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.
From Berkeley to Brown...Calvary prepares Seniors for the Collegiate Process
Stacey Mell - Director of Guidance
As your family visits schools, especially if your student is just entering high school, now is the time to set goals. Ask your student, “Where would you like to attend college?” “What areas of study are interesting to you?” Students can open up a Gafutures account that will allow them access to a plethora of information about Georgia colleges. My Options is a free site on College Board’s website that allows for student access to colleges all over the country.
Tier 1 colleges and universities tend to look holistically at a student’s application and want to see a transcript that is full of rigorous courses that the student has performed well in. On the application they want to see lots of community and school involvement and part-time employment.
A way to gain valuable information from a knowledgeable source is by meeting with the college representatives that come and visit Calvary Day School. Currently, Calvary has approximately twenty schools scheduled to visit between now and mid-October. Students need to obtain a pass from Mrs. Mell, and they will have the opportunity to receive information about that school, ask questions, and be placed on the mailing list to receive future mailouts. Planning ahead is a key component to being knowledgeable in the process of college selection.
Scheduled Visits at Calvary Day School
September 5
Furman
September 10
St. John’s University
Wofford College
UAB
Sewanee - College of the South
September 11
Mercer University
Berry College
Georgia Gwinnett
University of North Georgia
September 12
UC Berkeley
Davidson
September 13
Villanova
September 14
Georgia College
Presbyterian College
College of Charleston
October 4
University of Chicago 6:30 PM
October 15
University of Alabama
Recent Calvary graduates have been accepted and are attending some of the most selective and prestigious schools in the country. Calvary offers an education that will prepare your student to competitively apply and be selected for acceptance. Take advantage of the preparation and opportunities that Calvary offers to all of their students so that your student will have a variety of collegiate options.