Teaching students to engage their world thoughtfully, critically, and Christianly. about. Kirk Day , an independent nestled in the heart of Town & Country, sets the benchmark for academic excellence within the elementary school community. Dedicated to excellence in since 1992, Kirk Day School has perfected the weaving together of proven academic strength, passionate care and love for our students, with a purposeful Christian foundation. Through a challenging academic curriculum, students are equipped with the educational foundations necessary to excel at the level and beyond. students. 290 students 3 years - 6th grade 51% boys, 49% girls 85% caucasian 18% diverse 32 zip codes represented 60 churches represented 18% financial aid classrooms. average class size: 15 classes per grade level: 2 student/teacher ratio: 8:1 technology equipped curriculum. reading, writing, grammar, spelling, handwriting, math, science, history, geography, bible, spanish, music, library, art, physical education, recess prov·en, adj. 1. Having been demonstrated or verified without doubt. proven [syn: authenticated, dependable, trustworthy, validated]

established. Kirk Day School (KDS) has been helping Christian parents raise their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord for more than 25 years. The school opened as a ministry of Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church in 1992. We believe in the value of the family, school, and church partnering together to nurture the heart of each child.

recognized. KDS is recognized among the top Christian elementary in the country through its affiliation with the Council for Educational Standards & Accountability (CESA) and Christian Schools International (CSI).

accredited. KDS works to maintain the rigorous accreditation standards of both AdvancEd/North Central Association and Christian Schools International. prov·en, adj. 1. Having been demonstrated or verified without doubt. proven [syn: authenticated, dependable, trustworthy, validated]

equipped. Advanced Degrees on staff (master’s/doctorate): 17/1 library: over 12,000 books in addition to extensive classroom collections campus: large classrooms equipped with the latest technology, full , two playgrounds, large green-spaces for play and outdoor learning, KDS Garden Project

verified. KDS alumni notably excel in both academics and in leadership at the secondary school level. 95% of our graduates gain admission to their first choice private independent secondary school. Over 75% of our alumni participate in high school honors programs.

connected. KDS maintains membership with Independent Schools of St. Louis (ISSL), Christian Schools Association of St. Louis (CSASL), and the Education Research Bureau (ERB). We also maintain affiliation with Core Knowledge Foundation. passionate

our vision. Our purpose is to assist Christian parents in the nurture of covenant children, educating them in a Christian world and life view, according to the truth of God’s Word, equipping them to be disciples of Christ, impacting His world. our faculty. We are thankful to have an excellent faculty of men and women who have demonstrated diligence in teaching and commitment to nurturing our students in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Our teachers have an average of 18 years teaching experience. Our faculty holds a total of 17 Master’s degrees, and each teacher is certified.

“We believe KDS to be a place of joy, which is life nurturing hearts. giving to the whole student and the whole family. We believe each child is a unique creation of We strive to maintain an unwavering commitment to God and is valuable in His sight. It is our desire excellent academics, coupled with a passion for Jesus to provide a loving and caring environment Christ. Our desire is that as our students experience that will foster an atmosphere for learning. We education, they will see God’s fingerprints within are passionately focused on meeting all the all subject matter. This philosophy allows KDS to child’s needs: spiritual, physical, emotional, and sustain a rich spiritual life, while receiving the highest intellectual. commendations for academic excellence in our accreditations and yearly testing results.” Mr. Taylor Clement, Head of School worship. Students and faculty come together in praise and worship of our God at a weekly chapel service. Although Bible is taught alongside other core academic subjects, Biblical teaching is interwoven throughout the curriculum resulting in the development of a distinctively Christen worldview. Students look to God’s word to help solve interpersonal conflict and repair relationships. pas·sion·ate, adj. 1. having, or compelled by, strong feeling. 2. fervid; ardent. [syn: animated, eager, earnest, enthusiastic]

“ The Grass withers, the flower fades, but athletics. the word of our God will stand forever.” KDS is part of the West County CYC Isaiah 40:8 League. Our Athletic Director coordinates teams in soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, golf, and volleyball. performing arts. KDS Singers (auditioned choir) Band (grades 4-6) Fall Concert (grades 4-5) Jesus’ Birthday Party (early childhood) Spring Concert (grades 1-3) Shakespeare Festival St. Louis Performance Sixth Grade Musical St. Louis Symphony: Picture the Music Contest extracurriculars. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) IMACS (Institute of Math & Computer Science) Chess Club Cooking Club MEGSS “Our family has been so well served through Kirk Cub Scouts & American Heritage Girls Day School’s exceptional staff and faculty who have Yearbook Club challenged and equipped our children to engage the 6th Grade Cotillion world with a Biblical foundation. The strong academic programs at Kirk Day School are preparing our children for and beyond.” annual events. Scott and Linsey Highmark, KDS Parents KDS Night at the Ballpark Parent Dinner & Auction Family Fun Run Veteran’s Day Chapel Spelling Bee National Geographic Geography Bee Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Competition Speech & Word Festival Math League Grandparent’s Day Thanksgiving Feast Education Exposition Celebrating Abilities Day Father’s Night Mother’s Day Tea Highlander Games Spirit Week pur·pose·ful, adj. 1. having a definite purpose in view. 2. determined. purposeful [syn: earnest, goal-directed, meaningful, resolute]

curriculum & instruction. KDS maintains its high level of instruction through regular faculty professional development and yearly reviews of school curriculum. Standardized test results compare our students with national and populations and are used for curriculum planning. KDS works to maintain the rigourous academic standards of not one but two accreditation institutions. The progress of alumni is tracked to ensure KDS is providing the strongest academic foundation possible.

Biblically grounded. KDS integrates the foundations of the Christian faith into “Kirk Day School teachers are some of every aspect of a student’s experience and to specifically the greatest in their field. Not only do they teach subjects from a Biblical perspective. Through a consistently demonstrate their faith, but they challenging and vibrant course of study rooted in God’s ensure that they are doing everything in their Word, our students are taught to become independent power to provide the resources necessary for thinkers, evaluating their relationships and everything each child to succeed. What benefited me they learn through the “lens” of God’s Word. the most was the nurturing faculty and their genuine interest in my growth. I loved all my teachers at KDS!” Alek Miller, KDS Class of 2003 worldview service. Each classroom chooses a specific mission-nation to study and serve for the course of the academic year. This project is integrated throughout the curriculum as students learn about the culture, geography, history, economics, and needs of the selected nation. Learning and service is facilitated through video-conferencing, pen-pal correspondences, presentations at Chapel, and prayer for their new mission-nation friends. pur·pose·ful, adj. 1. having a definite purpose in view. 2. determined. [syn: earnest, goal-directed, meaningful, resolute]

educational support. We are well equipped to assist covenant children identified with specific learning differences, which include mild to moderate learning disabilities and attention deficits, in developing the necessary skills to achieve their God-designed potential. Individualized and smaller group instruction is provided using a wide variety of educational approaches known to utilize and enhance the student’s strengths while addressing his or her educational concerns.

“What better gift can we give our children than a Biblical understanding of the world around them? To have God’s perspective on events and decisions in their lives is priceless.” academically gifted. Alan Stanfill, KDS Parent Students identified as academically gifted may be further challenged through individualized instruction and dynamic learning opportunities including, but not limited to, compacting, alternative curriculum, and tiered groups. When gifted children are supported and challenged, they grow in confidence and flourish in their abilities. early childhood. Our early childhood program provides a loving and nurturing environment that balances specific academic curricular goals with play and exploration. The program is designed to meet the needs of the whole child: spiritual, physical, emotional, and intellectual.

Full and half day options are available: • (age 3 by August 1) • Pre- (age 4 by August 1) • Junior Kindergarten • Kindergarten

in the way he should A Toddler Time Program for 2 year olds is offered “ Train up a child through the Kirk church. go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 “Having gone through the public school system ourselves, the notion of sending our children to a Christian school was a foreign one. But we are so thankful that we chose Kirk Day School. We delight in the ways that they explore the beauty of God’s creation by studying the arts and sciences with academic rigor. We are thankful for the focus on the gospel of grace. Our children have found security in God’s love for them as they are loved well by the staff at KDS.” Leo and Nicci Hsu, KDS Parents “We fell in love with Kirk Day School because it is a truly diverse environment where our children are not “ Surely, it is God who saves me; being sheltered from the world, but rather being taught how to engage and serve it. At KDS, our children are i will trust in Him and not shown what Christ’s grace looks like to them as be afraid. For the Lord is my individuals, and also what grace looks like in a larger community. The experienced and loving KDS staff meet stronghold and my sure our children where they are, coming alongside us, as defense, and He will be my Savior.” parents, to teach, guide and grow them. We have seen KDS challenge our children spiritually, academically The First Song of Isaiah and socially, preparing them for their future; while allowing them to play in God’s creation and be the kids they are today!” John and Sarah English, KDS Parents KIRK DAY SCHOOL Growing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today 95% graduates gaining admission to first choice private secondary schools 80% alumni graduating high school with academic honors 13 of last 20 years KDS alumni named valedictorian of high school graduating class

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