EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMICS

WITH A CHRIST CENTERED APPROACH

ACCREDITED with QUALITY

Because we are a covenantal school, your child, their teachers, and their peers will all share a common commitment to Christian values and behavior. This allows our school of academic excellence to create a harmonious and mutually encouraging class atmosphere based on Christ’s love and Christian principles.

Your child will experience a loving and encouraging school community at Dunwoody Christian School. Because we boast a low student-to-teacher ratio, our teachers will know your child personally and be able to provide him or her with a high degree of individual attention.

We offer our students a safe and exceptional classroom experience that is rigorous, encouraging, challenging, and attuned to academic excellence. We believe the process of learning and discovery should be exciting and fun. At DCS, we cultivate robust and engaging curricula that are student-led.

CURRICULA

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

At Dunwoody Christian School, our primary focus is to provide a comprehensive education that aligns with a biblical worldview, fostering subject matter proficiency and the development of Christ-like character in every student. We value the partnership with parents, dedicating ourselves to each individual’s educational academic excellence and spiritual growth.

Our instructional methodology prioritizes the process of learning, promoting an environment where questioning and exploring ideas are encouraged. Critical thinking holds great importance because we believe that by seeking truth, we are, in a very real way, seeking God. “All truth is God’s truth.”

BIBLE

Purposeful Design We use the Purposeful Design curriculum. Students will learn how to apply biblical truth to their lives as they memorize Scripture and learn about Christ-like character. Students participate in Bible class daily and Chapel weekly.

(ELA) ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

McGraw-Hill Wonders is an evidence-based ELA program for students in K-6th grade that empowers students to take an active role in learning and exploration, encompassing phonics, word structure, grammar, handwriting, reading, and writing. In 7th and 8th grade, we transition to StudySync, an integrated approach to reading and writing, with rich multimedia resources that prepares middle school learners for high school.

MATH

SAVVAS The enVision curriculum for K-6th grades, combines problem-based learning with visual learning. Students learn more about math by solving rich, reality-based problems. They gain a deeper, clearer understanding of math concepts with visual models and scaffolds in every lesson. McGraw-Hill The Glencoe curriculum for 7th-8th grades covers a range of topics and emphasizes building conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application of mathematical concepts.

SCIENCE

Apologia Science Apologia’s kindergarten science curriculum aims to equip young learners with a strong foundation in science from a Christian perspective, fostering a love for learning and appreciation for God’s creation through engaging activities and in-depth exploration.

BJU Press science curriculum for 1st-8th grades offers a comprehensive, biblically-based approach to science education.The curriculum emphasizes a strong foundation in scientific knowledge, critical thinking, and ethical reasoning, all within the context of a biblical worldview.

SOCIAL STUDIES –

Abeka Abeka’s kindergarten social studies curriculum introduces young learners to foundational concepts of community, citizenship, and geography, with a focus on both American and global perspectives.

Heritage Studies by BJU Press The Heritage Studies curriculum enables students not only to recite historical events, but to examine, investigate, and analyze facets of history. The curriculum also examines primary sources, giving students immersive experiences with original documents and accounts. We teach students not only to recall facts, but to learn from history.

SPECIALS & ENRICHMENT

We provide weekly instruction for Pre-K students in art, music, and physical education.

K-8th grades students receive weekly instruction in art, music, STEM, physical education, and Spanish.

Middle School students in 7th and 8th grade have the opportunity to earn a high school language credit. Weekly study skills classes equip students to build strong study habits for their transition into Middle School.

EXTRACURRICULARS

Sports programs, including cross-country, track and field, swimming, and cheer are offered by targeted age groups beginning at the Kindergarten level. This allows students to compete at the right pace with other athletes of similar ability while learning new skills and athletic knowledge. Our club offerings can include: art, STEM, storytelling improv, and volleyball.

Extracurricular involvement has been linked to improved student performance, increased leadership abilities, and greater teamwork skills. We plan on adding to our extracurricular sports and clubs.

FOCUSED on ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

In our close-knit community, your child and his or her peers share a dedication to Christian values and behavior, creating an uplifting class atmosphere of academic excellence that nurtures a sense of belonging and personal growth.