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. Still, the most common things that attract people to our community are quality education, a nurturing environment, and a safe campus where kids learn academically, socially, and spiritually.

After the first grading period, you get the chance to see your students’ first grades of the school year, which offers a glimpse into how things are going on campus. There is so much to be proud of at St. Barnabas School. Our students benefit from a strong community and experienced teachers. As we move into the next season of our academic year, we hope you’ll recognize all the ways our community is providing your kids with a strong academic and personal foundation. 

Strong, Individualized Education

This year, as in years past, we are proud to say our classes are small, and our teachers are enthusiastic about teaching your children. Because our classes are small, teachers are able to meet your student’s specific academic needs. We often think of small classes as a benefit to students who fall behind, but it’s also invaluable to students who excel. When teachers have the capacity to meet all of their students’ needs, everyone benefits.

You may have noticed that our curriculum is challenging. We are proud to maintain a rigorous academic program that goes beyond the standard. Our approach focuses on developing critical thinking and creative problem-solving. Our students have extensive opportunities to participate in advanced courses, hands-on learning, and exciting class projects. We hope, in these first few months of the school year, you’ve recognized why St. Barnabas is known as an elite DeLand private school.

Nurturing Environment

We all want our children to join communities where they are more than just a number. At St. Barnabas, we truly get to know each student and make it our goal to provide holistic opportunities for growth. Through extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs, students develop valuable skills such as respect, kindness, and integrity. We’re focused on much more than academic development.

Our tight-knit community helps us create an environment where all of our students are seen and appreciated for their unique gifts. Our students develop close relationships with their teachers and their peers, which helps them develop strong leadership skills and lifelong friendships. Our community is focused on cultivating well-rounded students who are excellent scholars and helpful citizens.

Values-Focused Community

Finally, one of the most highly valued aspects of our school is our commitment to our shared beliefs. At St. Barnabas, our core values are faith, virtue, and excellence. We hold these ideas very highly and weave them into every aspect of your child’s school day. Your students attend chapel, learn the importance of hard work, and develop key skills that mold them into contributing members of our campus community as well as their local community. Most Crusader parents also specifically cite our commitment to values as the primary reason they choose us as the DeLand private school for their children.

We can go on and on about all of the things that make St. Barnabas such a special school, but you already know all that. Hopefully, by this point in the year, you can already see the fruits of our labor on campus coming to fruition in your kids’ lives.

If you’re as proud as we are to be a member of our community, there are two ways you can help us. We encourage you to consider opportunities to support our work with a financial gift. It truly takes the whole village to continue offering our high-quality education. Another powerful way to help is by bragging about us to your friends and families! Positive reviews from current families are the most effective way to convince new families to join us.

Thank you so much for trusting us with your children! St. Barnabas Episcopal School is known as the best Deland private school in part because of the strong community of family and friends who support us. If you’d like more information about how you can help, contact us today.