You’ve worked hard to raise a good young boy or girl. They seem smart to you, but how do you know whether they’re really prepared for school? Research shows that of all students assessed in the state of Florida roughly 50% of them passed a kindergarten readiness test. While that number seems extremely low, it […]
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Is Episcopal Private School Right For The Non-Episcopal?
A question we’re frequently asked by parents who inquire about sending their children to St. Barnabas School is “can she attend even though we’re not Episcopal?” And the answer to that is a resounding yes. We have students in our classrooms whose families practice a variety of different faith traditions and attend many different churches […]
Parenting Tips: Ending The Year On The Right Foot
The last quarter of the year is jam-packed full of holidays and fun, seasonal activities. It’s a cozy and exciting time of year, but with all of the excitement of the season, it is easy to fall off the rails. After all of the work that you put in setting up routines and structure for […]
What You Get From Investing In Private Education
Tap to donate Are you wondering why you should support the I St. Barnabas Fund? This informative blog will help you understand why supporting the school is so important. If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Marketing and Development, Sarah McAskill, (386) 734-3005 smcaskill@sbesyes.org So you’ve decided to send your children to […]
How Excellent Teachers Impact Education
When you think back on your childhood education you can probably think of at least one great teacher who left an indelible impression on you as a young person. Whether you’re imagining an elementary school teacher who taught you to love reading, or a high school teacher who set you on the path that eventually […]
How Private School Promotes Student Engagement
Most parents want the same general things from their children’s school experience. You want them to be successful academically and socially, and that requires one simple thing: engagement. That’s right, if your child slinks back and avoids participating in the classroom or in relationships it will be much harder for them to succeed in either. […]
The Private Education Choice In Our Community
Access to quality education is a tenet of American culture. In every town in our country, there are public schools open to any and every child. But another great thing about our education system is that families can opt into private education should they choose. The freedom to make that choice means that families can […]
3 Reasons We Focus So Much On Physical Education
You’d expect any school to focus a lot of their energy and resources on traditional education. After all, that’s the exact reason that you send your children there each day. But what you may not notice is that not as many schools are spending their energy and resources to build robust physical education programs. And […]
2019 Golf Tournament
St. Barnabas Episcopal School proudly invites you to join us on October 12th for our annual, Golf Tournament Invitational, sponsored by RC Hill Mitsubishi! Check in begins at 7:45am and all participants may come early for FREE practice on the driving range! Don’t forget to take a swing at winning some of the amazing prizes […]
Parenting Tips That Will Help You Teach Your Kids Responsibility
When you conjure up a list of characteristics that you hope to instill in your children, it’s likely that responsibility is one of them. Responsibility is a trait that needs to be developed in people over time, and those who have it are more likely to succeed in the future. When your children have the […]
