Spanish River Christian School

Quick Facts

• General Information
• Facilities
• Spiritual Foundation
• Accreditation
• Teaching Staff Qualifications
• Educational Programs
  • Preschool
  • Elementary School
  • Middle School
• Extracurricular Activities
• Early Bird/After School Care
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Financial Aid

General Information

• Enrollment: approximately 600 full time students, preschool through 8th grade.

• Elementary School day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

• Preschool day: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. / 12:15 – 3:15 p.m.

• Before and after school programs; extended day school for preschoolers

• School uniforms required

• Hot lunch available

• Annual testing of students in grades 1-8 with the Stanford Achievement Test

Facilities

Spanish River Christian School (SRCS) is located on the grounds of Spanish River Church, 2400 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, Florida.  The facilities include:

• large, bright classrooms with one or more computers and a printer
• an elementary computer lab with 16 computers
• a middle school computer lab with 30 computers
• a mobile computer lab with 15 computers, for teachers to use in their classrooms
• full connectivity to the Internet and other SRCS resources for all computers
• a full media center (library) with computers
• a specially designed middle school science lab
• a separate art room
• a separate band room
• a full gymnasium with locker room facilities
• a sports field
• elementary and preschool playground facilities

Spiritual Foundation

Spanish River Christian School is a ministry of Spanish River Church.  Our purpose is to provide children with a quality education where Christian truth and values permeate all areas of instruction.  Our students begin each day with prayer and devotion, attend weekly chapel services, memorize Scripture, and participate in numerous community projects.

Our Christian staff strive to prepare the students to live a Christian life in a contemporary society. We educate the whole child spiritually, socially, and academically under the lordship of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to develop a desire in children to study God’s word and apply the Scriptures to their daily lives.

Accreditation

Spanish River Christian School is accredited by Christian Schools of Florida.

Teaching Staff Qualifications

SRCS teachers and staff members are committed Christians who have been well trained in their respective fields.  Elementary and middle division teachers are certified teachers, having graduated from an accredited college with majors in their teaching area.  Preschool teachers are trained and experienced in childcare, having completed the Florida Department of Health, Child Development Training Certification Program.

Educational Programs

Preschool (3-and 4-year-olds):

Spanish River Christian School preschool is developmentally based with a hands-on approach to learning.  The program offers age-appropriate materials through a variety of manipulatives, activities, and experiences including:

• Reading readiness

• Motor development

• Social development

• Motor development (gross and fine)

• Language

• Art

• Music

• Science

• Bible

• Centers

Elementary School (Kindergarten – 5^th grade):

Core Classes:

• Math

• Science

• Social Studies

• Language

• Reading

• Bible

Special Classes:

• Spanish

• Music

• Physical Education

• Art

• Computer

• Chorus

• Library, featuring Accelerated Reader Program

• Academy of Reading

Middle School (6-8 grades)

Core Classes:

• Math, including Algebra I (offered in 8th grade)

• Science, including weekly labs and a science fair

• Social Studies - Canada/Latin America & Civics (6), World History (7), and US History (8)

• English, including Grammar, Literature, Vocabulary, Writing, Speaking, and Critical Thinking

• Bible, including Bible study and Christian Service

Special Classes:

• Reading and Writing Skills

• Physical Education

• Computer

• Art

• Conversational Spanish

• Academy of Reading

Electives:

• Band

• Chorus

• Community Outreach

• Cooking

• Debate

• Drama

• Robotics

• Sound & Light Production

• Yearbook

• Academic Spanish (8th grade only)

• Video Productions (7th grade only)

• Student Assistant

Extracurricular Activities

Elementary

• Sports Club
• Chapel Choir
• Drama Club
• Christmas Program
• Spelling Competition (Christian Schools of Florida and Scripps Howard)
• Mathematics Competition (Christian Schools of Florida)
• River Pals Ministry (RPM), an Elementary program through Spanish River Church

Middle School

Interscholastic Sports Program (Gold Coast League):

• Boys’ flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball

• Girls’ volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball, cheerleading

 Middle School clubs and activities:

• National Junior Honor Society

• Fellowship of Christian Athletes

• Student Council

• Spelling Competition (Christian Schools of Florida and Scripps Howard)

• Mathematics Competition (Christian Schools of Florida)

• Fuel, a Middle School program through Spanish River Church

• Middle School Dances

Early Bird/After School Care

Early Bird – 7:30 until 8:15 a.m. 

After School Care – 3:15 until 5:30 p.m.

Volunteer Opportunities

There are many volunteer opportunities for Spanish River Christian School families and friends.  In addition to room-parent opportunities, SRCS has a strong Parent-Teacher Fellowship (PTF) that provides volunteer support for fundraisers, special programs and activities, and hospitality at special events.  Past volunteers have been key to the success of many important programs and goals at SRCS.

All volunteers must fill out a Volunteer Application Form, available in the SRCS Ministry and Outreach department office.  Volunteers must always check in at the SRCS office before participating in any activities on campus.

Financial Aid

Scholarships are available to elementary and middle school students only.  Preschool students are not eligible.  Financial need is determined by submitting an application to Student Services for Financial Aid in Princeton, New Jersey, with a final review from the school Scholarship Committee.  Application must be made by April 1.  

11/19/04