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.
No one wants or asks to be a victim. By using common sense, staying alert, and taking steps to protect yourselves on and off campus, we can all help prevent unwanted events from occurring. Safety and security are a large part of the overall plan to help maintain a healthy, safe, and positive environment on our campus.
Safety and Security is not just one person's job; it's everyone's responsibility. The more eyes and ears the better. I always say: report suspicious activity to the proper authorities on campus.
If you come across a situation that does not look or feel right, let a teacher or faculty member know. I’d rather follow up repeatedly on reports that turn out to be nothing than miss a serious incident because someone thought that it was nothing. Let's all work together to make our campus, the Calvary Day School Campus, a safe and healthy place.
Here are a few tips from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators to help everyone stay safe on and off campus:
On the street
Keep your head up and walk with a purpose; make eye contact with people you pass on the street.
Be alert to what's going on around you; keep your focus outward, not inward.
Avoid alleys, deserted streets, and isolated public parks. Stick with the crowd.
In your car
Keep your car well maintained and your gas tank at least one-quarter full.
Keep car doors locked and windows rolled up.
Have your car keys in hand when approaching your car.
Park close to the building you'll be entering or near the center of a lot. Avoid parking around the lot's edges or next to an occupied vehicle.
Before getting in the car, check the front and back seats to be sure no one is hiding inside.
Park in well-lighted areas. Avoid back streets, alleys, and isolated parking garages. If you believe someone is following you, call 911 or drive to a police station, fire station, or a business with visible security personnel on duty.