Academics
A DCS Education
Academics
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Philosophy of Education
The goal of our academic program is to be intentionally and fully Christian in our curriculum while we help develop the entire student, mind, body, and soul.
At the heart of our academics is the belief that each student has strengths and passions that need to be nurtured in order to know and do God’s call upon his/her life. And so, our teachers use our academic program to provide unique and cross-curricular experiences.
Program of Study
Delmarva Christian Schools utilizes a hybrid-classical approach that has been designed by DCS teachers. Research shows a strong correspondence between early ages and the need for memorization and skills-based learning (pre-grammar and grammar stages, grades PreK-grade 6). As children mature, they naturally begin to ask “why” and desire to see the patterns in the world around them as opportunities to test many of those building blocks previously taught (logic stage, grades 7-8). In grades 9-12 (rhetoric stage), the high school implements a unique curriculum designed with national standards awareness. From that solid foundation DCS teachers develop curriculum that often exceeds state standards and fully prepares students for post-secondary experiences
Biblical Integration
Our intentionality at DCS is to integrate opportunities at all levels to cultivate biblical critical thinking, regardless of the stage of academic development. An important method in accomplishing this is requiring students to give presentations addressing different perspectives, all with the goal of discovering and testifying to God’s truth.
What is Hybrid Classical Education?
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Pre-Kindergarten to Second Grade
During what is considered the pre-grammar stage (3-8 years old), students are enthusiastic learners who especially enjoy games, stories, and hands-on activities. They also enjoy learning through song and recitation, as well as being on their feet and active. with a hybrid-classical focus, DCS intentionally captures this excitement and energy by strategically teaching within the characteristics these young learners exhibit most readily. -
Third Through Sixth Grade
During what is considered the grammar stage (8-12 years old), facts become real to students. Students begin to discover ways to analyze and explain the world around them which is evident in their need to talk and share these new concepts with others. In this stage, they also start seeing themselves as part of the world, and they begin to relate their own experiences to discussion topics. These ages also enjoy memorizing, clever word play, poetry, collecting, and organizing. -
Seventh and Eighth Grade
During what is considered the logic stage (12-14 years old), students like to judge, debate, and critique and they especially like to demonstrate their knowledge. Logic learners also want to know “why” in a much deeper way than during earlier years, and they thirst to know the “behind-the-scenes” facts. Seventh and eighth graders are afforded opportunities throughout the year to embrace their logic stage through lively debates, persuasive oral and written reports, dramatic reenactments and collaborative group work. -
High School
In grades 9-12 (rhetoric stage), the high school implements a unique curriculum designed with national standards awareness. From that solid foundation DCS teachers develop curriculum that often exceeds state standards and fully prepares students for post-secondary experiences. Distinct to our high school continuum is a powerful triad of junior and senior year courses called Biblical Life Calling, Apologetics, and Senior Thesis Project. Within them, students discuss and debate their foundational values, unique design, and personal mission statement as capstones to their experiences as a DCS student.
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