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Our Community

We believe that the fellowship of believers is very important to the spiritual growth in each one of our lives. Proverbs 27:17 reminds us that “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”

Excelsior prides itself on offering various opportunities for learning outside of the classroom. These experiences not only teach informational knowledge, but also help students build friendships, learn how to work together, and learn how to think critically and problem solve. Parents are able to gain support and know that they are not alone in this journey.

Assemblies

We have different assemblies scheduled throughout the year. We believe that our students should have every opportunity that they would be given in a five-day-a-week school, but with the perspective of a Biblical worldview.

Examples of past assemblies include:

  • Missionaries visiting and discussing their experiences and call to ministry.
  • Cyber security training for the middle and high school students and parents.
  • SC Wildlife presentations including: “Things that go Bump in the Night”
  • SC Law Enforcement Division's presentation of their tracking dogs program.
  • Students observed Mr. Clifford's helicopter landing, the controls, and taking off.
  • Author Mary Morgan presented her book series: “The National Park Mysteries”
  • Library Day for our K4-3rd who enjoyed a story time and learned how to check-out books from the library.
  • Library Day for our 4th-7th graders who learned about reference materials and using the library database to locate appropriate resources.

Student Events

Our students also enjoy fun events throughout the school year that help build community and friendships.

Examples of past student events include:

  • Semesterly visits from The Chilling Cow gourmet ice cream truck.
  • Spirit Month in October for students and teachers to represent their favorite teams.
  • Market Days in April when students purchase additional treats during lunch.

Field Trips

To facilitate a spirit of experiential learning and to embrace the beauty of homeschooling, we offer monthly field trips to enhance your student’s experience outside of the classroom.

Excelsior’s Field Trip Coordinator schedules various opportunities that all age groups and grades can enjoy.

Some field trips tie into the history being studied in the classroom, while other experiences build learning and friendships through having fun.

Field trip opportunities will be advertised via email, social media, and the school’s management system.

Mission Projects

Excelsior strives to not only build each student’s knowledge, but also to build a desire to serve the Lord and to serve others. We firmly believe in being the hands and feet of Christ.

The entire school participates in semesterly service projects with individual classes completing specific service projects throughout the year at the discretion of the teacher.

Examples of service projects include: Angel Tree, collecting food for Harvest Hope, and a toy drive for the Children’s Hospital - just to name a few.

“Then these righteous ones will reply, ‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink? Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing? When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’ Matthew 25: 37-40

Family Events

Given the importance of the family unit and fostering a spirit of community within homeschooling families, Excelsior offers school-wide events open to all family members.

Excelsior has family picnics twice a year, field days, skate nights, and movie nights. In addition, Excelsior hosts Donuts for Dads, Gingerbread for Grands, and other events throughout the school year to recognize and encourage familial involvement in the fabric of our school.

Drama Productions

Despite Excelsior no longer being a solely fine-arts driven program, Excelsior maintains a reputation for excellence in the arts.

Whether students are enrolled in the Fine Arts track, participate in Advanced Drama, or simply wish to increase their exposure to the fine arts, Excelsior offers many opportunities for students and families to participate.

Families are encouraged to attend the end-of-the-year drama productions, Christmas performances, and art shows.

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