Academics Overview
Students learn best when they feel known and loved at school. Each child is known and cared for here, and special attention is given to create a positive classroom dynamic. All of these elements work together to ensure the holistic and healthy growth of each child—emotionally, academically, socially, and spiritually.
Lower School
Bethany’s Lower School (K-5) offers our youngest students a hands-on, innovative, and inquiry-based learning environment. Small class sizes allow teachers to provide individualized instruction so that each child can receive focused attention in areas where they’re facing challenges, as well as in areas of giftedness. Core curriculum is based on Indiana state standards, and is coupled with enrichment instruction in art, drama, technology, physical education, vocal music and beginning instruments, or vocal and instrumental music.
Middle School
Curriculum for grades 6-8 is based on Indiana state standards and consists of language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Grade 6 core courses are taught between two teachers in a collaborative environment; grade 7 and 8 core courses are taught by teachers specializing in each subject area. The robust enrichment curriculum for all middle school students consists of Bible, physical education, choir, band, orchestra, family and consumer sciences, digital communication, and visual arts.
High School
Students receive encouragement to pursue excellence in the arts, sports and academics (often simultaneously!) within the context of finding deeper meaning in life through faith.