VCM teamed up with many Private Schools in the Valley to bring you the 2nd Annual Private School Spotlight. Schools ranging from early childhood, elementary, middle school and high school are sharing what they are all about, their beliefs and how to enroll for the upcoming 2013-2014 school year.
/ 23 /www.valleychristianmagazine.com / Happy New Year! As the New Year gets under way for many it is already time to for par- ents to start planning education for their children. We all know how cruial education is future. This is why Valley Christian Magazine is excited to share this special advertising section of Rio Grande Valley Christian Schools. goes out to all the schools along with their principals and team who worked so hard to make this possible! -VCM
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Happy New Year!
As the New Year gets
under way for many it is
already time to for par-
ents to start planning
education for their
children. We all know
how cruial education is
future.
This is why Valley
Christian Magazine is
excited to share this
special advertising
section of Rio Grande
Valley Christian
Schools.
goes out to all the
schools along with their
principals and team who
worked so hard to make
this possible! -VCM
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Agape Christian School
1401 E. 24th St.Mission, TX(956) 585-9773www.agapechristianmission.comPrincipal: Jane Eason
Open Enrollment begins Jan 16, 2013
Agape Christian School has been making an eternal invest-ment in the lives of Rio Grande Valley children since 1976.
The caring, competent faculty sets high academic standards and uses a biblically based curriculum. Toddlers through sixth-grade students are challenged to grow in God’s love and word.
Located on 5 acres, the campus includes 20 classrooms, of-
and cameras keep the student body safe throughout the school day.
In addition to basic core subjects, students in the elementary grades participate in ACSI (Association of Christian School International) activities. Spanish, art, music, computer and physical education are also offered to the students.
Daily Bible lessons and weekly Chapel services emphasize salvation, prayer, and Christian character.
All classrooms share their discipleship with various service proj-ects and programs. Parental involvement is encouraged.
For a tour or more information call the school at 585-9773.
“Train up a child in the way he should go and, when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6
Agape Christian School“Making an Eternal Investment in Children”
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Covenant Christian Academy
956-686-78864201 North Ware RoadMcAllen, TX 78504www.ccamcallen.comPrincipal: Milton GonzalezAdmissions: Stephanie Torres
Applications accepted beginning Jan. 8, 2013
Covenant Christian Academy (CCA), an independent school established in 1995, is dedicated to integrating Biblical Princi-
-derwritten by any single church/denomination. The Holy Bible is our standard and we daily instill our motto into the hearts of our students.
We provide a Christian worldview with the highest academics in a rigorous traditional background while encouraging young minds to think creatively and analytically. Every child in our 400+ student body is lovingly nurtured and our campus ema-nates an atmosphere of family.
CCA facilities encompass a gymnasium, library, science lab, computer lab, and classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art technologies granting all students enhanced learning experi-ences. Our Wi-Fi campus equipped with iPad labs and edu-cational-interactive apps allow for a more engaging learning experience.
Each student is instructed daily in Bible and attends weekly Chapel.
At Covenant Christian Academy we value our families and rec-ognize the importance of working together as a team. Com-munication is pivotal to the success of our students. Parents are updated via our SchoolFusion website at www.ccamcallen.com (downloadable app), student grades can be accessed online via GradeLink and quick reminders are texted to your mobile devises by SchoolReach.
Your student would be a welcome addition to our CCA Fam-ily. Call us at (956) 686-7886 to schedule your campus tour and
partnering with you!
Covenant Christian Academy “Using Biblical Principles to Produce Excellence
in Every Area of Life”
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FUMC Day School
4200 N. McColl Rd.McAllen, Tx 78504956-668-9009
“Winners of The Monitor’s 2012 Readers Choice Award for Favorite Preschool/Day Care”
Enrollment begins February 2013
The purpose of FUMC Day School is to provide chil-dren a safe and loving environment in which to nurture spiritu-al, emotional, social, intellectual, and physical growth through developmentally appropriate activities. We offer your child
of the week” program that emphasizes child-centered play based learning.
We accept children 12 months through 4 years of age as of Sept. 1st. FUMC Day School is an outreach ministry to children, parents and families of the Rio Grande Valley. Our program not only serves children but also serves parents by providing opportunities for education and fellowship. We are
the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Mini-mum Standards for Child Care Centers.
Monday - Friday 9:30a.m. – 1:30p.m.After care available until 3:00 p.m.ChapelStretch-N-GrowSummer Theme Days
First United Methodist Church Day School“Serving the Valley for 33 years”
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Harvest Christian Academy
956-289-16161000 Las Alamedas Dr.Edinburg, TX 78541www.harvestchristianeagles.comDirector: Jonathan Boggs Principal: Jaime Gonzalez
Harvest Christian Academy was established in 1999 and is a ministry of World Harvest Training Center in Edinburg, TX. HCA began with big dreams and a strong desire to make a dif-ference in the lives of children, their families, and the Body of Christ. HCA started with 4 teachers and 10 students in its inaugural year and has since grown to a staff of over 30 and a student body of almost 300.
At Harvest Christian Academy we like to say, “Love is King”.We strive to have a family environment where the love of Christ prevails. We believe it is this kind of atmosphere that enables students to succeed.
Our mission is to partner with parents in training our children to be disciples for Christ through excellence in spiritual, academ-ic, social, and physical instruction. As a ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ, we provide the opportunity for quality Christian
purpose in life, we seek to assist parents in molding character and training Godly leaders who will make an impact on the people they touch for Christ.
At Harvest Christian Academy we strive for academic excel-lence through ABEKA and Bob Jones University curriculum. We also offer extra-curricular activities such as a Praise-Worship
-ing, dance, Globetrotters, and 4-H Club.
Registration for the 2013-2014 school year will begin March 1, 2013. If you have a child in K3-12th grade and are interested in becoming part of the HCA family please contact us at:289-1616.
Harvest Christian Academy “I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
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Mid Valley Christian School
417 S WestgateWeslaco, TX (956) 968-6232www.midvalleychristianschool.comDirector: Nancy Mullins
Open Enrollment begins April 2, 2013
PhilosophyMid-Valley Christian School is a non-denominational private Christian School. The school was founded in 1974 primarily to
highest standards of Christian principles and morality. Mid-Val-ley Christian offers grades PK – 3 through 12th and welcomes boys and girls of all races, creeds, and colors.
Mid-Valley Christian School has an “all faiths” student body -
ed to the fundamentals of learning in an atmosphere condu-cive to spiritual growth, social development and academic excellence. Mid-Valley Christian School is committed to the
personal growth of our students and recognizes their individual talents, interests, and goals. The A Beka Christian and ACE curriculums, which are used extensively throughout, are de-signed to stimulate each student to respond effectively and imaginatively to the demands and opportunities of the world in which he/she lives.
Why are people choosing our school?Safe, Christian EnvironmentChallenging Academic CurriculumReasonable Tuition Rates
MVCS Mission Statement
“The mission of Mid Valley Christian School is to provide a nur-turing environment offering challenging academic education supported by a strong foundation of Christian values. We are in partnership with parents, preparing the students to become leaders to serve God, to serve their families, and to positively impact their communities and the world.”
Mid Valley Christian School“Where Christ is Centered in Education”
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St. John’s Episcopal School
A GOoD Place to Grow956-686-02312500 N. 10th StreetMcAllen, TX 78501www.stjohns-mcallen.orgPrincipal: Michael Waller
Enrollment: Accepting Applications Feb. 1, 2013
St. John’s Episcopal School honors the trust that parents
place in us and we embrace that responsibility as we
prepare children for the future.
We dedicate ourselves to challenging children in the
classroom (2K-5th grade) and celebrating their accom-
plishments every step of the way.
In addition to strong academic preparation, members
of the St. John’s faculty bring a life-long love of learning,
extensive knowledge and solid commitment to each
and every child.
appreciate our wonderful school.
Contact us at 956- 686-0231 and schedule your visit
today.
Open enrollment for the 2013-2014 school year begins
on February 1, 2013.
St. John’s Episcopal School“A GOoD Place to Grow”
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Taylor Christian School
Phone: 956-686-7574Fax: 956-682-49452021 W Jackson AveMcAllen TX [email protected]: Laura Vaca
The primary goal of Taylor Christian School is to train students to know and serve the Lord with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength while in pursuit of academic success.
To help achieve that goal, K-3 through Kindergarten use A Beka curriculum. A Beka lays a solid foundation for reading, handwriting, spelling, parts of speech, and arithmetic. 1st and 2nd grades use Horizons and A Beka curriculums.
Grades 3 through 12 use Ignitia, a web-based curricu-lum accessed through the internet. This cutting-edge curriculum was created to offer Christian schools
learning needs and to have more time with each student.
Taylor Christian School provides:
Customized CurriculumIndividualized InstructionChrist-Centered EducationMusic, Art, and Sports Programs
Taylor Christian School makes every effort to keep tuition reasonable, making a Christian education pos-sible for families on a budget.
Taylor Christian School is a ministry of World Gospel Mission.
IT IS THE MISSION OF VALLEY CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL TO
PRODUCE GRADUATES WHO WILL IMPACT THE WORLD
FOR THE CAUSE OF JESUS CHRIST.
Core Values
*Relationship with God – Jesus Christ is our Lord and the
Holy Spirit is welcomed in every area of our lives and
school. We believe in miracles! Christ is worthy to re-
ceive the reward of His suffering.
*Honor - Our school is relationship based, not rule based.
We seek to always strengthen and purify relationships.
We see each other as co-members of God’s family, cre-
ated in His image, worthy of being treated with honor.
*Integrity and Diligence - We practice a scrupulous hon-
esty in words and actions, regardless of changing situa-
tions. We are committed to the successful completion
of every ‘good work’ God has set before us, through a
whole-hearted perseverance
Experienced Specialists in Christian Education
Founded in 1973, Valley Christian High School offers the
preparatory education. A well-balanced curriculum
thoroughly equips you with a strong foundation of skills
essential for college success. Small class sizes guaran-
tee personal attention producing a family atmosphere
in which you have opportunity to develop lasting friend-
ships, leadership skills, and academic accomplishments.
This is a school you will look forward to each morning,
and be thankful for – the rest of your life!
Valley Christian High School“A Christ-Centered Education”
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La Petite Day School
La Petite Learning Academy5253 N. 23rd StreetMcAllen, TX 78504
(956) 627-5135
Now Accepting Enrollment
It is the philosophy of La Petite Learning Academy that early childhood should be a time of fun, warmth, security, education, exploration and discovery. La Petite Learning Academy provides an atmosphere that encourages so-cial, emotional, physical and intellectual growth through the children’s play and through small group instruction.
Our curriculum includes creative art, foreign language, math, music appreciation, hands on science activities, block play, sign language, dramatic play, sensorial and cultural activities. We have daily outdoor time which in-cludes, kids stretching classes, gardening & introduction to physical education. We also have a weekly baking lesson every Friday.
We are a Christian based center and incorporate our bible studies weekly into our curriculum. It is our mission to provide a Christ-centered environment. Children are exposed daily to shapes, colors, numbers, and letters through developmentally appropriate activities. We focus on early literacy and reading readiness as early as 6 weeks
over 15 years in early childcare experience.
We are McAllen’s newest addition in the early-childcare industry and are happy to serve children from ages 6 weeks-5 years old.
We are now enrolling!
St. Paul’s Lutheran SchoolGrowing Together in Christ
St. Paul Lutheran School(956) 682-2345
300 W. Pecan Blvd., McAllen, Texas, 78501www.stpaulmcallen.org
Principal Name: Jeff Pool
Enrollment begins March 1
Our Chrisitian Elementary School and Junior High are top quality and a part of the second largest private U.S. school system.
It is the mission of St. Paul Lutheran School to provide a safe place where children can grow physically, emotionally, & intellectually, so that they can succeed in the next stage of life, while also developing as disciples of Jesus Christ in order to serve the community of McAllen and the upper Rio Grande Valley.
The school is led by a Principal and 14 Full-time and Part-time Faculty, who are excellent educators and who teach from a Lutheran, Christ-centered perspective, up through 8th grade. The average student/faculty ratio is 12:1. In ad-dition to computer skills, science, art, music and daily Bible study, St. Paul Lutheran School has a variety of extracur-ricular sports. Students are encouraged to participate in local, state, and national academic and athletic com-petitions, as well as weekend Christian worship services. The educational process is a creative and collaborative partnership between the students, parents, teachers, and church. Therefore parents participate in the development of their student through homework supervision, special
by the School Board and the parent support group.
St. Paul will be enrolling students for childcare, preschool, kindergarten and grades 1-8 beginning March 1. For more information or to schedule a tour, call Michelle, Director of Recruitment at (956) 682-2345.
