The other day, I awoke to the sound of my 3 year old singing, “I’m so happy, so very happy, I’ve got the love of Jesus in my heart….Where? Down in my heart. Where? Down in my heart to stay!” Although it was at 6am, and on a weekend, it brought a smile to my face. My sweet little preschooler woke up cheerful and singing about Jesus. Some of the many benefits of sending of him to North Texas Christian Academy include: coming home joyful, singing about God, and his cup overflowing with love. While it does require a lot of financial self-discipline for my family to be able to send my 3 boys to a private Christian school, it is worth the sacrifice.
In addition to my chirpy preschooler, I have a shy 5 year old pre-kindergartner. At the
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When we transfered him to NTCA, two years ago, albeit against his will, he experienced a new way of seeing the world, a new way of interacting with others, and a new way of learning. Although it took him about 4-5 months to begin trusting his teachers and authority figures, he came to see and experience the tangible difference that a private Christian school like NTCA can make. The other day he was asked why he loves NTCA, and he answered, “Because people care at this school.” As a result, we have a more trusting, more motivated, more focused young man because of the love shown to him and the caring ways of Christian teachers who minister to him every day.
My family has personally benefited from our investment in Christian Education and has been impacted in a positive way because of NTCA. I have come up with at least 7 benefits of sending my kids to North Texas Christian Academy:
Academics are taught from a Biblical Christian perspective, not a humanistic, atheistic one. God’s word is not only taught, it is valued and recognized as being “alive and active” (Hebrews 4:12), “God-breathed” and “useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” (2 Tim 3:16)
There are shared values between our home, our school and our church. Teachers and staff love the Lord; they model what it means to live for Christ. There is a consistency of values, of knowledge, and of purpose between what we teach and model in the home, and what the school
Parental involvement is essential for the school’s effectiveness. We see ourselves as partners of the family, reinforcing parents' efforts to guide the intellectual, emotional and spiritual development of their children. We offer seminars and classes for personal enrichment of parents as they strive to become even more the kind of person they want their children to
Building a strong faith community is the primary mission of St. Timothy Catholic School. Consequently, administrators and teachers work together to provide students with formal religious education, enriched with faith-centered activities and assignments. Through such activities as sacramental preparation, saint reports, and devotions to Mary, students are encouraged to learn about their faith, develop a deep and personal relationship with Jesus, and spread the good news. Furthermore, as primary educators of their children, parents are welcome to participate in the school faith community. Most notably, St. Timothy School parents developed the “Mary’s Corner” component of the school website. Contributing to the Catholic identity, Mary’s Corner is a parent created and maintained blog on faith-filled activities, and other information that helps parents stay connected to the faith community.
Don’t be over-protective of your child, prepare them to be independent. Believe in your child’s ability to adapt to his new school
Before I started to attend South Carolina Connections Academy, I was enrolled at Dutch Fork High School. I enjoyed going to school so that I could talk to some of my friends and go to the classes that I liked. Even though my grades at Dutch Fork High School were good, they could have been better if I was not so focused on the social aspect of high school. Enrolling at South Carolina Connections Academy, or SCCA, allowed me to work on school in an environment where I could not get distracted. All my attention was on my school work. This allowed me to earn better grades than I had been earning before. SCCA also taught me how to identify my weakness in courses and how to best strengthen them. I learned to appreciate the time I had in ‘class’
There are few certainties of what one will encounter during life. A common joke names two: death and
My educational experience at Bishop Noland Episcopal day school has greatly influenced me to be the person I am today . This school helped me shape my goals and aspirations. I was constantly surrounded by brilliant students and a supportive faculty . The knowledge I acquired at E.D.S thorough out middle school was legitimately significant to me for high school and my future .
For our education system to be strong it is imperative to offer a real opportunity to every child, it’s a moral crucial and an economic necessity. “The Covenant, pgs.36& 37” discuss schools called, “Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) Freedom Schools, these schools are a product of the relationship between CDF and community organizations, churches, universities, and schools. The program’s key elements are educational enrichment and cultural awareness, parental involvement, and social action. Building self-identity and skills for social interaction are two major tasks in growing and becoming a well-rounded individual for society. Anything children learn in the toddler years greatly influence whether they will grow up to value, accept, and comfortably
The statement “philosophy of Christian education” contains much information to be unwrapped. The term philosophy literally means, in the Greek, “love of wisdom.” In this case, the study of philosophy involves a “critical
For instance, “parents, educators, affiliates of religious organizations, and community members have an obligation to provide young people with training appropriate to their age level” (Huitt, 2004, para. 8). By leveraging community resources, children can benefit by learning from individuals within society. The term prosocial conduct was introduced, which can be demonstrated by working with community members through volunteer work and developing character (Huitt, 2004). In addition, the Virginia’s Board of Education has approved some religious organizations to conduct preschool sessions for early childhood development (McDaniels, 2016). Furthermore, another religious organization provides reading lessons for adult learners with reading difficulty. The purpose is to address the gap in learning so parents can enhance the child’s learning environment in the home (McDaniels,
Furthermore, the discussion of the article, Hold Kids Back to Get Ahead? (Stephanie Pappas, 2010, September 6), on the mscbc.com news, was an interesting topic. As I mentioned in the class meeting, my husband and I had to face the dilemma in the summer of 2006. Our daughter was still 4 years old because of her birthday which is November, 2001 yet she was so ready to go to kindergarten after her 2 years of preschool experience. The Catholic school in Los Banos refused to enroll her because of her age, without even meet her: I just had a conversation over the phone with the office staff, and the lady said that a student must be 5 years old to be enrolled so my daughter needs to repeat the preschool at the Catholic school. I thought if she needs to repeat the preschool, it will affect her self- esteem because she probably think, "Why do I have to be in preschool? I just graduate!" So as our conclusion at the point, my husband and I decided that we enroll her in a public school. Yes, she was a youngest and smallest in the class but was a great student in academically, socially, and emotionally. Not only the kindergarten year of her education, she has been always a great student in all the areas. She developed the leadership so she was a member of the student government in elementary and student ambassador in Jr. High.
Attending North Greenville University has been one of the best decisions I’ve made, aside from devoting my life to Christ. However, it was not the easiest choice nor was it my first choice, it was definitely God’s best option for me though. My senior year of high school when I was searching for colleges, my initial thought was to find a college that supported my beliefs and my major. Though in my family and friend groups the only schools I heard of in state were Anderson University and Southern Wesleyan University. I looked at both of these options, both were right factually. What I was looking for in schools were there, but I didn’t feel at home with either two. I knew God had a better plan for me, where I would actually enjoy being at school not to just go because I have to be there to get a degree.
“It has been shown that children who attended early childhood centres of high quality were more successful at school, remained at school longer, and continued to achieve more after they had left school. They grew up feeling a sense of belonging in their community and society and were more able to take control of their own lives (Early Childhood Development, 2001).
Any parent would be skeptical about sending his or her child to just any after-school program. First comes the research about the different types of programs and then visiting unusual places not really knowing what to truly except. Past all the skepticism, there are many beneficial after-school programs for kids of just about all ages. The most evident benefit of these programs is that children get extra help with their schoolwork/homework. The less than obvious are things like social skill building or their own understanding of how valuable their future is. These after-school programs aren’t just beneficial to the kids, but to their parents and the community as a whole. The benefits for parents are much greater when they are involved in
Choosing a school is one of the hardest decisions that parents will make. They wonder if their child should go to a public or private school. Their child could potentially fall in with the wrong crowd at a public school. A private school does not always guarantee a Christ-centered classroom. Parents may even consider homeschooling just to ensure that their child is getting the best learning opportunities possible. Some parents may be too busy dealing with circumstances beyond their control to be as active as they would like to be in their child’s learning. At the deeper level of worrying about what their child is learning, parents are worried about the integrity of their children. How a child’s curiosity is fed in the classroom will affect what they do with their time outside of the classroom. The goal of the classroom should be to prepare a child for real-life situations. Some parents are afraid that the education system will stifle a curiosity of learning and hurt their child emotionally and developmentally. Once parents understand what happens in a classroom dedicated to their child’s learning development, there are some very simple and practical ways that parents can do at home to continue to invest in their child’s education and emotional integrity.
There are nearly five fewer students per teacher at private schools than at public schools. [2] Another flaw of private schools is that there are very few private high schools compared with the number of public high schools that may be in the local area of any given student. A simple solution to this flaw would be for churches and other religious institutions to open up accredited schools within their building and pre-existing program. The curriculum does not need to include any sort of religious practice so students of all types are welcome. It is only necessary for one or two institutions to do this, so it is possible that separate institutions may collaborate to make the mission a bigger success. Another possible solution consists of organizations using one-time state grants to open up a new school in their local area.