A new school year is just weeks away. The beginning of the year is an adjustment for even the most experienced parents. No one has it perfectly together and there is no magic formula for calming the craziness. However, there are some things that you can do to make sure that you – mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, or any caregiver -are caring for yourself first so that you can give to your children from an overflow, rather than an empty cup. Heights Christian Schools gives five ways to take care of yourself as the back-to-school hustle begins.

Randall Long, Principals of Heights Christian School's Chino Hills Campus details the physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits of a Christian education.

While a private education is not cheap, Heights Christian Schools educates students for far less than the $12,000-$16,000 per year that California public schools spend educating students. For many families, tuition is a sacrifice but, at the same time, it is an incredible investment in your most precious asset-your child.

Until Covid-19, many families in the U.S. ruled out private-school education for their children because of the cost. Yet as the coronavirus raged on, parents increasingly sought out schools that were fully in-person rather than remote — and, for many, that meant switching to an independent institution, regardless of price tag.

During the outbreak in March 2020, when the original Shelter in Place orders were issued, Heights Christian Schools was able to finish the school year successfully and continue to provide excellent academic instruction to over 2,000 students. Emergency childcare was available for first responders, health professionals and essential service providers on many of the HCS campuses, and all preschool families enjoyed At-Home Activity Ideas for their little ones while not on campus.

Kindergarten today can easily be described as busy, fast, and rigorous.    Kindergarten students are expected to master concepts in math, reading, language, science, and social studies.  If that isn’t enough, schools are also tasked with making sure that each child is on the path to well-roundedness with exposure to the arts, music, foreign language, athletics, and technology. 

Jodie Whittemore, Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Heights Christian Schools details the factors that determine kindergarten readiness.