Academics

A DCS Education

Academics

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Philosophy of Education

Parents

Parents are primarily responsible for training up their children and must play an active role in the life of their children and the school.
Students

All students are worthy of respect as God’s creation regardless of race, creed, gender, and ethnic origin.
Educators

Our Educators use the Bible as the primary resource and strive to be godly role-models that practice lifelong learning. We never underestimate the capability of a student and work diligently to address individual learning styles.
Curriculum

Curriculum is designed to develop higher thinking skills by utilizing a hands-on, practical approach to furthering the Kingdom of God.
Living Curriculum

The “Living Curriculum” encompasses all experiences a DCS student is exposed to, including athletics, the arts, service to the community, and interaction with faculty and staff.
School

Our school sets high standards of academic excellence and provides necessary tools for students to reach those standards. DCS provides a nurturing learning environment that utilizes the latest technology.
Christian Education Community

The Christian education community should work together in a unified manner to strengthen Christian education and further the cause of Christ.

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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 School provides a vigorous, biblically immersive curriculum that is uniquely designed to integrate instructional best practices, inquiry-based learning, and the development of critical thinking and effective communication. Built with an awareness of national standards and often exceeding state expectations, our curriculum equips students with a strong academic foundation while nurturing spiritual formation and growth.

At every grade level, DCS intentionally creates opportunities for students to think critically from a biblical perspective, evaluate different viewpoints, reflect on their beliefs, and grow in Christ-like character. Through this process, students are equipped to discover and testify to God's truth while developing a lifelong biblical worldview.

Biblical Immersion

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.

A DCS Education is, Different.

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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. 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, 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.