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.
It all happens so quickly, and we often fall right into the same lie that permeates our culture that if we want joy this Christmas, we just need to buy more, have more, or fix the perfect meal. On their own, all of these things are not bad, but there will be so many things vying for attention this season, and we cannot afford to miss out on the fact that this time is ultimately about the fact that Christ has come and is the only thing that can bring us true joy and fulfillment. So as we go through the next few days may we all realize that in Christ we have hope, and that can never be taken away regardless of our circumstances.
With that said, it is truly amazing to me how much your perspective on Christmas, and the holiday season in general, changes throughout your life. Now that I am a parent, it is even more exciting to think about waking up Christmas morning and sharing that time with my family and seeing the excitement on my daughter’s face. With baby number two due in March, I will certainly be doing my best to soak in every moment over the next two weeks as we experience our last Christmas as a family of three. We are so blessed and are excited about what is ahead for our family in 2019.
I am thankful to be a part of the Calvary family, and I hope that each of our students and their families have a restful break and get to enjoy some great time with family and friends. Personally, I am looking forward to watching some classic Christmas movies with my family, and to be honest, hopefully watching the Dawgs get a win in the Sugar Bowl.
So from Cory, Katie, and Carter Anne Martin, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.