Daily Local News (West Chester, PA)
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West Fallowfield Christian School Open House dates are scheduled for Thursday, January 26 and Tuesday, February 28 from 6:30-8:00 pm. The evening begins with an information session at 6:30 pm followed by guided tours, meet the teachers and an overview of curriculum. Childcare is provided.
West Fallowfield offers classes for students in Preschool (3 & 4 year olds) through the tenth grades. Little Falcons Preschool offers two-, three- and fiveday programs for three and four year olds. The classes meet from 9 to11:45 am. The hands-on curriculum incorporates reading readiness, math skills, language arts, pre-handwriting, science, art, music, drama, physical education, devotions, Bible and library. Students learn through center time, discovery play, and hands-on activities, as well as fine and gross motor skill development.
Kindergarten at WFCS is a full day program. It is currently offered as four or five days a week. The Kindergarten core curriculum includes reading readiness, mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, handwriting, writer’s workshop, arts & crafts, book time/story time, openended play, chapel, devotions, and Bible. Specials include music, art, library, physical education and computer.
Interscholastic opportunities for middle school students are available in the Fine Arts and athletics. Girls’ athletics include volleyball, soccer, basketball and track & field. Boys’ athletics include soccer, basketball, and track & field. In addition to the core subjects, middle school students choose from a variety of elective subjects and clubs to broaden their interests and learning. All students participate in music and art programs.
The Academy at West Fallowfield Christian School is a unique high school experience offered for ninth and tenth graders in the fall of 2017. The college-style model provides student accountability and time management skills. It combines learning on campus two days a week with three days of independent study. Teachers plan all lessons, provide instruction, and assign work to be completed at home on remaining days. Students will be graded and issued report cards and will compile portfolios of completed work. At the end of the year, achievement will be assessed by the evaluator of the parents’ choice.
West Fallowfield Christian School has a full comprehensive Resource Room to offer academic and learning support. The Chester County Intermediate Unit provides additional reading and speech therapy support. Small class size also gives students the opportunity to receive individualized attention.
For 75 years, West Fallowfield Christian School has been providing quality, Christian education for families and students in the surrounding communities. The school is enriched by its diverse student body, which attends more than 38 churches in the Chester and Lancaster County areas. Bus transportation is supplied for K-8 students residing in the Avon Grove, Coatesville, Octorara, Oxford, Pequea, Solanco, and Unionville-Chadds Ford Districts.
For more information, phone 610-593-5011 or visit the school’s website at www. wfcs.org. Check the website for alternate dates in case of inclement weather.