Courses At A Glance
School Class Times
School Day Start Time: 8:30 AM
School Day End Time: 2:55 PM
(Before and after school care options are available and can be discussed to meet the needs of your family)
Teacher Led
We believe there are many effective methods to teaching (and we have tried many of them!). At RCS, our approach is to find the right balance between traditional classroom style teaching and self-guided study. Both are important and what proportion is teacher-led often depends on the topic and the grade level. Our goal is for each student to build a relationship of trust with their teacher and vice versa to create the best learning environment.
Biblical Lens
Our goal is to provide a learning environment that honors and glorifies God while at the same time provides a great education. We are frequently evaluating our classes to ensure both goals are met. Examples of our current curriculum include:
Limited Screen Time
Computers are great. We leverage media, software programs and online learning when it makes sense. But our goal is to provide primarily in-person interactive learning where time in front of a pc is limited.
We also have a very strict “No Cell Phone” policy. Students are not allowed to have cell phones or tablets of any kind. If parents need to get in touch with their students, they can message their teacher. We feel this keeps our students focused on their studies and building in-person relationships with their peers.
Ideal Class Sizes
We believe that it is important for students to spend time with their teachers and to get individualized attention. At the same time, we want kids to interact with other kids and be able to have team activities, group projects, varying opinions, etc. To keep this balance, our goal is to limit a teacher to no more than 15 kids.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical education will take place daily. We believe active bodies make for active minds! Students will be engaged in calisthenics, nutrition, activities and games, and learning how to keep our bodies and minds healthy, strong, and growing.
ART EDUCATION
Focused art lessons will provide art history, technique, vocabulary, and appreciation that come together for empirical and imaginative art experiences.
MUSIC EXPLORATION
Focused music lesson will provide a comprehensive look at music genres, historical composers and musicians, musical instruments, and learning the basics of music.
Offering Optional Fridays
On Fridays, we provide families with younger kids the opportunity to send their child/children to school or the opportunity to stay home for enrichment Fridays with their families. A Friday enrichment sheet is available to students who will stay home on Friday to give families ideas and tools to use for a day of education, learning and growing together. Field trips will also be primarily planned for Fridays, allowing families to attend field trips together.