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About Us

We are a community of learners and leaders where teaching and learning are stimulating, interesting, and Christ-centered. Students, staff, and parents are supportive of one another and work cooperatively to reach ever higher academic, social, emotional, and spiritual competencies. Differences are accepted and respected by students, staff, and parents. We follow many pathways to learning while sharing goals that unite us, a common core of knowledge, and a belief in biblical truths.

Admissions

It is our desire to learn more about you and your family and how we may best serve your child. We seek to develop each student: academically, athletically, socially and most of all, spiritually. In turn, we are seeking students who want to integrate and fully invest in the school with their time and talent to obtain the most out of their experience here at Calvary Day School.

Faith

Our key verse at Calvary Day School is Luke 2:52, which states: “So Jesus grew both in height and in wisdom, and he was loved by God and by all who knew him.” 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.

Academics

At Calvary Day School, we are called to a higher mission. We infuse faith into our classrooms, clubs, gymnasiums, playing fields, etc.; in essence, into whatever is being done or taught. At Calvary we also pursue excellence in whatever we do. As a result of this internal pursuit of excellence, Calvary was recognized as the first charter member of the National Elementary Honor Society, and our students are accepted each year into some of the finest colleges and universities in the United States, with over half of these students typically receiving academic scholarships.

Giving

Since Calvary Day School opened its doors in 1961, it has been blessed with enormous support from those who seek to further the school’s mission of providing an academically challenging education in a uniquely Christian environment. Exceptional teachers, state-of-the-art facilities, and superior athletic venues are all possible because of the generous support of the Calvary family.

Fine Arts at Calvary

The Arts at Calvary Day School are an exciting way to provide students with quality instruction and a means for expressing their God-given talents. Program goals for our students include helping them build confidence, foster creativity, value teamwork, and improve their communication skills. As Christians involved in the arts, we believe our mission is to keep our standards high, to promote a strong work ethic, and to remain aware of the impactful potential of the arts and faith together. Our students achieve their creative potential through meaningful individual experiences and performances in class, for the school, and for the greater community. Students are given opportunities to excel in performing arts, visual art, and publication arts.

Performing Arts

Our Performing arts program offers a fully developed range of opportunities to explore and express creativity at any level on the stage and behind the scenes. Our program develops the creative potential of every student. We encourage them to take risks, step outside of their comfort zones, and stretch the limits of their imaginations.

Middle School

Middle School students have the opportunity to participate in both drama and music, either choir or band, with performances in the fall, Christmas, and the spring. They also can audition for the Spring Musical, a theatrical event of acting, singing, and music involving students from 5th grade to high school. Students audition for parts, practice during and after school, and put on several performances for the public.

Upper School

Upper School students can choose from among several Fine Arts classes as an elective: Calvary Singers, Song and Stage, and Concert Band. Students also have the opportunity to compete in several local, state, and national Fine Arts and Literary competitions such as the One Act Competition, National Shakespeare Competition, Literary Competition as well as participate in the fall, Christmas, and spring concerts. Students can also audition to be a part of the Praise Band, a band composed of both singers and musicians, who lead each weekly chapel service.