What is a unit study and why do we make them part of the MGCS experience? WE BELIEVE … All students can learn. They need experiences that build the context for learning. Learning should be meaningful. It should connect to the real world in a real way so that they can make a difference in the sphere of […]
Fourth graders at MGCS spend over a month studying the Middle Ages then demonstrate what they’ve learned by hosting a Wax Museum for the MGCS community. This impressive event is a school-wide favorite complete with banners, tissue paper torches, knights, nuns, monks, saints, and kings. But before all the pageantry, students work for weeks to gain […]
We are always evaluating our curriculum, scheduling, and methodology. We continually look for ways to enhance the depth and breadth of our student’s educational experience. THIS YEAR… We have extended our Spanish curriculum all the way to our kindergarten students. In our kindergarten through fifth grades our students receive weekly instruction in Spanish. We increase the intensity […]
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAMS! On March 4th, our Science Olympiad teams competed against 40 teams from 5 counties at the 2017 Regional Tournament. We bought home 38 medals! Varsity placed 6th overall out the 24 Varsity Teams in the region which qualified them to compete at State Competition on April 21st and 22nd at NC […]
Upper school science teacher, Angie Pleasant is currently enrolled in the K-12 Environmental Education certification program by the NC State Parks. The certification requires 200 hours of combined instruction, state park visits, and teaching over the next four years. This summer, Angie and upper school science teacher Julie Thompson, traveled to one of the program workshops […]
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things […]
Today’s college freshman began kindergarten in August of 2001. Since then, we have endured the terrorist attacks on 9/11, elected our first African American President, and experienced massive technological changes. We are educating students to prepare for life in a world we can hardly imagine. How does MGCS take action in the face of uncertainty? […]
This was my first year as PTF President and I have enjoyed every minute of it. Myrtle Grove Christian School is a blessing to me and my family and it is my pleasure to serve alongside such wonderful parent-volunteers. The MGCS Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) exists to support and appreciate our teachers and staff. Toward […]
A memorable MGCS experience for our students is Manners Matter – the 5th grade manners class. Starting in January, our 5th graders receive instruction on topics including table manners, guidelines for parties and playdates, relationship and communication skills, and general etiquette. After 4 months of weekly instruction, students organize a manners reception. Four student-led committees plan this […]
What 21st century skills do our students need? How can we increase student engagement in learning? What is the best environment for learning? Answers to these questions prompted big changes at MGCS this year. THERE IS VALUE IN DIVERSIFYING WHAT STUDENTS EXPERIENCE BECAUSE EVERYONE LEARNS DIFFERENTLY. We know that a student’s engagement in learning increases when […]
