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.
Today was our final Chapel of the 2020-2021 school year. Every Thursday at 9:40 a.m. our Middle and Upper School students meet to celebrate, learn, and worship God. Teachers, faculty, staff, and pastors give their time each week to pour into our students as they navigate through life. But today was different. Today was the last day that we joined together in Chapel with the Class of 2021. Today was the last day our seniors sang their sweet praises to the Lord on the stage. Today was the last day our seniors led and guided their peers in this setting. Emotions were high as we listened to Mr. Whelan and Mrs. Kittles speak about God’s legacy and the plan He has for our seniors. Their encouraging words and advice for not only the Class of 2021, but also the classes to follow, were lessons that our students will think back on as they journey through life.
At the end of the service, all faculty and staff members were invited to gather around the seniors and pray over them as they embark on this new chapter in their lives. It was endearing to hear all of the sweet and thoughtful prayers spoken over our seniors. Although it was bittersweet to see these students in Chapel for the last time, we know God will use them in instrumental ways wherever He calls them to serve His Kingdom.