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.
Time has flown by so quickly, but in such a short time, Calvary has become home to my family and to me. I am looking forward to beginning this year with clear focus and vision of where the future is taking us.
This year we will have the theme of commit. Throughout the school year, students will be hearing this recurring message of what it mean to commit on various levels: academically, personally, and most importantly, spiritually. Equipping young people to commit to something seems to be a challenge in today’s world; however, at Calvary, we believe this is a critical component to leading a fulfilling life that God has planned for us.
I firmly believe in the power of prayer. I am committed to lifting the students and staff up in prayer on a daily basis. I pray that the first days of school will be filled with the excitement of renewed and new friendships. I pray that each student who walks the halls of this school will feel the love and compassion we have for each one. I encourage all of you to commit to lifting up our school in prayer on a regular basis, and that can start this Saturday with our schoolwide Prayer Walk. Thank you for sharing your child with us on this educational journey. We are truly blessed.