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“ALL IN” – “HOW YOU DO ANYTHING IS HOW YOU DO EVERYTHING”

.stk-631deb9{margin-bottom:25px !important}.stk-631deb9 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important} After school on Monday through Thursday, you will discover a transition of roles happen- -Lakisha Perez ing in the gym at our Columbia Academy Elementary Middle School. You will find our...

From Caps to Gowns: A Heartwarming Rite of Passage at Columbia Academy’s Preschool Graduation

On a perfect May morning, scores of children were dressed in caps and gowns. They stood nervously in line while waiting for their chance to stand on the stage. A sea of white and blue flooded the gymnasium of Columbia Academy Elementary and Middle School, while parents watched, excitedly, for one...

“Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten?” Transitional Kindergarten May Be the Answer

  The pre-kindergarten and kindergarten years can be a time of uncertainty for parents who often wonder what is best for their child academically and socially, especially for children who miss the September 1st cut-off date for kindergarten. Many parents ask, “Do I keep my child in...

Announcing “Adventures Through Time” 2023 Summer Camp

There's no more thrilling adventure than traveling through time with Columbia Academy's "Adventures Through Time" 2023 Summer Camp! From June 12th to August 18th, campers will embark on an unforgettable journey, exploring captivating weekly themes that spark their imagination and provide...

Why Private School Education is More Important Than Ever Before

The results are in. The Maryland State Department of Education's Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) from the 2021-2022 school year show that only 40% of Maryland’s kindergarteners demonstrated readiness and entered classrooms prepared to fully participate in kindergarten. This is a 7-point...

4 Ways to Help Your Student Adjust to a New School Year

As the new school year is underway, children are developing new routines and starting to settle in to them. After a long day at school, they may be full of big emotions and look to you for reassurance and support. You, as parents, are more important to them than anyone else, especially during those...

4 Ways to Set Academic Expectations With Your Middle Schooler

Can you believe you have a middle schooler?! Whether you just said goodbye to elementary school or are looking ahead to high school, you're realizing that parenting in middle school looks different. It's a unique season of growth where academics get more challenging and grades start to count...

6 Ways to Help Your Elementary Student Transition to a New School Year

Summer always seems to go by in a flash. Now that a new school year is on the horizon, you might be wondering what to expect from your elementary age child. Will they be nervous? Excited? Overwhelmed? For many young children, there are mixed emotions as summer break comes to a close.  As a...

5 Tips for Establishing a Morning Routine for Your Elementary Student

As the parent of an elementary student, you know how stressful it can be to get your child ready for school and out the door in the morning. You’re hurrying to pack their lunch, nagging them to finish last night’s homework, fixing a (somewhat) healthy breakfast, and tracking down their missing...

Resources for Families Following the Tragedy in Uvalde

May 26, 2022 Dear Columbia Academy Families, We are shocked and saddened by the horrific act of violence that unfolded Tuesday at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. These events weigh heavily on our hearts and minds. The trust you place in us each day for the safety and care of your...

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