Student Life Overview
FAQ's
1. What grade-levels does Lamont Christian School teach?
Lamont Christian School offers 3 School, Preschool, and Kindergarten
through the 8th grade. Lamont Christian graduates have made very successful
transitions to Christian, private, and public high schools. Besides
the core academic subjects, Lamont Christian teaches physical education,
art, music, computer, and Bible classes.
2. Are Lamont Christian School’s
teachers certified?
Yes. Lamont Christian teachers are professionally certified by the
state of Michigan; all have attained a teaching degree from an accredited
college or university. In addition, several have the Master’s
degree in their fields of teaching. Every one loves kids, has an exemplary
moral character, and is a positive Christian role model for their students.
3. Does Lamont Christian School offer special education programs?
Yes. Through our affiliation with the Christian Learning Center, Lamont
Christian is able to offer resource room support for small groups of
students alongside a regular classroom inclusion program. Because we
believe that every child is gifted by God with special talents and
with special needs, we seek to accentuate each student’s strengths
while bolstering their weaknesses. We aim to provide a Christ-focused,
challenging academic education for as many children as we can possibly
serve.
4. Does Lamont Christian School offer busing?
Yes, Lamont Christian School offers busing at no additional fee. Our
bus routes reach Coopersville, Marne, Allendale, and cover Tallmadge
and Polkton townships. A majority of our students ride the buses. We
hire our own bus drivers and maintain our own buses, so we can readily
respond to families and communicate quickly among staff members.
5. How expensive is a Lamont Christian School education?
Tuition fees for 2005-06 is a modest $4,719 for grades 1-8; that is only
$393.25 per month, or $471.90 for 10 installments. Kindergarten is
$3,272 for a three-day/week, full-day program; preschool is $835 for ½-days
twice-a-week; and 3-school is $500. Reduced rates apply for additional
children.
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6. How is Lamont Christian School distinct from the public school?
Lamont Christian School’s solid academic education is infused with
a compelling Christian perspective. Since 1957, Lamont Christian has
been providing the children of families who desire a Christ-focused education,
a refreshing reformed Christian perspective that accentuates the rule
of Jesus Christ over all of life and learning. While acknowledging the
sinful nature of our children, we celebrate how every one reflects God’s
own image and has been blessed with special gifts and talents to be used
in his service. Partnering with Christian families and churches, we seek
to broaden and deepen every child’s
Christian faith as we form a learning community of growing believers.
7. How is Lamont Christian School distinct from home schooling?
Like Christian home schooling parents, Lamont Christian School conscientiously
teaches the enduring truths of our Christian faith. We, too, walk beside
every child to ensure that they are challenged academically and spiritually.
In addition, we strive to form a community of learners that assists
children in living as contributing members of a vibrant school community,
a growing microcosm of Christ’s kingdom. Each child is grouped
with students from every grade level into “friendship groups.” Students
in every class assist and encourage one another; upper students are
challenged with opportunities to learn and hone their talents and leadership
skills with lower students, among affirming, supportive peers and teachers.
8. Is Lamont Christian School run by a church?
Lamont Christian School is an independent Christian school, a member
of Christian Schools International, one of the three earliest Christian
school networks in the United States. Lamont Christian is governed
by a seven-member school board that is elected from the parents of
children who are enrolled in the school by the parents themselves.
Therefore, the school board is very responsive and is directly responsible
to our families. Lamont Christian families are supported with tuition
payment plans by five churches (from three different denominations).
Lamont Christian families are members of twenty-four different churches
(from twelve different denominations).
9. Where is Lamont Christian School located?
Lamont Christian’s campus is located on Leonard Street west of
48th Avenue, at the western edge of Lamont just 3 miles south of Coopersville.
The campus’s beautiful 11 acres alongside the north bank of the
Grand River includes the dramatic Bible Story Station playground. The
school building contains 12 classrooms and a full-sized gymnasium.
10. How do I enroll?
Call the principal, Tom Mulder, at (616) 677-1757, or email him at tmulder2@remc7.k12.mi.us
today for an application form Or fill out the
our application request form.
We look forward to partnering with you and serving your family at Lamont
Christian School.
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