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Ambassador Tour 

October 8th 2025!


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Lower School

At [OV] Christian Academy, students learn about God's love

Students learn best by being actively involved with new knowledge and having the opportunity to explore and construct understanding. A knowledge base is imperative, but students must use and experience that knowledge in many ways involving the senses.

What Makes Lower School Unique

INTIMATE CLASSROOM SETTING

Our students are known and supported as individuals. Most of our classes have fewer than 20 students.  Each child follows a personal education plan (PEP) that is tailored to their unique needs and giftings. 

WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION

Students participate in Art, PE, Music, and Spanish more than once a week. Offering them a well-rounded education. 

RECESS EVERDAY

Children need fresh air and recess to support their physical health, helping them build strong bodies and boost their immune systems. Time outside also improves focus and reduces stress, making it easier for students to learn when they return to the classroom. Recess encourages social interaction, creativity, and problem-solving through unstructured play.

HANDS ON LEARNING APPROACH

We use a hands-on learning approach to actively engage students in problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration. This method mirrors real-world experiences, helping students connect academic concepts to practical applications. By learning through doing, students build confidence and develop skills they will use in college, careers, and everyday life.

HONOR CODE

The OVCA honor code teaches each student the importance of respect and integrity as cornerstones of our community

COUNSELOR ON STAFF

A full-time counselor is on staff dedicated to the health and wellness of Lower School students

WEEKLY CHAPEL

Our weekly chapel services continuously provide opportunities for students to grow in their faith, leadership and as a community.  We celebrate personal accomplishments and take time for worship, reflection, and encouragement.

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

All OVCA students are equipped to be leaders. This is our mission!

Fourth and Fifth graders have opportunities to grow their leadership skills through serving as role models as student ambassadors, Readers to Leaders program, and more. 

OVCA utilizes Abeka which is committed to Christian education. Our teachers and administrators play a crucial role in educating students for the next generation. To support Christian educators, Abeka produces textbooks and materials that shape a biblical worldview, are high in academics, encourage critical thinking, and are backed with technology solutions.

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We desire to allow students to explore and be challenged in their learning in a safe and nurturing environment, always fostering a love of learning. All that we teach comes from a biblical worldview, seeing how truth is from God and how that knowledge impacts each of us.

We aim to disciple the next generation's hearts for God's glory through Christian Education.