Mission Statement

Grace Episcopal Day School provides a program of academic excellence while preparing children to live responsible lives in a community grounded in the Christian faith. Through care and nurturing, Grace inspires learning, builds confidence and promotes a desire to succeed.

Educational Philosophy Supporting Our Mission 

Quality Education:

• Provide a comprehensive curriculum built around a challenging academic program including subject matter in the academic areas, the arts, physical education, character education, Bible instruction, and technology which inspires children to become life-long learners and equips them with the skills necessary to adapt to an ever changing world.
• Integrate varied teaching methods with traditional approaches to inspire learning, instill confidence, and promote a desire to succeed.
• Offer a robust after school program in affiliation with the Grace Academy of Fine Arts (GAFA) offering instruction in art, ballet, piano, organ, voice, woodwinds, trumpet, violin, drum/percussion and music composition.

Role of Religion:

• Embrace the Christian faith and its principles in our corporate life.
• Offer daily classroom prayers, short devotions, a Bible curriculum, and a weekly Chapel service.
• Emphasize worship as a basic human need, while remaining sensitive to the diverse religious traditions of our students.

Role of Discipline:

• Foster happy functioning individuals responsible for their own behavior.
• Accentuate positive behavior, provide redirection and/or choices, set realistic limits, encourage expression of feelings, and listen carefully to what children are saying.
• Incorporate Christian principles in daily character education.
• Integrate character education into all aspects of discipline.