Crossroads Christian Elementary School
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Accelerated Reader ( AR ) reading program .
“ I think this is our seventh year with AR . We find that it really helps with comprehension and vocabulary . And in addition to the reading curriculum , it really helps with reading achievement ,” Goris said .
Pacific Point also offers a national arts program , Deep Space Sparkle . “ It ’ s been a great program , kids really enjoy the art .”
A new addition to Pacific Point this year is the school garden , and all students are encouraged to record observations of garden projects in journals . According to Goris , “ It really combines science and writing , and students get to eat [ what they grow ].”
Annual tuition at Pacific Point is approximately $ 7,000 per student , which Goris said may be the lowest among private schools in the area .
“ I just think we have a great program here ,” Goris said , “ It ’ s a well-rounded program .”
Pacific Point Christian School is accredited by WASC ( Western Association of Schools and Colleges ) and AACSI ( American Association of Christian Schools International ).
Crossroads Christian Elementary School
Crossroads Christian Elementary School is a private school and a ministry of the Crossroads Christian Center with 40 years of serving the South County community ’ s educational needs . The school serves 135 students in Pre-K through Fifth Grade .
Marsha Anguiano has dedicated 17 years of service to the school , as a teacher , and for two years now , as its principal . “ We ’ re a big family here , and we all understand that it takes each one of us to make it work and [ deliver ] the best program for the kids ,” Anguiano said .
Crossroads Christian Elementary School participates in Terra Nova , a national standardized testing program utilized by Christian schools . According to Anguiano , the school is ranked in the top 25 percent nationally .
“ Our students work hard and our teachers , who are all credentialed , work hard to get them there , so it pays off , it ’ s a good thing .”
The school has a full-time staff of about a dozen teachers plus support staff . Class size generally runs from 12 to 20 students .
“ I think having a small environment here , we get to know the [ students ] well , and we get to know the families well ,” Anguiano said . “ We try to teach the whole child — and not just academics — that they need to be a part of the community and be a positive influence in the community .”
Annual tuition for the 2017-18 school year will be $ 8100 for elementary students . New students will receive a ten percent discount . Financial assistance is available to student families that qualify . The school offers flexible tuition options for preschool students , including half-day or full-day , 5-day or partial-week options .
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