Afton Christian School vs. North Branch School
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School Overview
Overview
Afton Christian School is a ministry of Church of the Blue Ridge.
Its purpose is to provide a Bible-based curriculum that will be taught in a Christ-centered environment.
The curriculum will incorporate the Virginia Standards of Learning, with a strong emphasis placed on developing both a foundation for academic excellence and good character training.
It will focus on spiritual and academic disciplines which will develop students into life-long learners who are devoted followers of Christ.
Emphasis will be placed on Christian conduct and values that will encourage students to make conscientious life choices.
Christian decision making, logical thinking skills and creative thinking will be used to help students develop to their fullest potential and to develop a Christ-like self image.
Afton Christian School realizes that its program cannot be successful without the support and involvement of its parents.
Our primary goal is to lead children to a love of learning.
North Branch School fosters respect, non-violence, environmental responsibility, and the involvement of students, teachers and families in our community.
We value the uniqueness of each child. Our curriculum promotes the desire to learn and to develop abilities to the fullest.
We are dedicated to providing a diverse environment that stimulates curiosity, creativity, and cooperation.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
n/a
1983
Students Body
Total Students
50 students
130 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
20
Pre-K Students
3
7
Kindergarten Students
5
7
Grade 1 Students
4
12
Grade 2 Students
4
12
Grade 3 Students
4
12
Grade 4 Students
5
12
Grade 5 Students
4
12
Grade 6 Students
5
12
Grade 7 Students
2
12
Grade 8 Students
5
12
Grade 9 Students
2
-
Grade 10 Students
4
-
Grade 11 Students
2
-
Grade 12 Students
1
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
19 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
63%
Average Class Size
n/a
12
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:7
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
n/a
Preschool - $3,258 for 2 mornings a week, $5,668 for 4 mornings a week; Kindergarten and Elementary - $9,729 for 4 full days (no Wednesdays), Upper Elementary - $12,609 for 5 full days; Middle School - $12,609 for 5 full days
% on Financial Aid
n/a
40%
Admissions Director
n/a
Smith Coleman
Admissions Associate
n/a
Autum Fish
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Food Pantry (Middle School), Model UN (Middle School), Yearbook (Middle School)