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Catholic Elementary School in Columbia, SC
St. Peter's Catholic School:
St. Peter's Catholic School is a private Catholic elementary school located in Columbia, South Carolina offering K-4 - 6th Grade programs. We are an Accredited School of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), belonging to the Catholic Diocese of Charleston, SC. The vision of St. Peter’s Catholic School is to provide an academically superior education, based on sound educational research and best practice while maintaining an essential Catholic presence in downtown Columbia. St. Peter’s values and celebrates diversity and provides a nurturing environment that promotes respect and dignity for all.
K4 - 6th Grade Programs for Boys & Girls:
- Kindergarten program
- Elementary school program
- Before-school & After-school child care
- After-school clubs & programs
Accreditation:
St.Peter’s School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. For more than forty years, our SACS accreditation is your guarantee that our school meets the most rigorous quality standards of academic excellence and continuous school improvement. Our students consistently score above the national average on standardized tests. Our teachers are certified by the state of South Carolina and almost 50% of our faculty and staff hold Masters degrees.
Why Choose Us?
- As the longest, continuously running Catholic School in the state of South Carolina, St.Peter’s School has a respect for the tradition of Catholic education and a proven history of academic excellence.
- Students learn their faith by demonstrating honesty, respect, and humility in a loving environment. Our students practice their faith through daily prayer, weekly Mass and direct instruction in the teachings of the Catholic Church based on the gospel values. And students live their faith through service to others.
- The beautiful campus in downtown Columbia offers a safe, nurturing environment surrounded by cultural and educational resources used to enhance the curriculum. These include the award winning Richland County Public Library, The University of South Carolina, the Art Museum, the Koger Center for the Performing Arts, the State Museum, and Edventure Children’s Museum.
- Our parish and school were built by the hard work of Irish immigrants. St.Peter’s has always welcomed students of all faiths and cultural backgrounds because we believe that an appreciation of our differences makes us stronger.
- Working, planning, and celebrating together define us as family. Our community of parents, students and parishioners exists to serve and support the educational and spiritual development of every child.
Address:
1035 Hampton St., Columbia, South Carolina , USA
South Carolina State Museum - Summer Camps
Courses / Programs
Located in downtown Columbia SC, the South Carolina State Museum provides a wide range of entertaining and educational summer camps for children. In partnership with Engineering for Kids, the museum offers a variety of 1-week day camps that focus on combining engineering and science with fun for all campers.Each week, the camp days will be broken down into morning and afternoon sessions. Full-day and half-day options are available. Convenient for kids from Darlington, Lee, Lexington, Richland, and Sumter Counties.
1-Week Engineering-Based Summer Camps
- Full day & half-day options available
Camps include:
- LEGO: Mindstorm
- LEGO: How Amusing
- LEGO: Rescue Mission
- Heroes Week
- Momentum Madness
- Survivor: Engineers Cove
- Game Design: Racing Games
- The Engineering of Food (Girls Only)
- Electronic Game Design: Invader Defense Game
- Full day & half-day options available
Camps include:
- LEGO: Mindstorm
- LEGO: How Amusing
- LEGO: Rescue Mission
- Heroes Week
- Momentum Madness
- Survivor: Engineers Cove
- Game Design: Racing Games
- The Engineering of Food (Girls Only)
- Electronic Game Design: Invader Defense Game
Montessori Early Learning Center
Courses / Programs
The Montessori Early Learning Center and School of the Arts, is the largest, oldest and most established Montessori school in Columbia, South Carolina offering programs to children from ages 3-6. Founded July 15, 1976 MELC offers the full spectrum of the Montessori environment in the purest European tradition. All teachers are European trained and our diplomas are considered by Federal guidelines as the foreign equivalent of a Master's degree.
Day Care Programs for 3-6 year olds:
- 7:30 am to 6:00 pm
- Arts
- Swimming Program
- Spray Pool
- Playground
- Private Music Lessons
- Ballet
- Dance
- Gymnastics
- 7:30 am to 6:00 pm
- Arts
- Swimming Program
- Spray Pool
- Playground
- Private Music Lessons
- Ballet
- Dance
- Gymnastics
Trinity Academy of Raleigh
Courses / Programs
Trinity Academy of Raleigh in Wake County, NC is a co-educational, Christian private school that equips students (TK-12) to live with wisdom, excellence, and purpose in the modern world by offering an education grounded in the Christian faith and the classical tradition. Our school is accredited by AdvanceED (SACS CASI) and is a member of the North Carolina Association of Independent Schools (NCAIS). We believe that Trinity Academy offers an entirely unique educational experience for families in the Triangle Area because, in partnership with parents, we combine exceptional academic, fine arts and athletic programs with authentic Christianity.100% of Trinity graduates have been accepted to college. More than 70 colleges and universities, including numerous highly prestigious institutions, have accepted Trinity graduates, and recent graduating classes have received hundreds of thousands of dollars in combined merit scholarships from colleges and universities.
Trinity is not just College Preparatory. Trinity is “Life Preparatory.” Trinity’s program is based upon the classical Liberal Arts and Sciences, which impart the knowledge, skills and virtues necessary to succeed in all of life.
Education programs (TK-12):
- A classical education with a Christian-based atmosphere where students & teachers work together.
- Our school uniquely offers many different classes & programs.
- The core curriculum emphasizes the development of critical thinking, writing & public speaking skills.
- Subjects: History, literature, natural science, mathematics, classical & modern foreign languages (K-12), fine arts, religious studies, the linguistic arts of grammar, logic & rhetoric & physical education.
- A classical education with a Christian-based atmosphere where students & teachers work together.
- Our school uniquely offers many different classes & programs.
- The core curriculum emphasizes the development of critical thinking, writing & public speaking skills.
- Subjects: History, literature, natural science, mathematics, classical & modern foreign languages (K-12), fine arts, religious studies, the linguistic arts of grammar, logic & rhetoric & physical education.
Gerard Preparatory School, Lawrenceville
Courses / Programs
Gerard Preparatory School is an independent non-denominational Christian school for Prekindergarten-12th grade located in Lawrenceville, Gwinnet County, Georgia. GPS is fully Accredited with Quality with the Georgia Accrediting Commission. GPS has served families in Georgia since 1989. Our Mission is to: Instill~Inspire~Ignite Our small class sizes insure that each student has the opportunity to expand academically, explore and pursue their creative gifts and develop personal emotional/social character. Beyond Academics: At GPS we are committed to "training up" each student through our Teaching/Mentoring approach. We teach organizational skills, time management, manners, poise, self leadership, and confidence.
12/1 Ratio Pre-K-6th
15/1 Ratio 7th-12th grade
Theater Arts
Music and Chorus
Fine Arts Programs daily
Cafeteria & Events programs
Archery (Competitive Squad) National level
AP OnLine Courses for 9th-12th grade
15/1 Ratio 7th-12th grade
Theater Arts
Music and Chorus
Fine Arts Programs daily
Cafeteria & Events programs
Archery (Competitive Squad) National level
AP OnLine Courses for 9th-12th grade
Country Day Montessori School, Raleigh
Courses / Programs
Country Day Montessori School (CDM) in Raleigh, Wake County, NC has rapidly become Raleigh's premiere choice for Montessori education and childcare. Close attention to detail, coupled with highly qualified educators and administrators, make our Montessori school and child development center one of the best in the Triangle Area (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill). Our staff has over 100 years of combined experience in early childhood education.In addition, we are one of the few Montessori Schools in the Triangle Area to offer full or part-time enrollment options; admitting children ages six weeks through to six years on a rolling admissions basis (as space allows). At CDM, we are focused on the child. We are committed to sharing the responsibilities with parents in helping each child reach his / her potential in a safe, warm and loving environment and providing an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
Country Day Montessori School is nestled on a beautiful six acre wooded campus, which makes for a perfect backdrop when teaching your child. Our location is conveniently located to nearby NC State, downtown Raleigh and Cary.
Montessori / early education & childcare programs (Full-time & part-time options available) - We provide developmentally appropriate programs for ages 6 weeks - 6 years:
- Infant's and Toddler's programs
- Montessori Preschool program
* We stimulate children intellectually & give them an opportunity to master skills while having fun.
* Children participate at their own level, during both structured activities & free playtime.
* Early childhood literacy development is emphasized in every program.
- Infant's and Toddler's programs
- Montessori Preschool program
* We stimulate children intellectually & give them an opportunity to master skills while having fun.
* Children participate at their own level, during both structured activities & free playtime.
* Early childhood literacy development is emphasized in every program.
Adirondack Learning Academy - Accredited Homeschool Online Programs
Courses / Programs
• Adirondack Learning Academy (ALA) is an NCAA-approved and NISAC-accredited online homeschool provider. • We deliver comprehensive online courses to kindergarten, elementary school, middle school & high school students in Tennessee and throughout the United States.
• At ALA, we offer Advanced Placement (AP) classes, college entrance assistance, and summer classes. Students are also welcome to take single classes. Access to our online courses is available 24/7.
• Our Acellus Curriculum provides individualized programs to suit all students and learning styles. On successful graduation, high school seniors are awarded a college preparatory academic diploma.
• Each child’s educational program is customized to meet their strengths, learning styles and interests to maximize learning.
• We welcome students with special needs, and they will have the opportunity to receive physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy through our school.
• ALA is accredited by the National Independent Study Accreditation Council (NISAC) and approved by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
• On completion of the program, high school seniors are awarded a homeschool diploma and an official transcript stating they have completed the requirements for graduation in their state.
Accredited Online K-12 Homeschool Programs:
- Homeschooling curriculum for kindergarten, elementary school, middle school & high school.
Features include:
• Advance Placement (AP) classes
• College preparation assistance
• Individualized curriculum with each student assigned their own personal learning coach
• Single classes and summer classes are also available
A homeschool diploma is awarded to each senior on successful completion of the program
- Homeschooling curriculum for kindergarten, elementary school, middle school & high school.
Features include:
• Advance Placement (AP) classes
• College preparation assistance
• Individualized curriculum with each student assigned their own personal learning coach
• Single classes and summer classes are also available
A homeschool diploma is awarded to each senior on successful completion of the program