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About LHCS  

WHO WE ARE   PARENT INVOLVEMENT   TUITION   TEACHERS   CURRICULUM   HOME & SCHOOL   SCHOOL LIFE

Who We Are

Laurentian Hills Christian School (LHCS) is an independent day school, providing Christian education to students in grades JK-8 since 1967. It is interdenominational, drawing students from over fifty different churches in the Kitchener- Waterloo area. LHCS is affiliated with the Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools (OACS) and with Christian Schools International.

 Parent Involvement

We believe that God gives primary responsibility for raising children to parents. LHCS teachers are partners with parents in educating their children by supporting and extending the Christian values taught at home. Parents of students may become members of the Kitchener Waterloo Christian School Society (KWCSS), which governs the school. Members can be elected to the board or appointed to supporting committees. Parent volunteering is expected and encouraged through many opportunities in the classroom, on committees and in fund raising.

Tuition

LHCS is not government funded, its operations depend on tuition and contributions from a wide variety of supporters. Donations, volunteer efforts and fund raising all help to build community and maintain affordability. Our rates are surprisingly low, representing excellent value. A portion of tuition is eligible to be claimed as a tax deduction, making the after tax cost of education at LHCS very affordable. Go to our tuition page for more details or call the school at 576-6700.

Teachers

The staff at LHCS are highly qualified, dedicated professionals who share the school's vision. Our teachers have earned university degrees and/or graduated from teachers college. All our teachers hold permanent Ontario Teacher's Certificates and/or Christian School Teacher's Certificates or the equivalent.

 Curriculum

 Our comprehensive curriculum includes Bible, Language Arts, French, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts (Music and Artistic Expression) and Physical Education. Curriculum materials are regularly reviewed and updated. LHCS's educational activities are designed to educate the whole child mentally, spiritually, socially, emotionally and physically. Our aim is to develop a student's awareness of their responsibility to God, self, others and creation.

Home & School

Homework is an integral part of our academic program and is intended to build habits of self discipline and independent study. Parents are kept up to date on school and classroom activities with a regular weekly newsletter, semi-annual parent-teacher interviews and occasional letters or phone calls.

School life

LHCS staff aim to provide a rich environment which meets the needs of each child in his or her physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual growth and development. Devotions are held in the classroom each morning, and monthly assemblies are hosted by each grade in turn. Parents and grandparents are welcome to enjoy these events as well as the drama and musical productions which are part of our Christmas and Easter celebrations. LHCS students also participate in OACS sports events and an annual OACS fine arts festival.

For more information or to arrange a tour please contact us at:

Laurentian Hills Christian School

11 Laurentian Drive, Kitchener, Ontario N2E 1C1

Tel:(519) 576-6700     Fax:(519) 576-2583