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Covenant Christian High School
By Julie Young For Custom Publications
In a city filled with outstanding complete human beings, not just students.”
schools, Covenant Christian High School Covenant’s last three graduating classes
distinguishes itself with dedicated teachers, accepted more than $4 million in merit-
rigorous curriculum and a commitment to based aid for college. The first nine
serve the community. graduating classes included eight National
Located on the west side of Indianapolis, Merit Finalists. In the class of 2008, the
the school welcomes students from a range of Lilly Schools from Hendricks and Boone
academic and religious backgrounds. With 40 counties were Covenant students.
full-time staff members and a state-of-the-art In the classroom, students are trained
facility, Covenant Christian offers students to think critically and ask questions about
a college-preparatory curriculum along with life — from music to mathematics and
advanced placement classes and 14 varsity physics to foreign language. The school’s
sports. J-term program, a three-week term in
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“Parents who decide to send their child January, enables students to participate
do so because they want them to pursue in learning and service trips, internships
academic excellence and to be mentored and innovative classes across the
by caring, competent teachers,” said street or around the world.
Quaker kindergarten — sixth grade classrooms — guided by student proficiency Jamie Goodwin, journalism teacher and Covenant’s credo summarizes it’s mission:
rather than age — with no more than 15 development director. “They are committed “Minds enlightened, hearts inflamed,
According to Marcie Roberts, coordinator
students per teacher. to helping these students flourish as lives transformed.”
of the Richmond Friends School, a Quaker
“The multi-aged classroom allows the
education does not specifically endorse the
teacher to customize the curriculum to each
Quaker religion — although its principles and
individual,” Roberts explained. Covenant Christian Religious affiliation: Christian (nondenominational)
practices guide the daily curriculum.
Richmond Friends School High School Grades served: 9 – 12
“We help students
Quaker School emphasizes the maturity Quick facts 7525 W. 21st St. Enrollment: 370
understand simplicity,
of emotional, physical and Indianapolis Class size: 18
pacifism, diversity and Richmond Friends School social skills alongside mental (317) 390-0202 Student/teacher ratio: 12:1
respect for all persons,” 607 W. Main St. development. www.covenantchristian.org Tuition: $8,081 (nearly 40 percent of students receive financial aid)
Roberts said. “We welcome Richmond, IN 47374 “We instill a passion for
and accept students from (765) 966-5767 learning and a strong sense of
all faith backgrounds.”
Richmond Friends
www.richmondfriendsschool.org self,” Roberts said. COVENANT CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
“They leave here knowing what
School, founded in 1971,
is the only Quaker-based
they need to be successful.” “Minds enlightened, Hearts inflamed, Lives transformed”
According to Roberts, three of the last
school in Indiana. It sets the state standard
five valedictorians from Richmond High
as the minimum requirement for learning,
School received their elementary education
Come learn about the outstanding investment of a Covenant education at an Open House,
and upper elementary children are exposed
from the school. Covenant In Action Day, or a personal tour. Prospective students are also invited to shadow any
to sample tests. The program has multi-age school day throughout the year. Please call the school for more information or email questions to :
info@covenantchristian.org
Waldorf Schools pre-kindergarten — Waldorf Schools
eighth grade; some regions offer
high school Briar Rose Children’s Spring Garden
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“Waldorf techniques strive to School 1791 S. Jacoby Road
educate the whole child, including 636 Chase Road Copley, OH 44321-2223
the heart and the hands as well Columbus, OH 43214 (330) 666-0574
as the head,” said Karen Crick, (614) 431-6000 www.sgws.org
enrollment director of the Cincinnati
Waldorf School. “Waldorf is an The Magical
Cincinnati Waldorf School Garden Preschool
arts-integrated curriculum. Children AWSNA Developing School
learn mathematics through music 612 Market Ave. S.
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and movement as well as traditional Cincinnati, OH 45232 OPEN HOUSE DATES COVENANT-IN-ACTION DAYS
(330) 456-2031
methods.” (513) 541-0220 Tues., Oct. 21, 9-10:30 a.m.
According to Crick, “Although www.cincinnatiwaldorfschool.org
Thurs., Oct. 30, 7 p.m.
Tues., Nov. 18, 9-10:30 a.m.
there’s no specific dogma, our Tues., Jan. 27, 7 p.m. Tues., Feb.24, 9-10:30 a.m.
teachings are guided by the idea that Tues., April 14, 7 p.m. Tues., April 21, 9-10:30 a.m.
each child is spiritual and we are all “Children learn quickly that everyone has
connected.” areas where they excel and where they have
challenges,” Crick explained. “We instill an
Waldorf encourages community-based
learning. Each child participates in a variety appreciation for those differences. We also take Call to schedule a tour • 390-0202
of noncompetitive experiences and activities children outdoors as much as we can, to create
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within a group. an appreciation for nature.”