The Shifting Horizon of Christian Education in Sonoma County
Seeing God's fingerprints in life's unexpected shifts is not always easy. We are deeply saddened along with many of you about the abrupt announcement of the closure of Rincon Valley Christian School. It was the only Christian school in Sonoma County that taught preschool up through 12th grade, and is leaving a great hole in the Christian community. We are thankful for the 50+ years that Santa Rosa Bible Church ministered to families in Sonoma County through Rincon Valley Christian School.
During times of great shake-up like this, God's fingerprints start to emerge. The Christian community has rallied. Other Christian schools have reached out to the families who attended RVCS. Other families and churches have banded together to set up both a new day school and a new homeschool program on the old RVCS campus. The new day school is aptly named Victory Christian Academy, an independant Christian School. The new homeschool program to replace the PSP program is American Christian Academy, Sonoma County Extension Campus. The message is clear: the Body of Christ is alive and well, with one of its highest priorities being access to quality Christian education for its families.
In this spirit of unity, as the Body of Christ, we at Pleasant Hill Christian School wanted to create a central directory for prospective families looking for distinctly Christian education in Sonoma County with the newly changed landscape. Whether you're interested in a traditional day school, or a homeschool program, we pray you find what fits your family's needs. May we help each other find our unique fit as we link arms to "train up a child in the way they should go." (Proverbs 22:6a)
Day Schools in Sonoma County (from North to South...see map below):
Windsor Christian Academy (ministry of Windsor Baptist Church)
Victory Christian Academy (Independent Christian School, at the old RVCS campus)
Pleasant Hill Christian School (ministry of Occidental Community Church)
Harvest Christian School (Independent Classical & Christian School)
Homeschool Programs:
American Christian Academy – Sonoma County Extension Campus (at the old RVCS campus)
Classical Conversations
Covenant Christian Academy (ministry of Santa Rosa Christian Church on Pacific Ave.)
Grace Christian Academy (ministry of The Bridge church in Santa Rosa)
Click here for a map of where these schools/homeschool groups are located in Sonoma County.
It is our hope that you find your home for Christian education here in Sonoma County, whether with us at PHCS or elsewhere. When we bless each other and genuinely help each other succeed, we all rise. Working together, we will raise a generation of children who love the Lord with their whole heart, who can think critically and speak eloquently, and who can use their education for the glory of God!
Seeing God's fingerprints in life's unexpected shifts is not always easy. We are deeply saddened along with many of you about the abrupt announcement of the closure of Rincon Valley Christian School. It was the only Christian school in Sonoma County that taught preschool up through 12th grade, and is leaving a great hole in the Christian community. We are thankful for the 50+ years that Santa Rosa Bible Church ministered to families in Sonoma County through Rincon Valley Christian School.
During times of great shake-up like this, God's fingerprints start to emerge. The Christian community has rallied. Other Christian schools have reached out to the families who attended RVCS. Other families and churches have banded together to set up both a new day school and a new homeschool program on the old RVCS campus. The new day school is aptly named Victory Christian Academy, an independant Christian School. The new homeschool program to replace the PSP program is American Christian Academy, Sonoma County Extension Campus. The message is clear: the Body of Christ is alive and well, with one of its highest priorities being access to quality Christian education for its families.
In this spirit of unity, as the Body of Christ, we at Pleasant Hill Christian School wanted to create a central directory for prospective families looking for distinctly Christian education in Sonoma County with the newly changed landscape. Whether you're interested in a traditional day school, or a homeschool program, we pray you find what fits your family's needs. May we help each other find our unique fit as we link arms to "train up a child in the way they should go." (Proverbs 22:6a)
Day Schools in Sonoma County (from North to South...see map below):
Windsor Christian Academy (ministry of Windsor Baptist Church)
- Only Christian Day School in Windsor
- K-8th Academic Program
- On-Campus Preschool Program
- Extra-curricular Sports Program
- International Student Program
- Member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
- Graduates most often attend Windsor High School
- www.windsorchristianacademy.org
Victory Christian Academy (Independent Christian School, at the old RVCS campus)
- New school offering K-12th grades
- On the beautiful Santa Rosa Bible Church campus
- Only Protestant Christian High School in Sonoma County
- Focus on Discipleship throughout grades
- Planning Sports, Music, & Performing Arts
- Strong Parental Support
- www.victoryca.org
Pleasant Hill Christian School (ministry of Occidental Community Church)
- Only Christian Day School in Sebastopol
- K-6th Whole-hearted Elementary Focus (heart, soul, mind, strength)
- Housed in Historic schoolhouse
- Family atmosphere with low Student-to-Teacher ratios
- Enrichment classes (Music, Spanish, Art, Physical Education, Technology)
- Member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
- Graduates have often gone to Twin Hills Charter and Rincon Valley Christian.
- www.phcs.org
- Only Christian Day School in Rohnert Park
- K-6th Quality Christian Education
- Preschool Program
- Private School Satellite Program for Home-Schoolers
- Spanish, Art, Music, & Physical Education integrated into Curriculum
- www.crossandcrownschool.org
Harvest Christian School (Independent Classical & Christian School)
- Only Christian Day School in Petaluma
- TK-8th Classical & Christian Curriculum
- Extracurricular Athletics during the school year and Summer Basketball Camps
- Exciting Theater Arts Program
- Student Body represents over 25 local Churches
- Fully Accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) & Member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
- Graduates have often attended Private High Schools and Casa Grande HS
- www.harvestpetaluma.org
Homeschool Programs:
American Christian Academy – Sonoma County Extension Campus (at the old RVCS campus)
- Christ-centered Extension Campus of American Christian Academy for Homeschooling Families K-12th grades
- Additional High School Assistance, including: Driver’s Ed. & Work Permits
- Optional Friday Community Days through the Eagle's Nest of ACA-SC Christian Homeschool Co-Op with enrichment classes for 7th -12th grade
- '22/'23 Enrichment Classes include: Musical Theater and Physical Education
- Field Trips, High School Social Events & Community Service Opportunities
- www.acaec.net (ACA Home Office)
- www.acasc.net/aca-sc/ (Local Extension Campus website)
- www.acasc.net (Eagle's Nest Christian Homeschool Co-op)
Classical Conversations
- Classical, Christian Home-centered Education Curriculum
- Weekly Meeting Days
- Offers Parent Practicum Trainings in various subjects (Math, Logic, Latin)
- Extensive Online Resources (Forums, Video Tutorials, etc.)
- Preschool Resources (Scribblers At-Home Program)
- College Credit for High School Juniors and Seniors via CC Plus
- https://members.classicalconversations.com/community-info/4037/Santa%20Rosa/
Covenant Christian Academy (ministry of Santa Rosa Christian Church on Pacific Ave.)
- K-12th Christian-based Academic Program for entire families
- Monthly Encouragement Meetings for Moms
- Annual Moms Retreat
- Located on Santa Rosa Christian Church Campus (Pacific Avenue) with Gymnasium
- Field Trip Opportunities
- Optional “Academy Day” Co-op classes on Fridays
- https://srchristianchurch.org/cca/
Grace Christian Academy (ministry of The Bridge church in Santa Rosa)
- Biblically-based Christian Education for K-12th Homeschooling Families
- Optional Campus Days including 2 Days/week with Core Classes offered
- Sports Opportunities
- Grand Canyon University ALPHA (Alliance Program for Home School Achievement) Program Partner
- Social Opportunities for Students (Student Showcase of Talents, High School Winter Social and Spring Prom, Graduation Night)
- http://www.thebridgeconnects.org/gca
Click here for a map of where these schools/homeschool groups are located in Sonoma County.
It is our hope that you find your home for Christian education here in Sonoma County, whether with us at PHCS or elsewhere. When we bless each other and genuinely help each other succeed, we all rise. Working together, we will raise a generation of children who love the Lord with their whole heart, who can think critically and speak eloquently, and who can use their education for the glory of God!
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