Frequently Asked Questions
Are there caps on enrollment?
Yes, we hope to keep enrollment/class at 15 students. We make exceptions for siblings.
What is current average class size for various levels?*
Preschool:
Lower Elementary (K-2):
Upper Elementary (3-6):
Middle School (7-8):
High School (9-12):
What is the percentage of boys and girls for various levels?*
Preschool:
Lower Elementary (K-2):
Upper Elementary (3-6):
Middle School (7-8):
High School (9-12):
What curriculum is in use?*
We use the Bob Jones Press curriculum for:
K-4 Bible, 3-6 grade English Language Arts, K-7 grade math, K-12 grade science, and K-12 grade history.
To supplement our other grades and subjects, we use the following:
Bible
5th-6th grade: Summit Ministries
7-12th grade: Our own Bible-based curriculum
English Language Arts
PreK–2nd grade: Abeka
Kindergarten – 6th grade: Memoria Press Handwriting
7-12th grade:________________
Math
8th-12th grade:__________________
Spanish
8-12th grade: Abeka
Personal Finance
9-12th grade: ___________________
Health
9th grade Health: Abeka and ______________
Are there advanced opportunities for High Schoolers?
Honors: Yes
AP: Yes, Spanish
Dual Enrollment: Yes
Hartford Area Career and Technology Center (HACTC): Yes
Do you offer art and music classes?
Yes, we offer studio art, art history, choir, band, worship team, music theory, guitar, and piano.
How often are chapel and Bible classes?
PreK–12th grade chapel is once a week.
Bible is taught every day.
What version of the Bible do we use?
English Standard Version
How would you describe the student culture?
Joyful and caring with one another. Christ centered community. We are like a big, happy family. We value academics and athletics.
What are the biggest discipline issues?
We do not have many discipline issues. If there are any, we get to the heart of the issue to be able to work with the student (and the Holy Spirit) to bring about change. Parents are involved if there are frequent or egregious issues. In the upper school (7-12), some issues of plagiarism occur, but after discussions and instruction of how to use the words of others, these stop.
Is the school dependent on volunteers to operate?
No, parents are involved in school committees, classroom room parents, driving on field trips and athletic events, coaching, summer cleanup week, fundraising, and various other activities. The Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) organizes parents to run fundraisers to benefit the school.
How many teachers do we have?*
Elementary School:_____________
Junior/Senior High School:_______________
How many male and female teachers?*
Male:
Female:
What is the teacher turnover rate?
14%
What is the average teacher tenure?*
There is quite a range:
20-30 years: ______________
10-19 years: ____________
3-9 years:___________________
1-2 years:___________________
Are the teachers certified?
Some teachers have State teaching licenses, but all are certified with the Association of Christian Schools International, of which we are an accredited member school.
Do we have a lunch program?
No, but we offer Dominos pizza on Thursdays for a fee.
Do we have bus service?
No, parents bring and pick up their students. They coordinate carpools.
Do most student stay through graduation?
After 8th grade, about half of the students begin attending public schools.
Are there additional fees besides tuition?
Yes, there are afterschool sports and deposits for damaged items.
There is an application fee and FAST and FACTS fees.
Additionally, students are expected to purchase uniform clothing in accordance with dress code, and fulfill student supply lists.
What percentage of New Hampshire families use EFA?*
Approximately
What is the typical amount of aid per student that families receive?*
On average,
Do we assist parents with EFA and the child care subsidy process?
Yes, our Subsidies and State Financial Aid page walks you through the process of all of the programs avaiable.
What extracurricular clubs and activities are available?*
We offer
What if my child wants to participate in a sport not offered at the school?*
You can
