Good Samaritan Academy

Good Samaritan Academy will provide a well-balanced program that includes both teacher-directed and child initiated activities quiet as well as active experiences. Logical thinking problem solving accepting responsibility and social interaction are skills that will be emphasized.
It is recognized through educational research that the influences in a child’s early life markedly affect his/her capacity to develop and learn. In order for that curiosity to be nurtured a childs environment must offer stimulation and support through an emotional climate of love. The Good Samaritan Academy believes that the best resource for such an environment is one arising from the love of Christ. To accomplish the optimum educational experience for each child we will encourage close relationships between the staff parents and children. Every opportunity will be maximized to achieve a strong support system so that every child feels a bond between his/her home and school. Additionally Good Samaritan will offer a daily time of Bible story and song for all the children. Another unique opportunity will be the inclusion of instruction in the areas of dance and music as part of the regular weekly curriculum.

Our Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program includes all of those experiences as well as a full language arts and phonics program. There are computers in all of the VPK classrooms which is necessary to prepare the children for a successful kindergarten year.
All religions races genders and cultures are equally valued and welcomed into the Good Samaritan Academy. We will build a sense of unity bringing each child’s culture language and/or special needs into the shared culture of the school so that each child will feel accepted. Using the Kindness Curriculum we will help the children learn to respect value and have tolerance for individual cultural ethnic and racial diversity.
Our playground provides a safe environment for physical education an integral part of our program. An appropriate level of fitness can lead to a more confident outlook emotional stability and better mental health in general.
Good Samaritan Academy provides a morning and afternoon snack and the parent will provide a lunch from home. The child’s teacher will support the parent’s wise food choices and encourage the children to try and enjoy the foods that are sent or purchased. Sweets will be offered only after the main entre is eaten. Parents will be given a guide to help them in choosing recommended amounts for a healthy lunch.
Good Samaritan will offer extracurricular activities such as music dance and Playball. They will be offered to parents at an additional cost above regular tuition.