Olive Knolls Christian School:
Located in Bakersfield in Kern County, Olive Knolls Christian School (OKCS) is a vibrant learning community serving students from 18 months through 8th grade. Olive Knolls Christian School was established in 1979 to provide a Christian education to families in Bakersfield. For over 30 years, OKCS has partnered with families to support their educational, emotional, and spiritual growth. OKCS believes in developing children for a life of service. All ages of students can learn to see the needs of our community and world, then choose to make a difference for the kingdom of God.
Preschool programs:
- Toddlers program
- Twos program
- Threes program
- Pre-K program
- Kinder Readiness program
- Summer program
Elementary School programs:
- Kindergarten through to 5th Grade
Middle School programs:
- Math / Science
- Reading / English
- Bible / History
Accelerated Reader:
Accelerated Reader is a school-wide program we use as part of our reading program to encourage reading and help students build their reading level and comprehension. Each grade level has requirements for the number of AR books that must be read in a quarter, beginning in First Grade. Students love this program and as they earn points, they can come to the “AR Store” in the library and pick out prizes.
Olive Knolls Christian School offers before and after school programs for students in Kindergarten through Sixth grade. Students have structured time for homework as well as chapel, crafts, and play time.
Student Activities:
An integral part of our K-8 program at Olive Knolls Christian School is our participation in Student Activities. Many of these are ACSI events that allow our students to shine in academic areas. Each year, OKCS Eagles participate in the following ACSI Student Activities:
- Spelling Bee
- Speech Meet (Oral Language)
- Math Olympics
- Piano Festival
- Creative Writing
- Art Festival
- Science Fair