What sets a private school education at St. Barnabas apart? A lot of things – one of which is hands-on learning. You’ve probably noticed that you have an easier time understanding and remembering how to do something if you get to actually do it yourself. This is especially true for students. Surely, there is value in […]
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Fine Arts and Educational Success – Why St. Barnabas Prioritizes These Programs
Think about the people in your life who are not only successful but are also kind, compassionate, and involved members of their community. Chances are, those people have something in common: a well-balanced education that stretched beyond the classroom. Involvement in music, the arts, and other extracurricular activities doesn’t just keep students entertained or busy. […]
You’re 3 Months Into the School Year, and YES–You Made a Great Choice
As they say, time flies when you’re having fun! The first few months of this school year are proof of that. The community at St. Barnabas Episcopal School is as strong and happy as ever, and we hope you’re feeling good about your experience with us. Parents choose St. Barnabas for a variety of reasons. […]
Is the Tuition Investment Worth it for Private Schools?
Each year, St. Barnabas continues to rank on top of the list of most popular schooling options for families in DeLand and throughout Volusia County. We’re thrilled and honored by the love we feel from the community at large and do our best to accommodate as many families as possible. As new families enter the St. […]
What Will My Kids Experience at St. Barnabas?
It’s that time again when parents are thinking ahead about what their plan for the next academic year will be. Wondering what the right school is for their family and if now is the right time to opt for a private school for their children. One of the big questions we get from parents deciding […]
Building A Strong Foundation: What K4 And Kindergarten Looks Like At St. Barnabas Episcopal School
We may be right in the middle of the current school year, but this time of year is when families start to think about where they would like to send their children to school for the following year. If you’re not already a member of the St. Barnabas family, you may wonder how our program […]
Education Technology at St. Barnabas Episcopal School
Welcome, parents, to a new world in education! While plenty of things around here remain like our guiding principles, educational technology is changing the educational landscape. You may have noticed that your students need to access apps online to complete homework assignments or check their grades and that you need to access another platform to […]
4 Tips for Encouraging Your Children to Explore Participating in the Arts
We all want our children to find something they can get excited about. There are proven benefits to children being involved in hobbies, like improved cognition and reduced stress. We also know that participation in the arts has positive cognitive, emotional, and social benefits. The combination of the two is highly beneficial to a child’s […]
Key Reasons Families Move Their Children to Private School
Access to private education has always been a priority of parents in Volusia County and around the country. It’s become such a priority in the last few years that new legislation has been passed extending parents’ ability to choose private education for their children regardless of finances or caps on enrollment. Florida is already leading the […]
Key Ways Students Thrive When Their School Has a Community Focus
Helen Keller is credited with the famous saying, “Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.” This is a perfect analogy for a community. Whether we identify ourselves as such or not, we are all members of communities. We attend churches, and our children attend schools. We have jobs, join gyms, […]
