White Bear Lake’s Christian Elementary School
Preparing the hearts and minds of children for a future of servant leadership.
Nurturing Our Students’ Love of Learning
Community of Grace Elementary School combines academic rigor with a nurturing, faith-based environment. Each student is part of the Community of Grace family, which holds each other accountable to do one’s best. Small class sizes allow for differentiation of curriculum to meet the individual needs of each learner.
All grade levels are taught Spanish language, experience multiple branches of the arts such as music, theater, and visual, and receive physical education. Weekly school chapels and daily class Bible study and prayer nurture faith development and the Christian community.
Community of Grace Christian School parents are involved partners in their child’s education, and passionate and skilled faculty, along with a positive family community, put students on the important path of joyful, lifelong learning.
Elementary Competencies
Literacy
Math
Science
Handwriting
Social Studies
Music
Physical Education
Spanish
Computer
Band + Choir (5th Grade)
Meet our Elementary Teachers
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Angela Vick
First Grade Teacher
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Jennifer Ahrenholz
Second Grade Teacher
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Beka Sinn
Third Grade Teacher
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Mattea Pratt
Fourth Grade Teacher
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Maisy Widerski
Fifth Grade Teacher
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Beth Fliehler
Curriculum and Instruction
See why families consider us one of the best Christian elementary schools in White Bear Lake.
What to Expect from Community of Grace Christian School’s Elementary Program:
Christ-Centered and Faith-filled
Faith is part of everyday life at Community of Grace Christian School. Through weekly chapel, Bible study, prayer, service, and everyday interactions, students learn to love God, care for others, and make wise choices as they grow in character.
Caring Faculty
Our experienced elementary teachers combine strong academics with individualized attention, helping each student build the skills and confidence they need to grow. Through caring relationships in the classroom and an intentional partnership with families, teachers help develop the whole child – heart, soul, mind, and body – building a strong foundation for learning and life.
Small Class Sizes
At Community of Grace Christian School, your child will be known, not just by their classroom teacher, but by our director, administrators, and staff. We know that this focused attention fosters a love of learning and student flourishing.
Elementary Academic and Extracurricular Opportunities
Curriculum
In addition to a very strong core curriculum, Community of Grace Christian School offers Chapel, Bible instruction, Physical Education, Music, Art, and Spanish for all grades. For more details about curriculum for each grade level, please refer to the Curriculum Guides on the Parent Resources page.
After School Clubs
Community of Grace offers after school clubs including STREAM, TREATS, Running Club, Spanish Club, and Art Club.
Field Trips
One special part of a child’s education at Community of Grace Christian School is grade level field trips. These trips provide a special connection with the curriculum they have been studying. Along with their teachers and parent chaperones, CGCS students experience a variety of cultural and educational field trips each school year.
Study Buddies
Many of our students have the opportunity to have a Study Buddy, a member of our partner church (Community of Grace) who works with them as a tutor, as a resource for extra help, or to offer enrichment.
Band + Choir
Band is offered to students in grades 5-8 and is an opportunity for students to learn a new instrument and to grow independently through music. Students will meet for full band and group lessons during the school day at no cost to parents.
Choir at Community of Grace Christian School is offered to 5th-8th grade students. Choir students explore music from all over the world and from a variety of genres. Students also have the opportunity to sing other languages such as Latin, Swahili, American Sign Language, and many more!
Spanish
All students in grades K-8 receive Spanish instruction two times a week from instructors who are fluent in Spanish.
ITBS
All students in grades K-8 take the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS) every spring. Each year, Community of Grace Christian School students score above the national average on the ITBS. This standardized test is used to help evaluate basic skills such as: vocabulary, word analysis, reading comprehension, listening, language, mathematics, social studies, science and sources of information.
STATE REQUIREMENTS
A life-changing Christian education that any family can afford.
Every child should be able to experience the life-changing trajectory of a quality, Christ-centered education. That’s why we believe in making private Christian school instruction accessible. Our tuition is designed to be widely affordable and meet families where they are through available tuition assistance.
ADMISSIONS POLICY
Community of Grace Christian School in White Bear Lake, Minnesota is a private Christian elementary and middle school that admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Each student is considered part of the total Christian school community and is expected to participate in all classes and activities.
Come see us
for yourself
An in-person visit is the best way for you and your family to experience all that Community of Grace Christian School has to offer.
