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.
Cavaliers have a support system in place after they graduate, alumni who what to help them succeed. There are many ways you can support Calvary Day School:
Volunteer to speak at Middle School Career Day (12/13/2018)
Volunteer to speak at High School Career Day (4/9/2019)
Hire a Calvary graduate to work for you
Attend Homecoming (9/21/2018)
Host a senior student during Senior Professional Experience Week, formerly known as Minimester (3/18/19-3/22/19)
Financially support the school via a tax deductible gift
See more ways to support here (link to Ways to Support on CDS Website)
Another way that any parent or graduate can easily participate in is using a Cavalier for the everyday services we all already need. This year, the Calvary PTO will release a Calvary Business Directory in which business owners can purchase an ad or list a service for all to see. The Directory will be printed and given out to all current Calvary parents, and alumni can pick up a copy in the Development Office on campus, and copies will also be available at Homecoming. The funds raised will benefit the school but more importantly, the Calvary Business Directory will give us the ability to support Cavalier business owners. This will grow the culture of support within the Calvary network.
Below is a list of some of the businesses who have made significant financial commitment to Calvary Day School.
Specialty Sports - Jen Grimes ‘98
Corbak - Mark Cribbs
Grassi Roofing - Tracey Wardlaw Grassi ‘80, Daniel Grassi ‘00, Nick Grassi ‘03
The Center for Digestive and Liver Health - Dr. Mark Murphy ‘80
SouthCoast Health OB GYN - Dr. Glen Scarbrough ‘87
Wetherington Chiropractic - Dr. Bart Wetherington
Optim Orthopedics - Dr. David Palmer
BCG Medical Group, LLC - Dr. David Gaskins ‘78
Benson Dental Associates - Dr. Blake Jones ‘07
J.C. Lewis - Mike Offer
Grainger Honda - Michael Johnson ‘89
Grainger Nissan - Spencer Thomas ‘89
John Davis Florist - John Davis ‘85
Carellas Law Firm - Ted Carellas ‘77
GENCapital - Andy Murphy ‘86
Thrivent Financial - Vann Doubleday
Elite Concrete - Hal Baird ‘11
Air Services Refrigeration Services (ASRS) - Michael Lemack ‘78
Carter Agency Allstate - Terry Carter
Sam Sharpe State Farm - Sam Sharpe
Sand Dollar Accounting - Lisa Reavis ‘84
Lane & Lee Trucking - Billy Oglesby
Vereen Turf Products
McIntosh Realty - Jason and Christina McIntosh
When the directory is completed (deadline for ads is August 30th, 2018), we will post a digital copy online as well as distribute printed copies. I encourage you to support these Calvary businesses who also support Calvary. Together, we can continue to improve what is already an excellent school. If you know someone who would like to advertise their business in the directory, please have them reach out to me. Thank you for your continued support of Calvary Day School.