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The New Look of Calvary Schools of Holland
By Cheryl Ward Head of School Calvary Schools of Holland Three years ago, we began to understand...
Keeping our Compass Steady
By Cheryl Ward Head of School Calvary Schools of Holland This week, I watched a class of high...
The New Look of Calvary Schools of Holland
By Cheryl Ward Head of School Calvary Schools of Holland Three years ago, we began to understand that we needed a cohesive and updated look that would reflect, not just where we have been organizationally, but also where we are now, and where we are headed. We began a...
Keeping our Compass Steady
By Cheryl Ward Head of School Calvary Schools of Holland This week, I watched a class of high school juniors and seniors sling red portable chairs over their shoulders and head outside to read Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. With 40 acres to...
Atmosphere
By Stacia Firebaugh Class 9 Humanities Teacher Calvary Schools of Holland In Charlotte Mason schools, we often say that education is “an atmosphere, a discipline, and a life.” But what do we mean by atmosphere? Click to view our...
Narration
By Zach Ward Director of Instruction, High School Teacher Calvary Schools of Holland We are a storytelling people. It’s one of the primary means by which we relate to one another and make sense of our relationship to the world. Charlotte Mason, the educator upon whose...
Living Books
By Ben Sytsma Principal Calvary Schools of Holland In a Charlotte Mason education, studies should serve as a delight, not a chore or a drudgery to get through. The reading of books, when chosen well, should bring joy, inspiration,...
Nature Study: Discovering The Creator
By Brandon & Melissa Byrd 8th Grade Teacher & 4th Grade Teacher Calvary Schools of Holland Creation points people back to our Creator. “O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” - Psalm 8:1 We are...