School Info : Frequently Asked Questions
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l board is required to have a simple majority of Redeemer church members and the church session has financial and spiritual oversight of the school ministry.
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Q: Do I have to be a member of the PCA or Redeemer to send my children there?
A: No, but at least one parent must be a believer and a church member in good standing. The application requires a recommendation from your pastor, as well. At least 20 different churches are represented in our student body. To further acquaint yourself with the doctrine taught by our church and school, we suggest you review the Westminster Confession of Faith, which contains the system of theology derived directly from the Bible.
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Q: How can parents get involved?
A: There are a number of ways in which our parents help their children's teachers, as well as the school in general. There are numerous committees on which to serve, as well as various other needs throughout the school year. Please check our Committee List. If you have particular gifts and skills, we are always interested in hearing about them and how you may be able to use them at
Q: How can grandparents (and other family members) help?
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Q: Are there tuition payment plans?
A: Yes, there are three ways to pay tuition. You can pay the full amount at the beginning of the year and receive a three percent discount, you can pay in two installments (June and January) and you can have a monthly amount automatically withdrawn from your checking account.
Q: Is financial aid available?
A: Whenever possible, the school endeavors to assist families who wish their children to receive a Christian education by offering need-based financial aid, up to 50 percent. We encourage families to seek additional assistance from their family and their church.
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Q: What special subjects do you offer?
ART seeks to glorify God through the child's aesthetic development. Each child is endowed with varying degrees of creative talents, which need to be developed. It is the aim of
CHAPEL is conducted by the pastors of Redeemer Presbyterian Church. The traditional service includes hymn-singing, confession of sin and a Scripture lesson and offers students the opportunity to participate in worship with their fellow students. It is held on weekly and the public is invited to join the student body and staff at any time. Kindergarten classes have a special session with the pastor on the same day, utilizing the same lesson.
COMPUTER is a necessary part of modern life. Students begin in Kindergarten, learning basic skills and reinforcing those skills through type-to-learn, educational programs and games. Keyboarding receives more emphasis in upper grades as students begin to utilize the computer for word processing functions. Additional components include PowerPoint and other advanced programs, which are added as appropriate.
MUSIC is a part of everyday life and this class seeks to teach students rudimentary skills, which will enhance their enjoyment of this art form. Singing, rhythm, reading notes and great composers are all aspects, which are taught at
SPANISH is taught twice a week. Learning through repetition is an ideal way to introduce students to a foreign language. As students progress, they are introduced to other aspects of language-learning: conversation, reading in the language, and the histories and cultures associated with the Spanish-speaking world. Physical Education provides both a necessary outlet for youthful energy and a further understanding of games and rules, sportsmanship and our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit. Emphasis is on mastering basic concepts, individual skills and team-playing; having fun is also an important part of this class.