Choosing the Right School
One of the most important decisions you will make as a parent or guardian will be determining where your child will receive their education. At ZCS, we believe it is our responsibility to assist parents in carrying out their responsibility to instruct their children in the Christian faith. This is why we've compiled seven tips to help you choose the right school.
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The List
TIP #1: Determine whether the school's mission and core values align with the ideals you have for your child's character development in addition to supporting your family's values.
TIP #2: View the school's philosophy regarding teaching. Educators contribute significantly not only to academic achievements but also to the social and emotional development of students in preschool through eighth grade. A school's teaching philosophy should support your desired growth for your child.
TIP #3: Seek a curriculum and teaching approach that reflects the demands of the 21st century, emphasizing creativity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills encourages the development of qualities like perseverance, resilience, and self-confidence.
TIP #4: Inquire about the school's methods of assessing student progress through assignments and evaluations. Additionally, ask how parents are kept informed about their child's growth.
TIP #5: Determine if the school's school-to-home partnership goals align with your family's needs.
TIP #6: Explore the unique subjects and programs available as part of the curriculum, such as arts, music, computer science, project-based learning, or foreign languages. These opportunities provide your child with a chance to further explore their interests or pursue new areas of study easily.
TIP #7: Evaluate whether the school cultivates a supportive environment where your child will feel embraced, encouraged to take risks, and experience a sense of belonging.
At Zeeland Christian Preschool, we embrace our call to teach three to four-year-olds about the wonders of God's world. Through active, play-based education, we introduce children to letters, numbers, science, art, technology and more!
The core of every classroom is teaching kids to love God and to love others. But there are many ways to do that! Check out the innovative and exciting ways we educate kids in our non-traditional English program.
We are home to the only Christian-Mandarin Immersion program in the Midwest. As Mandarin is the most widely-spoken language in the world, this is an incredible opportunity to be considered for your child!
The largest and most established Christian Spanish Immersion program in Michigan. 100% immersion through 2nd grade and the majority of classes through 8th grade.
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