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The following information should help answer good questions that have arisen as we approach the fall sports seasons. Read More ►
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Austen McCoy will be filling the role of PCS soccer coach as well as other responsibilities with PCS. Read More ►
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Greetings once again.
I trust your summer routines have enlightened more the path that God has for you and your family as you walk this brief journey on earth.
I have some key personnel updates related to the 2011-12 school year… Read More ►
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I trust summer is going well thus far for you and your family and you have found it to be a refreshing time of reflection over the past several months of the school year as well as an exciting time of anticipation of what God has in store for you in the months ahead.
In the next few days, there will be more updates regarding the coming school year. Please look for those as they come.
In the meantime, I wanted to write a little more here about the blended learning model that I discussed with you all at the meetings this spring.
As many of you understand, technology has been impacting the learning landscape for some time now. Initially, there was an immediate pursuit by some of online learning and all that it has to offer. Online learning (video-based in our case) does have much to offer—particularly related to individualized learning. But it also has its challenges, just like any other learning model, and is not ideal for every setting or individual student.
As time has passed, the most current interesting pursuit is in learning environments that blend the positive traditional classroom characteristics with the best use of technology and reshape an effective learning model that many believe is needed both in secular and Christian circles.
Recently, someone passed along this video (below) highlighting a school that is capitalizing on the best of blended learning. They highlight many of the points of emphasis that I recently spoke of at our meetings about the blended model such as individualized academic support, online courses (or videos in our case) mixed with live support, mastery learning, etc.
Blended learning models are believed by many to be the future of effective education. This was so striking, I felt obligated to share it with you and thought it might help give you a flavor for the direction we are heading. Of course, not everything is the same, but the model structure is quite similar.
Please view this video when you have a few minutes. I’m interested in your thoughts if you want to e-mail me.
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To all parents and students,
Due to some delays with the completion of the yearbook, the planned signing party and distribution of this year’s yearbook has been delayed. (See details for ordering below.)
The date set for the yearbook release is now Friday, July 8 in Lecture Room 1 of the JEC at Northland. Read More ►
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The end is drawing very near! This means there a number of activities of which to be aware.
Below is a snapshot of Friday’s events.
Please see the school calendar for details as well.
- Elementary Awards Ceremony – Friday, May 20, at 8:30 a.m.
- Secondary Awards Ceremony – Friday, May 20, at 9:45 a.m. (This includes 2010-11 athletic awards as well.)
- Pioneer Christian School High School Graduation – Friday, May 20, at 7 p.m.
We’ll see you there!
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Not long ago, there was a survey sent out gathering input regarding the blended learning model and the location for the secondary grades.
I wanted to take this opportunity to give some of the results of that survey, answer some of the questions, and provide a general update on the these topics as we conclude this school year.
I would encourage parents of elementary children to read this information although it may not seem to apply to them at this time. It will help them to be better informed about their children’s future education as well as help them to avoid misunderstandings when discussing this topic. Read More ►
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New Development: Spring Junior High Volleyball (Tuesday/Thursday)
The PCS Athletic Department is currently organizing a spring junior high sports season for girls’ volleyball and, eventually, boys’ basketball. Read More ►
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Based on significant interest on the part of the students, this coming Tuesday, March 15, is going to be a ski day at the Norway Mountain ski facility. Read More ►
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We’re planning a PCS parent update meeting regarding the 2011–12 school year for Thursday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m.
We will cover topics that affect the elementary and/or the entire school in the first segment and then shift the second segment to topics that affect just the jr/sr high. This will allow elementary parents to leave early if they so desire, though all are welcome for the entire meeting.
Regarding the elementary: For the 2011–12 school year, we are in the process of identifying who God would have teach the 5th–6th grades next year. We will update on that as soon as the position is filled, but I wanted you to know of our plan to have a designated teacher for the 5th–6th grade class next year. Having said that, I must also give a “thank you” to Mrs. Beeson for her commitment to this class and great job she and all the other teachers have done in meeting their needs. I believe they have had a great year because of it.
At the meeting on the 17th of March we will discuss the following:
- tuition plans
- fundraising
- faculty/staff update
- jr/sr high academic program—specifically, what courses will be offered at PCS moving forward. We’re excited about some additions in this area.
- The tentative jr/sr high schedule will be viewed.
- Also, there will be a variety of topics discussed that will color and shape the feel and format of the jr/sr high, including an open Q&A with parents regarding any of the topics discussed.
You will not want to miss this meeting, so block it out on your calendars!
Thank you.