Atmosphere: The Charlotte Mason Experience

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...

After Mother Teresa … Chicago and China

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

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

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...

The Future of Charlotte Mason Education

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...

Calvary’s Part in a Worldwide Movement

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...