Summary

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

Quality of teaching

Development of social skills and work habits

Home-school connection

Parent community

Discipline

Facilities

Health

Safety

Handling of separation

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.3)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Outside play equipment

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"The staff and faculty at Heart of the Valley Christian School, fully trusting the power of God, have set ourselves to the task of teaching children that in life we must seek a proper relationship with God. This teaching is concerned not only with the God revealed in His Word, but also in the counsels revealed in His world. We desire to teach that ALL truth is God's truth, and Jesus Christ is central in all truth-again, not simply in the Word, but in history, in language, in music, in reading, in mathematics, in the arts, in everything we learn and teach at Heart of the Valley Christian School. With this in mind some of our goals are:
To teach that Jesus Christ is the Son of God who came to earth to die in order to redeem us from sin and that it is necessary to be born again through faith in Him.
To teach each student to apply themselves to their full potential in each area or activity undertaken.
To teach students to accept responsibility for their own actions, attitudes, and words.
To teach the fundamentals of reading, language arts, mathematics, the sciences, and social studies from a Christ-centered perspective.
To stimulate the child to become a life-long learner, able to work independently and cooperatively."
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

This school has increased my child's:

Ability to listen and follow directions

Ability to sit still for longer periods of time

Ability to be a part of a group of children

Self-sufficiency and independence

Awareness of others’ feelings

Cooperation with other children

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Language					YES
Oral language	-	-	-	-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-	-		-	n/a
Storybook reading	-		-	-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-		-	-	n/a
Cognitive Development					n/a
Math and number sense	-		-	-	YES
Time & space	-	-	-	-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-		-	-	-
Music	-		-	-	YES
Visual arts	-		-	-	-
Physical activity	-		-	-	YES
Other subjects taught					n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.2)

Full of energy and seemingly happy in job

Patient and affectionate with children

Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her

Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior

Provides feedback on what my child does during the day

Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate

Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses

If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
my child goes to computer class. Very sweet teachers

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.5)

Conducts an open house at start of school year

Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year

Conducts regular parent teacher conferences

Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year

Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year

Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are encouraged to drop-in during specific times

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0)
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
great school

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.7)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.5)

Screen and identify all visitors

Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Application & Admissions

Kindergarten Placement & Tips