Private Christian K-12 School in Philadelphia, PA area

Philadelphia Montgomery Christian Academy, Erdenheim:
Philadelphia Montgomery Christian Academy is committed to upholding Christian values in an educational environment that encourages student development from our school in Erdenheim in the Springfield Township in Montgomery County, just north of Philadelphia. What sets Phil-Mont apart from other college prep, academically-rigorous schools is the fact that, while we too are committed to excellent scholarship, we uphold the Bible as the living core of the academy’s program. This means that every subject of the curriculum, from the Pre-K child to the high school student, is taught from a distinctly Christian perspective and in relation to the Word of God. It also requires us to seek excellence in every area of instruction, whether on the athletic field, on the stage or in the chemistry lab. Contact us today and ensure your child receives a true Christian education.

- Pre-Kindergarten
The program is designed to cultivate a sense of wonder at God’s design of the world as well as the ability to think with discernment and make biblical choices. Students are pointed to God’s sovereignty over His creation even in simple things. Students are pointed daily to a uniquely Christian perspective of themselves and the world around them that is filled with patterns such as day/night and summer/winter. Pre-Kindergarteners learn how to interact in a godly manner in the classroom as they work with one another in daily activities. Students begin to learn to make choices as image-bearers of God.

Goals of Pre-K include:

- Encourage children to view themselves as unique creations of God, loved by God, and designed to serve and glorify Him.
- Provide children with a variety of active experiences designed to develop their God-given abilities and gifts.
- To develop each child’s capacity to interact with others as God commands and learning to love others as they love themselves.
- To foster within children a love of learning and a desire for knowledge about themselves and God’s world.

- Kindergarten
The Kindergarten program is designed to cultivate a sense of wonder at God’s design of the world and its inhabitants. Through Bible stories and the memorization of Scripture students learn of God’s faithfulness to His children throughout all ages. Through daily prayer students learn that God cares about every aspect of our lives and that nothing is too hard for God. Kindergarteners are taught to interact in a godly manner in the classroom as they work with one another in daily activities. Attention is given to viewing current events from a Christian perspective.

Major Concepts
1. “The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it.”
2. Exploring God’s world, past and present, through Bible, Science and Social Studies
3. Utilizing maps for learning the continents and in connection with current events
4. Graphing, tallying and counting
5. Beginning addition and subtraction
6. Mastering consonant and vowel sounds
7. Proper letter formation
8. Beginning spelling, reading, and writing short sentences.
9. Developing a sight vocabulary
10. Interacting in a literature-rich environment
11. Learning to persevere, take responsibility for actions, and try new things.

- Elementary School
Our elementary program is staffed with faculty who are professionals with expertise in early childhood development and who embrace their calling to instruct children with a sense of joy and anticipation.  Faculty members seek to identify the individual strengths of each student and welcome communication from parents as the primary teachers to partner together in bringing a joy-filled, wise, and wonderful education to God’s children in an effort to complement godly parenting in the home.

The basic skills of Bible, mathematics, reading and writing form the core of the elementary program.  Textbooks are used in conjunction with manipulatives, games and hands-on experiences to promote mastery.  Students learn problem solving techniques and reading strategies and are challenged to express themselves clearly in written language.  The program of instruction is rounded out through the inclusion of specials instruction in foreign language, music, band, Physical education, Art, Library and computer skills.  The historically rich area in which we live permits our programming to extend through field trips and involvement to historic and community destinations.

- Middle School
Phil-Mont has designed a program specifically for the middle school years that seeks to address appropriate development levels and needs.  The middle school curriculum includes all of the components of a sound liberal arts program including Bible, History, English, Math and Science.  A range of special subjects involves study in fields such as the Arts, Health / Physical Education, Foreign Language and Study Skills.  Classes in the middle school are discussion oriented and foster participation, build confidence, and sharpen skills in both discourse and reasoning.  All takes place within an atmosphere of steadily increasing student responsibility.

The middle school faculty meets cooperatively to develop schedules, prepare interdisciplinary units of instruction and coordinate other special learning and community activities  The middle school program also sponsors a slate of co-curricular activities including field trips, drama, interscholastic athletics, choir, band and special event days.  When a student completes the middle school years at Phil-Mont, he or she is prepared to use his or her full mind, heart, and body in the progressively more difficult and challenging years of high school.

- High School
Phil-Mont’s high school offers an environment which stimulates learning and thinking under the Lordship of Christ.  To prepare students for college and for life, a rigorous program of academic study is required.  The curricular program is developed to prepare graduates for matriculation into colleges and universities of choice.  High school students develop a sense of ownership and pride in their school as active participants in a challenging academic community.

Course offerings include instructional levels of college preparatory, Honors, and Advanced Placement.  96% of Phil-Mont graduates are consistently accepted into multiple colleges of their choice allowing them to be selective in their choices of undergraduate programs as well as affording them excellent scholarship opportunities.  Student life at the high school level is demonstrated through a broadening of student involvement and leadership opportunities including, interscholastic athletics, student organizations, and an excellent program of fine arts covering drama, vocal music, band, and visual arts.

- International Program
Philadelphia-Montgomery Christian Academy is a learning institution that thrives on our ability to weave a cultural, educational, and Christ-centered tapestry for the glory of His Kingdom. Phil-Mont will only accept international students who are entering grades 9 - 10.  The richness of culture enhances the entire Phil-Mont community and we heartily welcome international students from Christian homes. The Mission of Phil-Mont extends itself to embrace international students. It is important that the process of application is dedicated to meeting the standards of our policies and the needs of our applicant families. Phil-Mont addresses specific challenges as they relate to non-English speaking students. Our programs require extensive reading and comprehension skills . Therefore, English language proficiency is required with the help of limited ESL assistance through the school's Learning Center.