The transition from middle school to high school is significant. Students move to a new school with new kids and big expectations. Some kids may struggle with this change, but on the whole, we find that St. Barnabas alumni are very well-prepared for the jump.

Getting students ready for high school is a multi-faceted issue. Of course, you want to make sure they’re prepared to get good grades. But a parent’s worries don’t end there. You also want them to learn to make wise choices and develop positive relationships. While every child is different, we find that our students leave 8th grade with a strong academic foundation and rich emotional and social lives.

Private Education Builds A Stong Academic Foundation

St. Barnabas Episcopal School has a stellar reputation here in Volusia County. One of the many things that put us at the top of various school lists is our graduates’ high level of academic achievement. We are well-known for how prepared our former students enter high school at local public and private schools. In 8th grade, our students typically score on tests as if they were already in high school and almost ready for college.

But success doesn’t end there! Our students have a high rate of excellence in high school, too. St. Barnabas students often go on to become valedictorians and salutatorians at local private and public high schools. We believe this is due in part to the fact that we focus on more than just testing performance. We teach our students how to learn and how to love learning so they can take those lessons with them into their academic futures.

Private education aims to nurture students into becoming the best versions of themselves, and it works. In addition to excelling in high school, our students also tend to do very well academically in college and beyond. When it comes to our academic record, we’re proud to let our students’ success speak for us and the value of a good private education.

Our Students Build Rich Social and Emotional Lives

Developing your child’s academic and intellectual talents is a top priority, but it isn’t our only priority. Parents often ask us what they can expect from their child’s private education and how they can support their child’s success. We’re passionate about collaborating with parents and students to develop the whole child. We offer a wide variety of leadership opportunities for students including engaging extracurriculars, school, clubs, and athletics teams. It’s important to us that our students invest in the most well-rounded version of themselves.

Our rigorous academic curriculum pairs nicely with our strong commitment to our Christian faith. This means that students engage with their spiritual lives throughout the academic day. As adults, we weave our faith into everything we do; why not allow students to do the same?

What Makes This Level Of Success Possible?

Some of the hallmarks of a private education are our commitment to a strong community, excellent teachers, and small class sizes.  Because our classrooms aren’t packed to the gills with students, we can meet each student right where they are academically, socially, and emotionally. Our students don’t fall through the cracks, and our teachers are not overwhelmed or overworked. Students receive an individualized education because our goal is to educate every single student, not only those who excel naturally. These are just some of the natural benefits of a private school education.

For some parents, private education is the obvious choice. For others, choosing a path for their student’s academic career can feel overwhelming. At St. Barnabas Episcopal School, we are committed to opening our doors to all families who are interested in learning more about how they can give their children a leg up on their future.

If you’d like to learn more about our academic success or visit our campus, contact us today.