Elementary School: Overview

• Bethany Christian School is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).

• Bethany Christian School is in accordance with all the regulations governing elementary education in the state of California.

• We employ caring teachers interested in the child’s total growth – spiritual, academic, and emotional.

• All teachers are credentialed.

• Classroom size is limited to 26 students.

• Assistant teachers are employed in all elementary classrooms.

• Students attend weekly chapel services.

• We provide a loving environment without sacrificing discipline.

• We maintain excellent communication with parents.

• Daily activities are constant opportunities for the teacher to share biblical truths.

• We emphasize basic skills – strong phonetic reading program, writing, and arithmetic.

• Spanish, music, art, computer, library and P.E. specialists meet with all students.

• Grades 4, 5, and 6 participate in leadership opportunities in student council.  They also participate in the National Scripps Spelling Bee.

• National Achievement Tests are given each spring.

• Many after-school programs are available to students such as academic chess, robotics, cooking, sports, music, and art. See our  after-school enrichment page. ​

• Sixth grade is a very special year with Outdoor School, music program, leadership, study buddy program, field trips, a special P.E. program and a memorable culmination ceremony.