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.
Mr. Chumley attended and played football at University of Georgia and has been working within the coastal empire over the past 30 years. Mr. Chumley built a very successful football program in the area while serving as Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Savannah Christian Preparatory School. During his time at SCPS, he won the State Championship as Head Football Coach along with implementing many other strong athletic programs.
“By having an intentional College Counseling Department, and adding this position, we believe it will demonstrate to our families and the community we are serious about retaining our own high quality students but also set the standard for the support needed to get to the college of your choice whether that be through excellence in academics or excellence on the field or stage” said Dr. Hunter Chadwick, Head of School. “We believe our students deserve the very best support in getting to the next step and Donald has proven to be one of the best people who knows how to get a student-athlete to the next level. He has many accolades including State Coach of the Year and recipient of the Savannah Morning News Coach of the Year.
He and his wife Angela have 2 children, Anna a graduate from the University of Georgia and is a second year law student at Emory University and Noah who is a Junior at the University of Georgia and is a punter for the National Championship UGA Bulldogs football team.