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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 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...
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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...
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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...
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Living Books

Mar 19, 2024

By Ben Sytsma Principal Calvary Schools of Holland In a...

Atmosphere: The Charlotte Mason Experience

Mar 9, 2023

By Cheryl Ward Head of School Calvary Schools of Holland Charlotte Mason says that ⅓ of education is Atmosphere. What is "Atmosphere" as Charlotte Mason defines it? Mason asks questions that help us to understand what she means by Atmosphere: What is being lifted up...

After Mother Teresa … Chicago and China

Feb 23, 2023

Cheryl and Zach Ward pose for a photo with a sweet little friend in China named Marmalade. Dear Calvary Families, Since I have been asked many times by our community about how I ended up in my current role at Calvary, I’m sharing my story with you here in a purposed...

Relationships: The Charlotte Mason Experience

Feb 23, 2023

By Cheryl Ward Head of School Calvary Schools of Holland Education is the science of relations. At Calvary, relationships are not secondary or an afterthought, but are one of the most important aspects of our school and community. God created people for relationships....

Winterim Video: Worthwhile Work

Feb 7, 2023

Winterim at Calvary offers opportunities for students to learn new skills, like woodworking, aviation, rock climbing, outdoor survival, ice skating, architectural drawing, yearbook design, driver's ed, and more. By Cheryl Ward Head of School Calvary Schools of Holland...

The Future of Charlotte Mason Education

Jan 20, 2023

This month marks the 100th anniversary of Charlotte Mason's death, and Calvary Schools is setting this week aside to share with our community more about her life and history. Each day, you'll be learning from educators around the country who have been impacted by her...

Calvary’s Part in a Worldwide Movement

Jan 19, 2023

This month marks the 100th anniversary of Charlotte Mason's death, and Calvary Schools is setting this week aside to share with our community more about her life and history. Each day, you'll be learning from educators around the country who have been impacted by her...