CRCS Summer Camp: The Place to Be
In less than two months, summer will arrive. It’s that time of the year when kids want to relax and have fun. It is also that time of the year during which parents want to have their children engaged in meaningful, fun activities. Look no further. The CRCS Summer camp is the place. Why? Well… […]
Meet our Fine Arts Program Director
Meet Dr. Susie Elliott. She is completing her 24th year of service on the CRCS staff. She oversees the music program for both our preschool and elementary schools as well as the art program for our elementary school. She also provides music instruction to individual students through her studio. Rather than use text, we invite […]
Developing Good Sleep Hygiene
It is not uncommon for teachers to encounter students in their classes who are drowsy and, at times, falling off to sleep. This most often is an indication that the student is not getting sufficient rest at night. Ensuring that a child feels rested is a major criterion for their being able to remain alert […]
The Legacy of Dr. Billy Graham
On the morning of February 21, 2018, Dr. Billy Graham breathed his last breath and departed this earth to live in glory with His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. No matter where you may stand in regard to your opinion of him, it is fair to say that he fervently believed in his mission to […]
Don’t Shield Them from Loss and Failure
Here are some lines from a movie. See if you recognize them: “What is pain? Fresh bread! What is fatigue? Underclothes!” They are from the movie “Remember the Titans”, a great movie with many lessons embedded within. This particular scene shows Denzel Washington as Coach Boone training his football team on how to endure pain […]
Being Safe and Secure in this New Digital World
We live in an amazing digital world. Resources that were all just analog and paper less than a generation ago are just a click or two away today. For those who can remember life without email, some (if not most) wonder how people got along without it. That notwithstanding, what is a new technology capability […]
A Good Education vs a Full Education
What exactly is a Christian environment for a school? What advantages does it provide a parent who is considering a Christian school? First, it is important to note that a Christian environment is not a utopia. It is not a place absent of sin and flawed people. On the contrary, in any Christian school, you […]
Education Is More than Academic Excellence
When parents pursue educational alternatives outside of the public school domain, part of their motivation is to find a place where academic excellence exists and the educational quality is high. Research has demonstrated that academic performance found in private Christian schools generally exceeds that found in public schools. This is not an indictment of public […]
Teachers Are Not Just Role Models
If you were to stop someone cold and ask them to name someone outside of their family that impacted their life, you can be sure that many, if not most, of the times they will name a teacher or coach. No surprises here, we’re sure. These are people who have a daily and regular influence […]
The True Standard for Emotional Safety
One of the reasons we often hear from families for seeking a private Christian school is safety. In a recently published, in-depth ACSI survey conducted with the Barna Group, safety was listed at the top of the list of essential school characteristics for more than 90 percent of the parents surveyed. The safety they seek […]
