Marcia is a 1st grade student at FRCS

Join us for a day in life of a student at Front Range Christian School. On October 20, 2011, we followed Marcia Skube, a 1st grade student, around to see what a typical day for her is like. We interviewed both Marcia and her teacher, Mrs. Stewart, to get a feel for her day. This particular day was part of spirit week, in which students were allowed to dress up to show their school spirit. This particular day was pajama day.

The Schedule

Time Subject or Activity
7:45-8:15am Prayer, Pledge, and D.O.L.
8:15-9:30am Reading
9:30-9:50am Spelling and Grammar
9:50-10:10am Recess
10:10-11:15am Phonics Flashcards and High Fluency Words
11:15-am-12pm Lunch and Recess
12:00-1pm Explore - Math
1-1:15pm  Saxon Math Test
1:15-1:30pm Bible
1:30-1:50pm Recess
1:50-2:55pm iPad Carts
2:55-3:10pm Packing Up and Dismissal

Final Thoughts from Marcia

FRCS: Imagine there is a new student who doesn’t know anyone, and you had to describe Front Range Christian, to them. What would you say to the new kid?

Marcia: It’s fun and you will like it. And we have a fun time; we have three recesses.

Final Thoughts from Mrs. Stewart on Christian Education

FRCS: In your opinion, what is the value of a Christian Education?

Mrs. Stewart: Instilling godly values in the children. It’s different at a Christian school. It makes a difference integrating the Bible into our daily activities. You do have parent involvement at a public school, but here parents make it a priority. They work with the teachers; it’s more teamwork. Also, everything can be brought back to God, from curriculum to classroom behavior. Involving God in each part of the day really makes a difference.

 

In these days when pollsters talk about “the withering of discipleship in the American church,” Christian parents need all the help they can get. We received great help from Front Range Christian School. Its commitment to both grace and truth, its academic rigor, its strong Bible classes, and its mentoring teachers and coaches, all had a major impact on our children.

Don Sweeting Former Senior Pastor of Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church, Greenwood Village, CO; Trustee of Colorado Christian University; President of Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida.