Epiphany Episcopal School of Danville, VA is committed to the breadth of the Episcopal tradition in both its unity and diversity. Our dedication to excellence and respect for diversity inspire students to seek enlightenment and lead lives of honor, integrity, and social responsibility while being honored as an individual with unique potential.

Philosophy

Epiphany Episcopal School exists to give a sound academic education within a Christian environment for children in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and grades one through twelve. Children of all faiths are accepted, respected and taught to appreciate themselves and each other.

Epiphany provides an atmosphere conducive to the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual development of the students. In such an atmosphere, cooperation, curiosity, creativity and responsibility can flourish. The curriculum is planned to prepare children to become responsible, well-informed citizens in our complete and rapidly changing society. In addition, it fosters an appreciation and a better understanding of our cultural heritage and a commitment to American democracy.

A close relationship among the Board of Trustees, administration, faculty, parents, church and community under girds the curriculum. Each of these factors is recognized as an essential part of every child’s individual development.

Epiphany seeks to instill in its students the recognition that education is a lifelong and rewarding process.

Statement of Inclusion

Epiphany Episcopal School seeks to embrace and promote diversity among our students, faculty members, administration and Trustees. Our learning community encourages our members to respect and recognize the diversity of our society by providing our students with opportunities to gain exposure to a multicultural curriculum that celebrates individual differences. To this end, our school will become a community leader in producing students who are lifelong learners, critical thinkers and open-minded citizens. In addition, all qualified applicants are considered for application without regard to gender, race, religion, color, and national or ethnic origin.

Objectives

1. To give students an opportunity to worship and develop a greater awareness of God and to grow in their own personal faith through a daily Chapel service which is a shortened form of Morning Prayer as set forth in the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, the Episcopal Church of the United States of America.
2. To provide a classroom atmosphere that encourages a sense of caring and mutual respect among all students as well as between teachers and students.
3. To increase the sense of dignity, self-worth and confidence within each student.
4. To help the student establish a worthwhile system of values and attitudes including objectivity, open-mindedness, honesty and an appreciation for cultural diversity.
5. To assist the student in acquiring knowledge and understanding through a carefully planned curriculum utilizing a variety of instructional materials, resources and media.
6. To assist the student in developing study skills, communication skills and critical thinking skills.
7. To encourage and cultivate students’ talents, abilities, interests and creativity by including art, music, foreign language, physical education and computer science as part of the regular curriculum.
8. To help the student learn to utilize educational opportunities provided by the school environment and the surrounding community.
9. To keep the ratio of teachers to children low enough so that care, attention and instruction can be given to meet student needs.
10. To encourage a sense of concern and responsibility for the environment and community.
11. To promote an enthusiasm for school and learning.
12. To keep parents informed of student progress on a regular basis.
13. To encourage parental involvement in school activities.