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Agape Christian School “Making an Eternal Investment in Children�

Agape Christian School 1401 E. 24th St. Mission, TX (956) 585-9773 www.agapechristianmission.com Principal: Jane Eason

Open Enrollment begins Jan 16, 2013 Agape Christian School has been making an eternal investment in the lives of Rio Grande Valley children since 1976.

The caring, competent faculty sets high academic standards and uses a biblically based curriculum. Toddlers through sixthgrade students are challenged to grow in God’s love and word.

Located on 5 acres, the campus includes 20 classrooms, ofÀFHV D SUD\HU JDUGHQ DQG WKUHH SOD\JURXQGV 6HFXULW\ JDWHV and cameras keep the student body safe throughout the school day.

In addition to basic core subjects, students in the elementary grades participate in ACSI (Association of Christian School International) activities. Spanish, art, music, computer and physical education are also offered to the students.

Daily Bible lessons and weekly Chapel services emphasize salvation, prayer, and Christian character.

All classrooms share their discipleship with various service projects and programs. Parental involvement is encouraged.

For a tour or more information call the school at 585-9773. “Train up a child in the way he should go and, when he is old, he will not depart from it.� Proverbs 22:6

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Covenant Christian Academy “Using Biblical Principles to Produce Excellence in Every Area of Life”

Covenant Christian Academy 956-686-7886 4201 North Ware Road McAllen, TX 78504 www.ccamcallen.com Principal: Milton Gonzalez Admissions: Stephanie Torres

CCA facilities encompass a gymnasium, library, science lab, computer lab, and classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art technologies granting all students enhanced learning experiences. Our Wi-Fi campus equipped with iPad labs and educational-interactive apps allow for a more engaging learning experience.

Applications accepted beginning Jan. 8, 2013

Each student is instructed daily in Bible and attends weekly Chapel.

Covenant Christian Academy (CCA), an independent school established in 1995, is dedicated to integrating Biblical PrinciSOHV LQWR DOO VXEMHFWV :H DUH QRW DIÀOLDWHG ZLWK RU ÀQDQFLDOO\ XQderwritten by any single church/denomination. The Holy Bible is our standard and we daily instill our motto into the hearts of our students.

At Covenant Christian Academy we value our families and recognize the importance of working together as a team. Communication is pivotal to the success of our students. Parents are updated via our SchoolFusion website at www.ccamcallen.com (downloadable app), student grades can be accessed online via GradeLink and quick reminders are texted to your mobile devises by SchoolReach.

We provide a Christian worldview with the highest academics in a rigorous traditional background while encouraging young minds to think creatively and analytically. Every child in our 400+ student body is lovingly nurtured and our campus emanates an atmosphere of family.

Your student would be a welcome addition to our CCA Family. Call us at (956) 686-7886 to schedule your campus tour and GLVFRYHU WKH &&$ $GYDQWDJH ÀUVWKDQG :H ORRN IRUZDUG WR partnering with you!

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First United Methodist Church Day School “Serving the Valley for 33 years�

FUMC Day School 4200 N. McColl Rd. McAllen, Tx 78504 956-668-9009 ZZZ PFĂ€UVW FRP

“Winners of The Monitor’s 2012 Readers Choice Award for Favorite Preschool/Day Care�

Enrollment begins February 2013 The purpose of FUMC Day School is to provide children a safe and loving environment in which to nurture spiritual, emotional, social, intellectual, and physical growth through developmentally appropriate activities. We offer your child IXQ ÀOOHG GD\V RI VRFLDOL]LQJ DQG OHDUQLQJ WKURXJK D ´WKHPH of the week� program that emphasizes child-centered play based learning.

We accept children 12 months through 4 years of age as of Sept. 1st. FUMC Day School is an outreach ministry to children, parents and families of the Rio Grande Valley. Our program not only serves children but also serves parents by providing opportunities for education and fellowship. We are D OLFHQVHG QRQ SURĂ€W VFKRRO RSHUDWLQJ LQ DFFRUGDQFH ZLWK the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers.

Monday - Friday 9:30a.m. – 1:30p.m.

After care available until 3:00 p.m.

Chapel Stretch-N-Grow Summer Theme Days

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Harvest Christian Academy “I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me.� Philippians 4:13

Harvest Christian Academy 956-289-1616 1000 Las Alamedas Dr. Edinburg, TX 78541 www.harvestchristianeagles.com Director: Jonathan Boggs Principal: Jaime Gonzalez

Our mission is to partner with parents in training our children to be disciples for Christ through excellence in spiritual, academic, social, and physical instruction. As a ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ, we provide the opportunity for quality Christian HGXFDWLRQ $V HYHU\ VWXGHQW LV GHVLJQHG E\ *RG IRU D VSHFLĂ€F purpose in life, we seek to assist parents in molding character and training Godly leaders who will make an impact on the people they touch for Christ.

Harvest Christian Academy was established in 1999 and is a ministry of World Harvest Training Center in Edinburg, TX. HCA began with big dreams and a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of children, their families, and the Body of Christ. HCA started with 4 teachers and 10 students in its inaugural year and has since grown to a staff of over 30 and a student body of almost 300.

At Harvest Christian Academy we strive for academic excellence through ABEKA and Bob Jones University curriculum. We also offer extra-curricular activities such as a Praise-Worship WHDP EDVNHWEDOO VRFFHU Ă DJ IRRWEDOO YROOH\EDOO FKHHUOHDGing, dance, Globetrotters, and 4-H Club.

At Harvest Christian Academy we like to say, “Love is King�.

We strive to have a family environment where the love of Christ prevails. We believe it is this kind of atmosphere that enables students to succeed.

Registration for the 2013-2014 school year will begin March 1, 2013. If you have a child in K3-12th grade and are interested in becoming part of the HCA family please contact us at: 289-1616.

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Mid Valley Christian School “Where Christ is Centered in Education”

Mid Valley Christian School 417 S Westgate Weslaco, TX (956) 968-6232 www.midvalleychristianschool.com Director: Nancy Mullins

personal growth of our students and recognizes their individual talents, interests, and goals. The A Beka Christian and ACE curriculums, which are used extensively throughout, are designed to stimulate each student to respond effectively and imaginatively to the demands and opportunities of the world in which he/she lives.

Open Enrollment begins April 2, 2013 Philosophy Mid-Valley Christian School is a non-denominational private Christian School. The school was founded in 1974 primarily to DIIRUG RXU FKLOGUHQ WKH EHQHÀW RI D VRXQG HGXFDWLRQ ZLWKLQ WKH highest standards of Christian principles and morality. Mid-Valley Christian offers grades PK – 3 through 12th and welcomes boys and girls of all races, creeds, and colors.

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Why are people choosing our school?

Safe, Christian Environment Challenging Academic Curriculum Reasonable Tuition Rates MVCS Mission Statement “The mission of Mid Valley Christian School is to provide a nurturing environment offering challenging academic education supported by a strong foundation of Christian values. We are in partnership with parents, preparing the students to become leaders to serve God, to serve their families, and to positively impact their communities and the world.”

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St. John’s Episcopal School “A GOoD Place to Grow”

St. John’s Episcopal School A GOoD Place to Grow 956-686-0231 2500 N. 10th Street McAllen, TX 78501 www.stjohns-mcallen.org Principal: Michael Waller

Enrollment: Accepting Applications Feb. 1, 2013

St. John’s Episcopal School honors the trust that parents place in us and we embrace that responsibility as we prepare children for the future.

We dedicate ourselves to challenging children in the classroom (2K-5th grade) and celebrating their accomplishments every step of the way.

In addition to strong academic preparation, members of the St. John’s faculty bring a life-long love of learning, extensive knowledge and solid commitment to each and every child. ([SHULHQFLQJ 6W -RKQ·V ÀUVW KDQG LV WKH EHVW ZD\ WR IXOO\ appreciate our wonderful school.

Contact us at 956- 686-0231 and schedule your visit today.

Open enrollment for the 2013-2014 school year begins on February 1, 2013.

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Taylor Christian School “Building for Eternity�

Quality Christian Education since 1948

Grades 3 through 12 use Ignitia, a web-based curriculum accessed through the internet. This cutting-edge curriculum was created to offer Christian schools à H[LELOLW\ FRQYHQLHQFH DQG TXDOLW\ DFDGHPLFV ,W DOORZV WHDFKHUV WR FXVWRPL]H OHVVRQV WR ÀW LQGLYLGXDO learning needs and to have more time with each student.

Taylor Christian School Phone: 956-686-7574 Fax: 956-682-4945 2021 W Jackson Ave McAllen TX 78501 tcs.wgm@gmail.com www.taylorchristianschool.org Director: Laura Vaca The primary goal of Taylor Christian School is to train students to know and serve the Lord with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength while in pursuit of academic success.

To help achieve that goal, K-3 through Kindergarten use A Beka curriculum. A Beka lays a solid foundation for reading, handwriting, spelling, parts of speech, and arithmetic. 1st and 2nd grades use Horizons and A Beka curriculums.

Taylor Christian School provides: ‡ 4XDOLÀHG 7HDFKHUV ‡ Customized Curriculum ‡ Individualized Instruction ‡ Christ-Centered Education ‡ Music, Art, and Sports Programs Taylor Christian School makes every effort to keep tuition reasonable, making a Christian education possible for families on a budget.

Taylor Christian School is a ministry of World Gospel Mission.

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Valley Christian High School “A Christ-Centered Education�

*Honor - Our school is relationship based, not rule based.

We seek to always strengthen and purify relationships.

We see each other as co-members of God’s family, created in His image, worthy of being treated with honor.

Valley Christian High School 1190 Mackintosh Dr. Brownsville, TX 78521 Phone 956-542-5222 Fax 956-544-0038 vchsbrownsville@yahoo.com www.valleychristianhigh.org Principal: Gail Hanson

*Integrity and Diligence - We practice a scrupulous honesty in words and actions, regardless of changing situations. We are committed to the successful completion of every ‘good work’ God has set before us, through a whole-hearted perseverance

Entrance Exam is February 2, 2013 IT IS THE MISSION OF VALLEY CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL TO PRODUCE GRADUATES WHO WILL IMPACT THE WORLD FOR THE CAUSE OF JESUS CHRIST. Core Values *Relationship with God – Jesus Christ is our Lord and the Holy Spirit is welcomed in every area of our lives and school. We believe in miracles! Christ is worthy to receive the reward of His suffering.

Experienced Specialists in Christian Education Founded in 1973, Valley Christian High School offers the ÀQHVW LQ D &KULVW FHQWHUHG VWXGHQW IRFXVHG FROOHJH preparatory education. A well-balanced curriculum thoroughly equips you with a strong foundation of skills essential for college success. Small class sizes guarantee personal attention producing a family atmosphere in which you have opportunity to develop lasting friendships, leadership skills, and academic accomplishments.

This is a school you will look forward to each morning, and be thankful for – the rest of your life!

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St. Paul’s Lutheran School Growing Together in Christ

La Petite Day School

St. Paul Lutheran School (956) 682-2345 300 W. Pecan Blvd., McAllen, Texas, 78501 www.stpaulmcallen.org Principal Name: Jeff Pool

La Petite Learning Academy 5253 N. 23rd Street McAllen, TX 78504 (956) 627-5135

Enrollment begins March 1

Now Accepting Enrollment

Our Chrisitian Elementary School and Junior High are top quality and a part of the second largest private U.S. school system.

It is the mission of St. Paul Lutheran School to provide a safe place where children can grow physically, emotionally, & intellectually, so that they can succeed in the next stage of life, while also developing as disciples of Jesus Christ in order to serve the community of McAllen and the upper Rio Grande Valley.

The school is led by a Principal and 14 Full-time and Parttime Faculty, who are excellent educators and who teach from a Lutheran, Christ-centered perspective, up through 8th grade. The average student/faculty ratio is 12:1. In addition to computer skills, science, art, music and daily Bible study, St. Paul Lutheran School has a variety of extracurricular sports. Students are encouraged to participate in local, state, and national academic and athletic competitions, as well as weekend Christian worship services.

The educational process is a creative and collaborative partnership between the students, parents, teachers, and church. Therefore parents participate in the development of their student through homework supervision, special SURMHFWV ÀHOG WULSV DQG IXQGUDLVLQJ ZKLFK LV FRRUGLQDWHG by the School Board and the parent support group.

St. Paul will be enrolling students for childcare, preschool, kindergarten and grades 1-8 beginning March 1. For more information or to schedule a tour, call Michelle, Director of Recruitment at (956) 682-2345.

It is the philosophy of La Petite Learning Academy that early childhood should be a time of fun, warmth, security, education, exploration and discovery. La Petite Learning Academy provides an atmosphere that encourages social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth through the children’s play and through small group instruction.

Our curriculum includes creative art, foreign language, math, music appreciation, hands on science activities, block play, sign language, dramatic play, sensorial and cultural activities. We have daily outdoor time which includes, kids stretching classes, gardening & introduction to physical education. We also have a weekly baking lesson every Friday.

We are a Christian based center and incorporate our bible studies weekly into our curriculum. It is our mission to provide a Christ-centered environment. Children are exposed daily to shapes, colors, numbers, and letters through developmentally appropriate activities. We focus on early literacy and reading readiness as early as 6 weeks ROG :H KDYH KLJKO\ TXDOLĂ€HG VWDII DQG RXU GLUHFWRU KDV over 15 years in early childcare experience.

We are McAllen’s newest addition in the early-childcare industry and are happy to serve children from ages 6 weeks-5 years old.

We are now enrolling!

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