Learning at KCS

KCS offers a comprehensive elementary curriculum exceeding the Ontario Ministry of Education guidelines and embedded within a Christian worldview.

We strive to integrate faith and learning in a meaningful, age-appropriate context. This is what we mean when we say we are Christ-centred. Christian community is vital. We enroll families at KCS. Not only do children receive an education but parents are adopted in to a community which cares for one another in Christian love. This is what we mean when we say we are parentally supported. 

The core values of lifelong Christian discernment and commitment to Jesus are consistent between home and school. This is what we mean when we say home and school are mutually supportive. The belief that the universe and everything in it belongs to God is at the core of our philosophy of education. We strive to see all of created reality through the “lens of Scripture”.

What is Christian Education?

Naturally, we have a formal Bible curriculum taught in Bible class. In addition, and more importantly, we integrate the Bible’s teaching into all curriculum areas. 

Our math is not Christian because there is a Bible text at the top of the math sheet. Math is Christian when students understand that the world was created with order, pattern and interrelatedness. Humanity did not create math, we unfold it according to God’s created norms.

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What curriculum materials do you use? 

Our curriculum resources come from a variety of sources, including Christian educational organizations such as Edvance. The goals and expectations of the KCS curriculum meet or surpass those of the Ontario Ministry of Education.

KCS employs professional Christian teachers who are qualified to teach in any public or private school in Ontario, and who choose to serve the Lord and their Christian community in the education, training, and discipleship of its children.

How large are your classes?

Many of our classes are combined grades, which range in size from 15 to 20 students.

What are the school hours? 

Our Monday to Friday school hours are 8:50 a.m. – 3:20  p.m. for elementary students, and 8:45 a.m. 2:40 p.m. for high school students. Students have two recesses each day, 11 – 11:20 a.m. and 1:20 – 1:40 p.m.

Please refer to our FAQ for additional details, or get in touch!

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Parental Involvement

Parents are very involved in our school community. Significant parental involvement is one of the most valuable and cherished features of Kingston Christian School. Opportunities to serve include:

  • Classroom volunteer
  • Hot lunch program
  • Fundraising
  • Board and committee membership
  • Class trip supervision

 

Requirements around service hours are designed to encourage service contributions with the ultimate goals of building community among KCS families and staff, harnessing the diverse talents and resources of the KCS community for the benefit of our children, and lowering the tuition rate by reducing operating costs and raising funds.

KCS tuition rates are based on every family’s service contributions, which have a real dollar value. Tuition rates are discounted in expectation of volunteer service within the school community.