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8 Family-Friendly Activities for your April Break

…your child during this vacation.  The James Dyson Foundation’s Engineering & Science Challenges  Link: https://www.jamesdysonfoundation.com/resources/challenge-cards.html  If your child loves building, designing, and testing, he or she will absolutely love the set of challenges issued by The James…

Diploma Options

…each comes with a related, specialized diploma. Which one is right for them? Read about the different options below. Preparing for College? Download our free e-book to see how you…

The Value of Homework: How to Answer โ€˜Why Do I Have to Do Homework?โ€™

…you learn that surprised you today? Why? What made you curious today? What can/should you do with what you know? (Loving What they Learn, Alexander McNeece, 2020) Answer end-of-chapter questions. Review…

Veteransโ€™ Day Chapel at PCA

On November 9, PCA celebrated Veterans’ Day at a special all-school chapel.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBWD1RK5RCc Veterans’ Day Chapel Address Dr. Raymond Gamble, Upper School History Teacher  Greetings, Dr. Engstrom, distinguished guests, fellow…

Summer Reading Lists for All Grade Levels

…a decade marked by war, loss, and decay Selections from: College Board’s 101 Books for the College Bound Reader https://www.listchallenges.com/college-boards-101-books-for-the-college-bound The 25 Best Christian Books for Your College Student https://www.ivpress.com/pages/the-25-best-christian-books-for-college-students…

Questions to Ask When Exploring Faith-Based Kindergartens

…math or additional challenge in reading, is the school equipped to meet his/her needs? 3. How are faith and learning integrated? Why this is important: Faith-based schools take a variety of…

PCA Named New Hampshireโ€™s #1 Private K-12 School

…Best Schools, Niche.com rankings, methodologies, and data sources, visit https://www.niche.com/k12/rankings/. Portsmouth Christian Academy has been inspiring students on the Seacoast to maximize their potential for forty years. PCA provides a nurturing…

Portsmouth Christian Academy Earns 6th Consecutive #1 Ranking from Niche.com

…Here I feel like I can make friends. The teachers at PCA want to see you grow into Christ-centered adults.” For the full list of 2024 Niche.com rankings, methodologies, and data sources, visit: https://www.niche.com/k12/rankings/. …

8 Must-Ask Questions When Choosing a School for Your Child

…reputable accrediting body and awarded accreditation. Surprisingly, most public schools aren’t actually accredited, and many private schools are not. Accreditation from more than one source shows an even higher commitment to quality. …

Celebrating Growth and Success: Highlights from Quarter 2 at PCA

…experiment: invention & imagination, executive function, experimentation, inquiry & exploration, cooperative learning, data collection & analysis, and social & emotional competence! In our three-year-old classroom, children worked with their teacher…