Parents send their children to St. Barnabas for a myriad of reasons. Some prioritize small classrooms, and others enjoy our faith-based teaching style, but all parents want to know that their children can go on to lead full and successful lives after their DeLand private school education. St. Barnabas Episcopal School has a strong history […]
Category: Private Education
Challenging Your Gifted Child With The Right Environment: Why An SBES Education Can Help Fill In The Blanks
As parents, we hope that our children will be excited about and engaged in their education. But, how often are we thinking about what we’ll do when our children are gifted and need an educational environment that will nurture their giftedness and help them excel? We’ve all heard the stories of children who act out […]
A Well-Rounded Education: How Students At SBES Benefit From Faith, Academics, Athletics, and the Arts
One definition of education is “an enlightening experience.” As the premier DeLand Private School, we believe that enlightening students is our great responsibility. But the enlightenment we offer is broader and more encompassing than the rote memorization of facts. At St. Barnabas, we have programs to help your children grow and mature in many different […]
6 Questions to Ask Before Sending Your Child to Private School
For some families, choosing a public or private school is simple. They know what makes the most sense for their families and don’t have to spend much time thinking about it. This is especially true for people who opt for public school because their kids’ school is determined solely by their location. However, the case […]
Enrolling in Private School: Why St. Barnabas Episcopal School is Top-Rated in Volusia County
The search for the ideal educational environment for your children is one that all families undertake at one point or another. Parents should access the resources they think will be most beneficial to their kids. We know from experience that many families find comfort and confidence in the education offered to them at a private […]
4 Ways COVID-19 is Changing Education in Volusia County
There’s no denying that the COVID pandemic has changed nearly everything about the way we work and live. Unfortunately, it’s also had significant effects on the educational system here in Volusia County. When the pandemic first broke out, we responded strongly by sending kids home and providing online education as best as possible. When parents […]
Why VPK at a Private School Better Prepares Your Child for Their Future Education
If you’re a parent, you know that VPK is a big stepping stone between preschool and the rest of your child’s education. But, what is VPK? It stands for Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten, and it’s a state-run preschool program that funds education for the year leading into kindergarten when children are four years old. Florida was one […]
4 Reasons Why SBES is the Best Private School in DeLand
As parents, we’re all after the same thing. We want to provide the best life that we can for our kids. From the food they eat to the places they spend their time, we all know that the investments we make in their lives today will bear fruit in their lives in the future. We […]
5 School Activities That Promote Well-roundedness Within Our Student Body
Every parent wants their children to be successful. It’s part of our wiring to desire even more for our children than we want for ourselves. Because of that, it’s natural for parents to nurture their children’s specific talents. Whether they naturally excel at academics, sports, or the arts, we tend to lean into those areas […]
Teaching Your Private School Kids About Safety
When you look around these days, it’s easy to think that the world is getting angrier and less safe for our children. From the COVID-19 pandemic to the raging political discord, we’ve heard from parents who want to know how they can keep their kids safe. We believe that the role of a private school […]