LEARN MORE ABOUT DAYSPRING AND THE PRINCIPLE APPROACH® MARCH 11
Dayspring Christian Academy invites families to learn more about the school and the distinctives of a Principle Approach® education at an all-school open house Thursday, March 11, from 6 to 8 p.m.
“There are clear distinctions that only a Principle Approach® school offers,” noted Founder and Headmaster Michael Myers. “Dayspring Christian Academy offers a refreshing answer to families who seriously desire to turn the tide of mediocrity and decay so prevalent in America today.”
Dayspring is K-12, and the Principle Approach® education offers classical Christian scholarship in biblical reasoning. Writing is restored to the level that was characteristic of the American founding generation. Vocabulary and rudiments of each subject are identified, both biblically and historically. The biblical origin and purpose of a subject in every grade level of education is recovered.
“By definition, education itself is a neutral process,” Myers noted. “However, the end product or outcome of education reveals the underlying intent of those who are employed in it. In other words, every philosophy and form of education intends to produce a certain type of individual. Every educational system has a goal in mind for its students.”
Dayspring’s mission is to equip students to acknowledge the Lordship of Jesus Christ in every area of life, demonstrate a biblical worldview, become citizens of excellence in Christian character and scholarship, and restore America to her Christian purpose.
Other hallmarks of the Principle Approach® include the teaching of the providential view of history, identifying causes and effects from God’s perspective rather than man’s. The history of America and her form of government are seen as inseparable from the history of Christianity. Additionally,× the Christian character and scholarship necessary to support a Christian republic are produced in students, teachers, and parents alike.
“This moral fiber enables students to separate from progressive and secular philosophies and methods and to avoid producing a character that is ripe for governmental socialism, secularism, and post-modernism,” Myers said.
The open house will include tours of the school, opportunity to speak with teachers, as well as an information session on the Principle Approach®.
If you would like more information about the open house or Dayspring Christian Academy, please call the school at 717.295.6400.
Dayspring Christian Academy in Lancaster is a K-12 school and one of approximately 50 Principle Approach® schools in the nation. Dayspring offers a classical Christian curriculum with formal instruction in logic, rhetoric, Latin, and New Testament Greek. The Principle Approach® is reflective by nature, challenging students to reason from the principles of God’s Word, relate them to everyday life and to articulate them soundly in writing and speech. One of Dayspring’s mission purposes is to restore America to its Christian foundation.
DAYSPRING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY BRINGS FILM
“THE SECRETS OF JONATHAN SPERRY” TO LANCASTER
On September 25 Hollywood releases a movie that continues a trend toward Christian-friendly films. “The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry” has been brought to the Lancaster area through a sponsorship by Dayspring Christian Academy and will be shown beginning Friday, September 25 at Penn Cinema. The films duration will depend on its ability to draw in viewers.
Popular actor Gavin MacLeod, made famous from his roles in “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “The Love Boat,” is a devout Christian and said, “I have been acting for over 60 years, and it was a privilege to play this role.”
Dayspring Christian Academy Enhances Curriculum With Online Courses
Lancaster, PA – July 24, 2009 – (Dayspring Christian Academy) continues to strengthen its position as a leader in the delivery of excellent Christian education by adding online courses to its curriculum.
“We see how online learning is transforming the landscape of education,” says (Anita Casteel Advancement Coordinator at Dayspring Christian Academy, “so we want to make sure we leverage this proven delivery method as we strive to meet the needs of our students.”
The school plans to supplement their current curriculum by offering online courses to meet a variety of needs, which include: enhancing summer school, offering more elective courses, offering more Advanced Placement (AP) courses and Dual Credit (college credit) courses to Juniors and Seniors who want to get a head start on college, offering courses to home school families in the area.). The school sees online courses providing solutions to scheduling challenges and other special situations that arise every year.
“We are excited about our partnership with Sevenstar Academy to offer online courses that not only meet national education standards, but more importantly, present material from the Christian worldview. They include biblical integration and the help of Christian teachers. These aspects are central to our mission and important to the families we serve.”
For additional information on Dayspring Christian Academy’s online courses, contact Mrs. Casteel at 717-295-6424 or visit www.dayspringchristian.com.
CCAC Track and Field Results!
It was a great day for the Warriors at the CCAC Track and Field Championships at Messiah College yesterday. The team came away with an armload of ribbons to cap off an exciting and fun competition! The Varsity Girls were led by Ellie Green, who is the new CCAC High School Girls high jump champion, breaking her own school record as well! Ellie also placed 5th in the 400 meter run, and was the anchor leg of the 3rd place 400 meter relay team, whose members included Ruth Sneller, Mollie Ehrgood and Carly Evangelista. Additionally, a personal best was marked for Mollie Ehrgood in the 100 meter dash. For the Varsity Boys: Eric Pettis smashed the school record in the High School boy’s long jump, making the finals and finishing in 6th place! He was the lead leg in the 400 meter relay, which included Chris Kendall, Matt Henry, and Wayne Bilheimer. The team established a new school record! For the Middle School girls: Erin Patterson came in 3rd in the 800 meter run, with a new personal record! She also took 4th place in the 100 meter dash, and 5th place in the 200 meter dash. For the Middle School boys: Jared Miller placed 5th in the 200 meter dash, and anchored the school record establishing 400 meter relay team, also made up of Tanner Hilton, Andrew Rabold, Elijah Jean. Tanner Hilton shaved 20 seconds off of his personal best time in the 1600 meter run, also posting his best time in the 800 meter run. Personal bests were also recorded by Andrew Rabold in the 1600 meter run and the 800 meter run, and by Elijah Jean in both the 100 meter and 200 meter dashes. Praise the Lord for the ability to run and compete for His glory!
Congratulations to our A.C.S.I. Math Olympics Winners! Caleb Sneller, grade 4, First Place in Reasoning with the Distrinction of a Medal*, Mi-Jung Jang, grade 8, First Place in Computation and Emerald Smucker, grade 3, Honorable Mention in Reasoning.
*Indicates an accuracy score of 90% of higher.
Congratulations to Dayspring Advanced Placement Students!
The results of the Advance Placement Tests have arrived. Dayspring students took a total of 18 AP tests in the following subjects: