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Learning in the Light of Christ at Assumption School
Rockford Christian School Partners With Families in Christian Education
NorthPointe Christian Schools: On a Mission
Extreme Driving School
Creative Technologies
Academy
Schools & Education
Learning in the Light of Christ at Assumption School
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School was established in 1958 as a vision of pastor Msgr. Podhajski and was originally staffed by the Consolata Missionary Sisters from Torino, Italy.
Building on the past 50 + years of education excellence, the ABVM tradition of faithbased education continues today with a faculty of Master’ s degree or equivalent certified teachers who excel in motivating and educating preschool through 8th grade students They invite your family to join the ABVM family in preparing your children for the future and educating the next generation of faith-filled leaders. Please call or email principal, Mike Micele, to receive enrollment information and / or schedule a private tour.
Rockford Christian School Partners With Families in Christian Education
Rockford Christian School children are nurtured by Christian teachers in a faith-based academic setting with excellent facilities, complemented by an environmental emphasis.
A partnership with Camp Roger offers students hands-on outdoor experiences so they learn to be faithful stewards of God’ s good earth. Environmental issues are integrated into the core curriculum like math, science and language arts.
Rockford Christian School, open to preschoolers through eighth graders, is non-denominational and part of the Grand Rapids Christian Schools. The school offers a strong liberal arts curriculum, as well as programs for students with a variety of learning needs.
Discover why Rockford Christian School is ready to partner with your family in the education and faith formation of your children.
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic School 6393 Belmont Avenue, Belmont •( 616) 361-5483 schoolprincipal @ assumptionbvm. com www. AssumptionBVM. com
Rockford Christian School 6060 Belding Road, Rockford
( 616) 574-6400 www. GRCS. org / Rockford
NorthPointe Christian Schools: On a Mission
What is that mission? To equip students to impact their world for Christ. NorthPointe’ s staff assists parents to help students to see that they are made in God’ s image to love God and neighbor and to go out as mature Christian servants.
How does NPCS get there? By weaving these principles into strong academic and extracurricular programs. NPCS offers a Spanish Immersion program, preschool-5th; a preschool and home / school hybrid program; academics that prepare students well for achievement at top colleges and good training programs; achievement in all Common Core skills; wide range of athletics as members of the OK Conference, fine arts courses with a strong record of awards.
What other help does NPCS supply for parents? A new 1:1 technology program putting MacBooks or iPads in the hands of students; solid resource room services through the Christian Learning Center for grades K-12; busing; before-and-after-school childcare; and counseling. Visit their website. Let them help your children“ impact their world for Christ.”
NorthPointe Christian Schools Preschool & Elementary School 540 Russwood, NE, Grand Rapids( 616) 363-4869
Middle School & High School 3101 Leonard Street, NE, Grand Rapids( 616) 719-5440 Middle School( 616) 942-0350 High School www. npchristian. org
Extreme Driving School
To survive today’ s EXTREME driving conditions, you need EXTREME driving instruction. Locally owned and operated, Extreme Driving School Extreme Driving School provides state certified com- 6201 Belrick Court, Belmont •( 616) 890-6995 prehensive training in vehicle www. ExtremeDrivingSchool. com operation and defensive driving techniques. Teen and adult classes are available Spring, Summer and Fall. Visit their website for class schedules.
Creative Technologies
Academy
Creative Technologies Academy in Cedar Springs is a K-12 tuition free public school academy( charter school) that serves students in Rockford and surrounding areas. The school is authorized through Ferris State University and offers small class sizes, character education, innovative curriculum, and individualized instruction.
Creative Technologies Academy 350 Pine Street Cedar Springs( 616) 696-4905 www. ctaschool. com www. RockfordLiving. org
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