enjoy God’s rich blessings after more than fifty years of faithful educational ministry.

Calvary Day School now enrolls approximately 1300 students six-weeks through 12th grade. As a non-denominational Christian school, Calvary’s student body represents more than 100 churches in the Savannah area. In keeping with our historical past, Calvary faithfully pursues a deliberate and intentional Christian education where God’s truth is enmeshed in all learning activities.

1959
1959

Planning began for a Christian school founded on biblical developmental principles

1961
1961

Calvary Baptist Day School opened with thirteen kindergarten students

1974
1974

The first graduating class marked a milestone in the school’s development

Present
Present

Calvary Day School serves approximately 1,300 students from over 100 churches

Accreditations and Affiliations

Calvary Day School is proud to be accredited/affiliated with the following organizations:

ACSI

ACSI

Cognia

Cognia

GHSA

GHSA

GISA

GISA

NAIS

NAIS

SAIS

SAIS