Academics

Lower School

At Calvary, your child will benefit from a rigorous curriculum that reinforces critical thinking, while experiencing Christian values woven throughout the curriculum. We want to help each child reach their fullest potential in all areas of their lives; in their minds, hearts, and lives of service. Specialists in media, music, art, STEM, and physical education enhance the overall academic program. As the principal, I lead a very talented group of certified professionals that provide a first-class education. Throughout this process we all remain centered on one critical goal: providing our students with academic excellence in a caring Christian environment.

1 Peter 4:10

“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others”

The Lower School Experience

Calvary’s lower school is dedicated to developing strong minds and Christ centered values, laying a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning. Our students are ready for the day ahead, with a warm welcome and school wide pledges each morning. In addition to core academic subjects, lower school students also take weekly physical education, art, music, and library media classes. Field trips, special visitors, clubs, and organizations round out the lower school student’s day.

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PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
- Average class size of twelve students
- Full day comprehensive program: 8:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
- Guided Reading and Math program
- Weekly instruction administered by certified specialists in physical education, art, music, media, library, and Bible
- One-to-One Tablet Initiative
- Certified Teachers with Early Childhood Degrees
- Certified Teaching Assistants
- Accredited with quality by the Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC) and Cognia
KINDERGARTEN
- Average class size of sixteen students
- Guided Reading program
- Open Court for Young Scholars Reading program
- Starfall Reading program
- D’Nealian Handwriting program
- Phonetic and Literature curricula
- Weekly instruction administered by certified specialists in physical education, art, music, media, library, and Bible.
- One-to-One Tablet Initiative
- Integrated Science, Social Studies, and Art curricula
- Accredited with quality by the Georgia Accrediting Commission and Cognia
GRADES 1-5
- Average class size of sixteen students
- Open Court Collections for Young Scholars
- Book Studies (grades 3-5)
- Sadlier-Oxford Grammar/Vocabulary
- D’Nealian Handwriting program (cursive starting in 2nd grade)
- 1:1 Tablet Initiative for First Grade
- 1:1 Chrome Book Initiative for Second through Fifth Grades
- Duke Talent Identification Program for qualified 4th and 5th graders
- Accredited with Quality by Georgia Accrediting Commission & Cognia
STUDENT RECOGNITION
- Duke Talent Identification Program (4th-5th)
- Nine Weeks Honor Roll (1st-5th)
- Principal’s List
- High Honor Roll
- Honor Roll
- Yearly Honor Roll
- National Elementary Honor Society (4th-5th)
- Outstanding in Bible Award (1st-5th)
- Citizenship Award (3rd-5th)
- Presidential Award (5th)
SPECIALS
- Art
- Bible
- Media
- Physical Education
- Music
- Spanish
- STEM
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
- Art Club
- Band (grade 5)
- Chorus (grades 4 and 5)
- Flag Majors (5th)
- National Elementary Honor Society (4th-5th)
- Safety Patrols (5th)
- Student Council (3rd-5th)
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Calvary offers a variety of after school activities included in the Calvary Athletic Academy and the Fine Arts Academy.

Lower School Staff

List of 4 members.

Sandy Hunt

Assistant Head of School for Early Learning and Lower School

912-351-5080
Whitney Merritt

Lower School Counselor

912-351-2299 Ext. 1753
Natalie Lee

CDS Teacher
Beth Thomas

Administrative Assistant

912-351-2299