18 AUGUST 2014 THELOCALDISHMAGAZINE.COM Aliso Viejo Christian School JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN - 8TH GRADE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for the 2014/2015 School Year Aliso Viejo Christian School A Ministry of Lutheran Church of the Cross 1 Orion, Aliso Viejo (949) 389-0300 AVChristianSchool.org Lutheran Church of the Cross and Christian Preschool 2431 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods (949) 837-4673 1cotc.org • Differentiated Instruction to Challenge All Learners • Curriculum Exceeds CA Core Standards • Interscholastic & Intramural Sports • Music, Computer Lab, Rosetta Stone Program, Drama, Accelerated Reader Program Aliso Viejo Christian School was established in 1999 as a ministry of Lutheran Church of the Cross with a mission to be a “Christ- centered, Bible-based environment which provides academic excellence and nurtures students to become life-long learners who know Jesus Christ and share His Word, His grace, and His love with all people.” AVCS is dedicated to be a school where educational excellence is provided with a curriculum that supports the academic needs of 21st century learners in Junior Kindergarten through Eighth grade. With the completion of the gym/event center classrooms, students have opportunities for enhanced visual and performing arts as well as an exciting sports program. A di- versified foreign language option program Special Promotional Section is provided to develop global citizenry of the students. Technology is integrated throughout grade levels with an empha- sis on maximizing student learning while providing expanding usage, stability, and security. With the Expected Schoolwide Learning Outcomes for the students of spiritually growing individuals, academically strong individuals, healthy individuals, and Christ- like individuals, AVCS strives to be an educational community that partners with parents and its students. Aliso Viejo Chris- tian School is accredited by the Associa- tion of Christian Schools International, and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Romans 8:37 Junior Kindergarten - 8th Grade Non-Denominational Christian School High Academics With Low Tuition Bible-Based Instruction ACSI/WASC Accredited ALISO VIEJO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 1 Orion, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (949) 389-0300 www.AlisoViejoChristianSchool.org Christ-Centered • BiBle-Based • ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE A LISO V IEJO C HRISTIAN S CHOOL Back to School SPOTLIGHT
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18 august 2014 thelocaldishmagazine.com
Aliso Viejo Christian SchoolJUNIOR KINDERGARTEN - 8TH GRADE
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONSfor the 2014/2015 School Year
Aliso Viejo Christian SchoolA Ministry of Lutheran Church of the Cross
1 Orion, Aliso Viejo(949) 389-0300
AVChristianSchool.org
Lutheran Church of the Crossand Christian Preschool
2431 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods(949) 837-4673
1cotc.org
• Differentiated Instruction to Challenge All Learners• Curriculum Exceeds CA Core Standards• Interscholastic & Intramural Sports• Music, Computer Lab, Rosetta Stone Program, Drama, Accelerated Reader Program
Aliso Viejo Christian School was established in 1999 as a ministry of Lutheran Church of the Cross with a mission to be a “Christ-centered, Bible-based environment which provides academic excellence and nurtures students to become life-long learners who know Jesus Christ and share His Word, His grace, and His love with all people.”
AVCS is dedicated to be a school where educational excellence is provided with a curriculum that supports the academic needs of 21st century learners in Junior Kindergarten through Eighth grade. With the completion of the gym/event center classrooms, students have opportunities for enhanced visual and performing arts as well as an exciting sports program. A di-versified foreign language option program
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is provided to develop global citizenry of the students. Technology is integrated throughout grade levels with an empha-sis on maximizing student learning while providing expanding usage, stability, and security.
With the Expected Schoolwide Learning Outcomes for the students of spiritually growing individuals, academically strong individuals, healthy individuals, and Christ-like individuals, AVCS strives to be an educational community that partners with parents and its students. Aliso Viejo Chris-tian School is accredited by the Associa-tion of Christian Schools International, and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Romans 8:37
Junior Kindergarten - 8th Grade
Non-Denominational Christian School
High Academics With Low Tuition
Bible-Based Instruction
ACSI/WASC Accredited
ALISo VIeJo CHrISTIAN SCHooL1 orion, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
FAITH • Strong Catholic Identity• Christ-centered learning environment• Weekly Mass in the Basilica• Ongoing Christian Service• Spiritual Retreats
ACADemICS • Accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Assoc.• National Blue Ribbon School• Rigorous Academic Curriculum aligned to the Common Core State Standards• High Test Scores on High School Placement Exams• Differentiated Instruction• Student-centered classrooms with small group instruction• 1-to-1 iPad Program• Technology and Science Labs• Fitness, Sports and Health Education• Rich Fine Arts Program• Spanish Language Program• After School Clubs and Extracurricular Programs• Extended Day Care
mISSIoN BASILICA SCHooL 31641 el Camino real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675(949) 234-1385
www.missionBasilicaSchool.org
CALL ToDAY To SCHeDuLe A Tour
(949) 234-1385
Mission Basilica School embraces a rich heritage tracing back to the founding of Mission San Juan Cap-istrano by Father Junipero Serra in 1776. The school honors Father Serra’s mission of preparing every student for a life of leadership root-ed in Catholic values.
The beautiful campus, uniquely located in the historical setting of the grounds of Mission San Juan Capistrano, has a student body of 260 in grades Pre-K to 8th. Mission Basilica School is a WCEA/WASC accredited, National Blue Ribbon school, staffed with highly skilled and credentialed teachers.
Mission Basilica School continues to foster Faith Formation and Aca-demic Excellence through their highly acclaimed programs.
NATIoNAL BLue rIBBoN SCHooL
mission Basilica school
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• Average Class Size is 17
• Friendly Nurturing Environment
• Fully Accredited
• Excellent Standardized Test Scores Compared nationally OSLS averages in 90th percentile
• Fully Credentialed Teachers
• Dynamic Physical Education, Spanish, Computer, and Music classes
• Affordable Tuition
• Extended Day Care Program
• Full-Day Kindergarten Through 5th Grade
• Digital Library
• 2-1 student to computer ratio in grades 1-4, 1-1 ratio in grade 5
our SAVIor’S LuTHerAN SCHooL200 Avenida San Pablo
San Clemente, CA 92672 (949) 492-6165
www.ourSaviorsSchool.net
There’s something special going on at Our Saviors Lutheran Church and School. When children are inspired, they reach further, not just as students, but as people. Our Savior’s Lutheran School is focused on creating a learn-ing environment that balances the heart, mind and spirit… to educate and inspire. With small class sizes, a fully accredited school, and a highly educated, creden-tialed teaching staff, the students excel academically. At the same time, they are guided by the power of faith, the value of character and the importance of serv-ing one’s community.
The teachers, administrators and staff at Our Savior’s celebrate and honor the di-versity of gifts, abilities and backgrounds each child contributes to the school community. All faiths are welcome.
INSPIreD To THINK, eNCourAGeD To SerVe
Faith in the future starts here.
Openings available for 2014/15 Our Savior’s Lutheran School
e. For a personal tour, please call 949-492-6165 or visit our website: www.OurSaviorsSchool.net • 200 Ave. San Pablo, San Clemente
our saVior’slutheran school
We would like to recognize and congratulate all of Our Savior’s Lutheran School students who partici-pated in National History Day Competitions at the Orange County and the California State level. Stu-dents Brock Bowman, Max Bowman, Logan Giob-bi and Timothy Linas won the honor of competing at the highly acclaimed state level! The Bowman brothers were awarded second place at the Cali-fornia State Competition for exemplary work on their Tuskegee Airmen project.
Congratulations is also due to the entire fifth grade class at Our Savior’s who scored at the 95th percentile, compared nationally.
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St. Edward the Confessor Parish School shares in the mission of the Church to communicate the Gospel message, to build the Catholic Christian community and to serve others less fortunate. The School assists and complements parents as the primary edu-cators of their children in the formation of Catholic standards and values. Through a holistic approach that emphasizes an excel-lent education, St. Edward the Confessor Parish School strives to develop students spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally. Each child is a unique individual of God, and the School embraces student body diversity.
St. Edward the Confessor Parish School is committed to providing a challenging academic program to develop excellence in all stu-dents. Students receive a wide range of educational experiences through the core curriculum program, including math, science, social studies and language arts, integrated with Catholic Identity and the use of technology and enhanced by art, music, Spanish and physical education classes.
The School staffs qualified, credentialed teachers, enlists coopera-tive parent involvement and utilizes academic support systems. St. Edward the Confessor Parish School incorporates a love for God and integrates Catholic Identity within the learning process, all with-in a caring and safe environment. Social justice, global awareness and proclaiming the Gospel message are the main priorities.
ST. eDWArD THe CoNFeSSor PArISH SCHooL
33866 Calle La PrimaveraDana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241 • WWW.SeTCPS.Com
St. Edward the ConfessorParish School
33866 Calle La PrimaveraDana Point, Ca 92629
(949) 496-1241 | www.setcps.com
OPENINGS AVAILABLE FOR THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR(now accepting applications for preschool – 8th grade!)
uNIQue ComPoNeNTS• 1:9 Instructor-to-student ratio in
Preschool
• 1:12 Instructor-to-student ratio in TYKE and Kindergarten
• 1:18 Instructor-to-student ratio in Grades 1-5
• 1:25 Instructor-to-student ratio in Middle School
• The School serves as the largest parish school in the Diocese of Orange.
• Multi-platform technology integration throughout all grade levels
ACCreDITATIoNS• Accredited by Western Catholic
Educational Association (WCEA) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
• Named a National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education in 2005.
• California State Academic Decathlon Champions 2007, 2008 and 2013
• Diocese of Orange Academic Decathlon Champions 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2013, Logic Champions 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2013.
st. edward the confessor Parish schoolACADemIC exCeLLeNCe THrouGH A HoLISTIC APProACH
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ST. mICHAeL’S CHrISTIAN ACADemY107 W. marquita
San Clemente, CA 92672(949) 366-9468
www.GoToSaintmichaels.com
For over thirty years, St. Michael’s Christian Academy (SMCA) in San Clemente has been educating students to excel in every aspect of life. The school is dedicated to inspiring each student to attain the highest standards, scholastically, socially and spiritually. St. Mi-chael’s fully-accredited program and dedi-cated, experienced teachers address each child individually. Their mission is to build confidence, character, and a love of learning, giving students a solid foundation for a suc-cessful life.
ACADemYUsing a Christ-centered, traditional approach that exceeds California State Standards, SMCA prepares students by combining a strong foundation of Biblical values with a wide range of educational experiences. Ad-ditionally, small class sizes and individual teacher attention encourages students to succeed academically. St. Michael’s students
follow a well-established curriculum, includ-ing ABEKA, Prentice Hall, and Bob Jones University Press. To enhance the curriculum, students will have the opportunity to expe-rience varied fieldtrips throughout the year, including our 7th/8th grade Washington D. C. trip. Students in grades 5-8 can par-ticipate in team sports such as flag football, basketball, volleyball and cheerleading. In addition to classroom learning, St. Michael’s students have opportunities to shine in Hon-or Roll awards, Student of the Month awards, Science Fair, Annual All-School Christmas Concert and Spring Musical, Field Day in the Park, Cheer Competition, and City of San Clemente sports playoffs.
PreSCHooL & DAYCAreWelcome to your child’s first classroom! St. Michael’s Academy Preschool & Daycare believes that you will find their school to be a safe, nurturing environment that will allow
your child to develop spiritually, emotion-ally, and academically. With caring and dedi-cated teachers, your child will learn the skills necessary for beginning elementary school. Furthermore, your child will become well-equipped to have a happy and successful life.
St. Michael’s welcomes parents to schedule a tour of the school and classrooms. Join the family-friendly atmosphere at St. Michael’s Christian Academy and prepare to SUCCEED!
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CurrICuLum eNHANCemeNT, SPeCIAL ProGrAmS & CLuBS• Academic Decathlon (4-time State Champions)• National Catholic Math League - 2014 Division 1 Champions (Grades 3 & 4)• Student Council and Campus Ministry• Leadership for Social Justice Program (Grades 5-8)• Choirs and Handbells (Elementary & Middle School)• CJSF (California Junior Scholastic Federation)• Serra Vision Broadcast & Crew• Spring Musical• After School Activities & Sports Programs
GrADeS oFFereDPreschool – Eighth Grade
ACCreDITATIoNSSerra Catholic School is a WCEA/ASC WASC fully accredited school.
SerrA CATHoLIC SCHooLmAIN CAmPuS
23652 Antonio Parkway rancho Santa margarita, CA 92688
SerrA CATHoLIC PreSCHooLAT HoLY TrINITY CATHoLIC CHurCH
1600 Corporate Driveladera ranch, Ca 92694 • (949) 546-8890
www.SerraSchool.org
CHArISmInspiring a deep faith, innovative mind and car-ing heart through Christ… Siempre Adelante.
SerrA CATHoLIC’S ACADemIC ProGrAmSerra Catholic School provides a Catholic faith-based education in a Christ-centered environ-ment for students in grades Preschool through Eighth. Our qualified, credentialed teach-ers use many strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students, including high achievers and those requiring individualized assistance. Core curricular programs align with the Common Core Standards, and technol-ogy is progressive at all levels and integrated in all subject areas. A 1:1 iPad Program will also be integrated at all grades levels for the 2014-2015 school year. All of these have been recognized as significant accomplishments and critical goals in the February 2014 Report of Findings by the WCEA visiting team.
TWeNTY YeArS oF SerVING CHrIST’S CHILDreN
The Early Childhood Programs at Serra Catholic School and Serra Catholic Preschool prepares our youngest students to become compassionate Catholic leaders of the future. Our curriculum enriches our students with the educational, spiritual and social benefits needed to develop the unique potential of every child.
Come and see how a Serra Catholic education can make a difference in the life of your child. Allow us to partner with you in helping to prepare their way.
For information contact Mrs. Shirley Merchant, Admissions Director
949-888-1990 or visit us at www.serraschool.org
Main Campus– 23652 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita
Preschool—1600 Corporate Drive, Ladera Ranch
serra catholic school
Serra Catholic School received a full six year clear term of accreditation from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2020.
For information on enrollment, please contact Shirley Merchant, Admissions Director,
