Exemplary School Program
Submission Categories for the Exemplary School Program (K–12)
- Academic Program Enrichment
- Enriches the curricular or co-curricular program.
- Unique, not something purchased to be implemented.
- Classes or courses that are typical for a school’s instructional program will not be considered.
- A program that describes something every school should be doing, i.e. curriculum mapping, will not be considered. However, a unique extension/application of curriculum mapping might be considered.
- Spiritual Life Enrichment
- Unique and innovative programs that focus primarily on spiritual formation in the lives of students, i.e. unique spiritual emphases or discipleship programs.
- Programs that offer authentic opportunities for students to develop their faith life.
- Bible classes in a school’s instructional program will not be considered.
- Community Outreach/Service
- Authentic programs to reach out into the communities of the school, i.e. service learning opportunities for students and faculty.
- Programs that connect academics with meeting real needs in the community.
- Something more than the typical mission trip or community service program.
- Faculty/Staff Development
- Unique and imaginative programs to provide for the intentional and systematic professional development of the faculty/staff.
- Something that is reflective of a long-term commitment to the nurture and professional well-being of faculty/staff.
Criteria: Evaluation/Selection of an Exemplary School Program (K–12)
- Unique/Innovative/Cutting Edge—A program that:
- Is above and beyond what is typically found in a school
- Is representative of out-of-the-box thinking
- Is evidence of a paradigm shift in how or what can be done in a school
- Has been originally developed by your school or is a highly innovative implementation of someone else’s idea/program
- Measurable—The impact of the program:
- Can be measured quantifiably or qualitatively
- Is clearly aligned with the program objective
- Produces results that can be determined apart from anecdotal or circumstantial evidence
- School Community Involvement—A program that:
- Provides opportunity for widespread involvement by the school community including students, faculty/staff, and parents
- Has an impact beyond the classroom to the school as a whole or to the local community and beyond
- Transferable—Since exemplary means worthy of imitation, a program that:
- Can, with little or no adjustment, be imitated by other Christian schools
Exemplary School Program Submission Form