"See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands..."Isaiah 49:16

Salem Christian Day School was founded in 1970 as an outreach of Salem First Church of the Nazarene. Our purpose is to provide a safe, loving, Christian environment and school in which children can grow and thrive.

We teach the "whole" child. Our goal is to develop the spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical realms of each child in an age appropriate manner. In doing so, we lift up the name of Jesus.

Overview:

Spiritual Development
Our goal is that each child will recognize who God is, have knowledge of His unconditional love, accept His love in their lives, and learn to share God's love with others.

Intellectual Development
Children develop a sense of autonomy by having opportunities to solve problems. Children are provided with an environment and activities that stimulate intellectual growth at each child's developmental level.

Social Development
Children are taught how to work, play, respect, and care for others and their feelings. This is accomplished through many activities that promote social interaction, such as group time, play time, dramatic play, and classroom activities. We also learn about Jesus' most important law--to love one another.

Emotional Development
Our goal is to build a positive self-image. Children are taught of God's love and acceptance of them. They are provided with a loving and accepting environment which encourages self-expression and creative expression.

Physical Development
Gross motor activities are important for physical development. Children have access to an outdoor playground and an indoor gymnasium. These areas are used for organized group time and free choice time.

Chapel
In Matthew 19:14, Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me." Each week we are delighted to present a chapel time for all children enrolled in our Preschool, Kindergarten, and School-age programs. The children learn of God's creation, His people, Jesus' birth, Christ's teachings, and His glorious resurrection. These concepts are reinforced in the classroom.

Special Features:

A loving, Christian environment
Age-appropriate program
Nutritious snacks
Monthly field trips and/or special guests
Weekly chapel
Gymnasium
A fenced outdoor playground
Secure building
Transportation is provided to and from Englewood Elementary School.

Our Staff
One of the highlights of Salem Christian Day School is the competent, energetic and thoroughly committed staff who exceed the annual training requirements set by the State of Oregon. Each one has accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour.

Class Information and Enrollment:

Preschool and Kindergarten (September-May):
9:00 am - 11:30 am

Three Year Old:
2 days (Tuesday & Thursday)
5 days (Monday-Friday)

Four Year Old:
3 days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
5 days (Monday-Friday)

Kindergarten:
5 days (Monday-Friday)

Child Care:
(Ages 6 weeks through 12 years)
7:00am - 6:00pm

School-Age Children:
Grades 1-6 (12 years old)

Transportation is provided to and from Englewood Elementary School.

 

 

 

 

Martha Applegate - Day School Director

scds@salemnaz.org

For information about Salem Christian Day School and its programs, email us or call 503.375.2620.