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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Visiting Colleges and Experiencing the Immense Opportunities
Stacey Mell
I have learned personally through my own college admission process journey with two sons that I should follow my own advice about visiting colleges and universities. I have been afforded the most wonderful opportunities to be able to visit college campuses throughout the country. This experience has broadened my knowledge base, expanded my awareness of collegiate differences and understanding the uniqueness of so many schools. I am able to return to Calvary with the a wealth of knowledge that I am able to pass on to my students. I have had the privilege of hiking through the beautiful, animal-friendly mountain campus at Berry College; walking through the historic town streets of Northampton to Smith College; experiencing the breathtaking views of Amherst; riding the Boilermaker train at Purdue; having the opportunity to see new inventions being created at Mercer; taking a tour of the “real life” baby simulator at Florida Southern; sitting in a psychology class at the historic Mt. Holyoke; observing a DJ spinning class at Hampshire; learning about the fast track graduate programs at Nova Southeastern; and touring Tillman Tower at Winthrop, along with so many other wonderful experiences that make each and every college special and unique.
Please take the time to visit, giving your full attention to each college so that you will be able to find your student’s perfect college match. Matching a college is not a prize to be won, it is a journey to enjoy, savor, and learn.
Stacey Mell is a 1982 graduate of Calvary Day School and is the Director of Guidance. Mrs. Mell holds a Bachelor of Arts. in psychology with a minor in computer programming from Armstrong Atlantic State University and an M.Ed. in counseling as well as an Ed.S. in counseling from Georgia Southern University. She finds inspiration from Ephesians 2:8, “For by grace you are saved through faith – think not of yourselves, it is a gift of God.”