Upper Room Christian School

Sydney Zambrotta

noreply@blogger.com (Ed) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:11:00 +0000

On Tuesday, January 24, 2012 8th grader Sydney Zambrotta broke the Long Island Girls Varsity All Time Scoring Record with 63 POINTS in one game! The previous record was 60 points in a game. Sydney is only an Eighth Grader and she plays on our Lady Royals Varsity Team. OSNA tried everything to stop her....even triple teaming her but together with the rest of her teammates she was able to score both from the outside and by "going to the hoop". The girls went on to win the game 77-17 against OSNA. They're defense opened up plenty of opportunities for Sydney to score. The girls play in the IPSALL League and are 3-3 for the season so far.

Sydney is already being scouted by several Division One Schools and even has some commitments already! She is a natural athlete and works super hard. She practices before and after school, 6 days a week and travels with her AAU team in the summer.

Our new Athletic Director Ms. Becky Stevens who is also our Girls Varsity Head Coach has done such a great job with her team this year. They improve each game as they learn the skills that Ms. Stevens learned while she played at LuHi, College and Overseas. She is also fostering lifelong relationships with the girls as they pray and fellowship each day before and after practice and games.

Grace and peace,
Ed

Family

noreply@blogger.com (Ed) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:23:00 +0000

Upper Room Christian School is like an extended family. Here we learn not only how to read and write but how to get along and take care of each other. There is a very strong connection between the staff and families being served by the school.

Many of our graduates come back to chapels, games and events throughout the year. They stay in touch via the phone, e-mail and Facebook. We believe that God has brought each of us here to be together and learn about ourselves, our world and most importantly our God. We do it in an atmosphere of mutual respect and care.

In this photo 10th grader BJ is giving us the thumbs up when he was asked how do you like Upper Room. He came to us this year from a local public school where he was failing. He is now on the honor roll! As you can see, he's quite happy and back on the right track!

Grace and peace,
Ed

Physical Education

noreply@blogger.com (Ed) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:13:00 +0000

Physical Education is an important part of Upper Room Christian School's overall program. Our motto is, "Growing Up in Christ, Spirit, Soul and Body". This is a picture of some of our elementary students learning the fundamentals of Basketball. We have been blessed with a beautiful facility with plenty of space for the children to run, play and learn.

In fact, Upper Room Christian School has produced some professional athletes and coaches and it all starts with the fundamentals learned in gym class. When the weather is nice we conduct some of these classes outside on our spacious property.

These days, with our increasingly sedate lifestyle, exercise play an increasingly important part in a student's overall health program. Eating well, drinking plenty of pure water, rest, exercise and regular hygiene are all components taught in our health classes to reinforce the necessity of a healthy lifestyle to our students.

Grace and Peace,
Ed

Honor Roll

noreply@blogger.com (Ed) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:26:00 +0000

We gave out our quarterly Honor Roll certificates Friday. Here is a picture of Emmanuel Gomez. "Manny" is an I-20 student from The Dominican Republic. He has been with us for three years now. Even with the difficulty of having to learn a new language our international students compete and study for the same goals as our local students. Over 60% of our middle and high school students made the Honor Roll for the past quarter and we are very proud of all of them for that great achievement.

Honor Roll starts with a total average of 88%, we then have "High Honors" at 92% and finally "Highest Honors" at 97%. High school students are also enrolled in the "National Honor Society" for having at least 3 quarters on the honor roll at any level. This gives students a goal to aim for and rewards them for achieving it.

Grace and Peace,
Ed

Media Class

noreply@blogger.com (Ed) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:05:00 +0000

Last night at 6:58pm Upper Room Christian School was featured on MSG Varsity channel 14 for the work that Mr. Davis and this year's class is doing! The class covers everything from current events at the school to interviews with professional athlete's.

The class is designed to give our students exposure to the world of journalism. They plan, film, interview and edit pieces learning how to use still photography, HD video, sound engineering and editing programs to produce their final product.

Their teacher Mr. Clyde Davis, a professional photographer and magazine publisher brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and opportunities that they would never have without him. Next week, for example, they will be going up to the Knicks training camp to watch a workout and interview some of the players.

The students love the class and as we all know you work hard at what you love! We are grateful to have a partnership with Cablevision's MSG Varsity program and to have such great staff that enable our students to get exposure they would never have otherwise! In fact, two of the students in last years class have gone on to study journalism in college as a result of their exposure to the field.

Blessings,
Ed

Happy New Year 2012!

noreply@blogger.com (Ed) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:06:00 +0000

Happy New Year from Upper Room Christian School! We are looking forward to all that God has in store for us in this upcoming year! We have been so blessed throughout the past 30 years! From our humble beginning as a small ACE school to a full fledged NYS Regent school offering AP level courses approved and accredited from the prestigious St. Johns University.

As we begin this New Year we are continuing to strive for excellence in education, excellence in character and excellence in athletics. We are committed to our staff, parents, students and community as we seek God's best through Faith, Prayer, Hard Work and Patience. To God be all the glory for the things He has done, is doing and will do this year!

Blessings,
Ed

School Choice

noreply@blogger.com (Ed) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:29:00 +0000

The Wall Street Journal called this past year "The Year of School Choice." More than ever, we are seeing state governments pass legislation that allows you to take greater control of your children's education; providing parents with funds and opportunity to provide a better education.

At its heart, school choice is a revolutionary concept that places control into your and your students' hands. It does this by allowing parents to be consumers, so to speak—making schools accountable primarily to families. The idea is that since your tax dollars fund the school systems, you should have greater control over how your child's allotted educational funds are spent—that is, choosing where your children go to school.

As the year comes to an end and we look forward to 2012, please join me in praying for our schools and their staffs, and for the election of political leaders who will embrace the concept of school choice because they put the needs of the children first.

Grace and Peace,
Ed

FAFSA Filling Info

noreply@blogger.com (Ed) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:33:00 +0000

This past week Saint Josephs sent a Financial Aid Representative to talk to the seniors about how to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), so that students can effectively apply for Federal Aid. Students were given information from how to apply for their Personal Identification Number (PIN),to the different types of grants that may be available them.

A special thanks to Saint Josephs and Gordan Rowe for a very productive morning.

For more information about FAFSA, TAP or any other Federally Funded Grants you can also visit College.gov.

Remember if you are a senior and plan to attend college in the Fall 2012 you need to file a FAFSA form after January 1,2012.

Thank you
Gina Yodice
College/Career Counselor
(631) 242-5359 ext 222
Gyodice@urcs.org

Christmas Chapel 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Ed) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:49:00 +0000

We had an awesome Christmas Chapel last Friday! There was great anointed singing, a powerful slide show, anointed dance and an inspiring Christmas Message given by our Principal, Dr. Gregory Eck! We had over 400 people in attendance and everyone went home feeling inspired, refreshed and thankful to God for all that He's doing at Upper Room Christian School.

The Bible says that, "unless the Lord builds the house we labor in vain" and we are in awe of what god has done, what He is doing and where He is taking us in the future! With the addition of over 15 new International students this year God is truly giving us the opportunity to reach the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ while producing able ministers able to meet the needs of their community in spirit, soul and body!

We wish you a Merry and Blessed Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!

Grace and Peace,
Ed

Our Location

noreply@blogger.com (Ed) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:18:00 +0000

Located on beautiful Long Island, New York, Upper Room Christian School is just minutes from gorgeous beaches, beautiful parks, AND all of the culture, excitement and wonder of New York City! Our location makes it a great place for students to learn. While located on 5 acres in upscale Dix Hills it is close enough to Manhattan, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Jersey where some of the Country’s finest Colleges and Universities are located. Our school is surrounded by museums, libraries, historic landmarks, farms, stadiums, and more!

We experience all four seasons! It’s approx. 0-40 in the Winter (Dec. Jan. Feb.), 45-70 in the Spring (Mar. Apr. May), 75- 100 in the Summer (June July Aug.) and 30-60 in the Fall (Sept. Oct. Nov.).

We are located in the heart of Long Island about 7 miles from the South Shore (Atlantic Ocean) and 13 miles from the North Shore. About 100 miles West of Montauk Point and 50 miles East of NYC. A mile south of the Long Island Expressway exit 51s and one mile north of the Southern State Parkway exit 39n.

Anthony Passalacqua a Long Island Hero

noreply@blogger.com (Ed) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:26:00 +0000

click here----> Long Island Heros

The link above will take you to a Fios feature called Long Island Heros done by Journalist Mike Stevens. It features Anthony Passalacqua the son of our Varsity Baseball Head Coach Tony Passalacqua. The Passalacquas are building on their love and expertise regarding baseball and have started the first Long Island Baseball Showcase that features young talented baseball players from all over Long Island.

Scouts from several Division One Colleges as well as scouts from Major League Baseball came to the field at Upper Room Christian School to watch 25 players who came by invitation to show off their skills and talent. This was the first showcase of it's kind on long Island and was very profitable for those in attendance.

Coach Tony is not only a great father and coach but he is also a great History teacher and serves on the missions board at Smithtown Gospel Assembly where he is a member. His son Anthony, a graduate of Erskine College and former professional baseball player for the Modena Team in Italy, helps out at our program from time to time.

Grace and peace,
Ed

Hands on Projects

noreply@blogger.com (Ed) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:50:00 +0000

Teachers at Upper Room Christian School supplement our student's textbook learning with "hands on" projects that foster critical thinking and creativity in our students. In today's photo you can see a sample from Ms. Holmes 8th grade Bible Class. These were centerpieces made for the Thanksgiving Holiday and while they are gorgeous they also tell a story of what the aspects of Thanksgiving mean to each student.

Critical thinking and Creativity are skills that are needed in effective problem solving. It requires the application of knowledge in new ways to solve new problems or create a different way of looking at a concept. Critical Thinking and Creativity are at the core of entrepreneurialism and is a much sought after skill in the business world!

I'm sure these centerpieces were the talk of the evening in our families' homes this Thanksgiving and were a great conversation piece around their holiday table!

Grace and Peace,
Ed

College Friday

noreply@blogger.com (Ed) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:42:00 +0000

This school year Upper Room Christian School has instituted "College Friday". The guidance department has been working with many colleges to create a one on one atmosphere for the students at Upper Room to be able to sit and speak with college representatives from various colleges. This has created a great buzz within the community here at Upper Room.

In addition to the introduction of the "College Friday" experience. We are have two additional College/Career events. One in February, which be our faculty informational event, and April 3rd will be our Career Fair. Please check this blog regularly for more details regarding both these informational days.

Gina Yodice
(631) 242 - 5359 ext 222
Gyodice@urcs.org

Academic Program

noreply@blogger.com (Ed) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:05:00 +0000

Students here at Upper Room Christian School have the advantage of taking College level courses while they are still in High School! We partner with St. John's University in offering classes like Astronomy, Physics, Calculus, Statistics, Foundations in Education and several other College level courses for College Credit!

We also have an extensive IEP Special Education program for students who have learning disabilities. Our students can receive Resource Room, Testing Modifications, Speech, ESL and Occupational Therapy as well as Psychological Services through the Half Hollow School District provided right here on our premises if they are in need and are eligible.

We use a Developmental Approach to education and believe that each child is a unique individual with individual needs and abilities and we try to match our programs with the needs of our current student population. We even have a partnership with BOCES Wilson Tech where our students can receive a certificate of completion in one of twenty two vocations offered through this extensive program.

Our goal is to help each child to reach their God given potential and enable them to be successful, productive, compassionate adults ready to meet life's challenges with excellence and grace!

Grace and Peace,
Ed

Athletics

noreply@blogger.com (Ed) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:23:00 +0000

We have a very competitive Athletic Program at Upper Room Christian School. This year we have Boys Varsity Soccer, Boys JV Basketball, Girls Varsity Basketball, Boys Varsity Basketball, Varsity Co-Ed Track, Boys Varsity Baseball and 1st grade-12th grade Co-Ed Tae Quon Do.
We compete in several leagues as well as participate in various tournaments throughout the East Coast. God has blessed us with a beautiful regulation sized gym (pictured above) as well as a beautiful regulation sized Baseball field. We are looking forward to building a Soccer/Softball Field on our spacious property as well.

Athletics help to build Character in students as well as giving them the opportunity to channel their energy and effort into something fun and productive while giving many of them additional opportunities for scholarships for higher learning!

2 Timothy 2:5 says,"Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor's crown unless he competes according to the rules." (NIV)

Grace and Peace,
Ed

Hector Mejias' Jersey Number Retired

noreply@blogger.com (Ed) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:50:00 +0000

Last Friday we had a special Chapel Service. As a part of the service we retired Hector Mejias' number 27 in honor of his outstanding baseball career here at Upper Room Christian School. Hector is now a Junior at NCAA Division 1 Grambling University in Louisiana! He is a starting first or third baseman and is attending Grambling on a full scholarship from Upper Room! Hector came to us as an I-20 International student from the Dominican Republic and graduated Upper Room three years ago.

After the ceremony our Head Varsity Baseball Coach Passalaqua (shown above with Hector) shared an inspiring message with our students about the importance of Character, Integrity and Diligence in everything that we do! He emphasised that not only was Hector a great student as well as a great athlete but he is also a great Man of God. He tries to live his life in a way that is pleasing to the Lord and helpful to those around him. He also volunteered here at Upper Room Christian World Center whenever he got the chance.

We are thankful that God has sent us such wonderful students and staff and we pray that we continue to strive as a school for His best!

Grace and Peace,

Wilson Tech BOCES

noreply@blogger.com (Ed) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:47:00 +0000

A Wilson Tech guidance couselor was available to talk with both parents and students this Monday during the Parent Teachers Conference. We had a great response and have already started in motion the Fall 2012 registration process.

Students who have district aproval can gleen from one of Techs 38 programs. Each curriculum is designed to create a hands -on learning experience that facilitate both career and/or college readiness. In the past Upper Room Chritian School Alumni have recieved training in fields such as Automotive Technology, Cosmotology, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education, Fashion Merchandising/Design, Nurse Assisting, Video Production and others. Many students have went on to receive post secondary education, and others have been able to go directly into their career choice.

Another perk of enrollment at Tech is that you can recieve FREE Sat pep, a FREE college prep course and students can take one college course a semester fully paid for by Tech.

If you are interested in seeing if Tech is an option for you or your child please contact Ms Yodice in the Guidance office @ (631) 242-5359.

Grace and Peace,

Donations

noreply@blogger.com (Ed) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:04:00 +0000

In this picture Mr. Paul Sanders Soodoo (on the right) is presenting Upper Room Christian School with a check for $1,000 that he received from Mr. and Mrs. Marakovits of Manhattan. Mr. Soodoo is the CEO of Ascend Worldwide/Ascend Tickets and he has been helping the school as a Director of Development. The money was raised for the school's "Change for Change" program and the proceeds were given to "Mercy House" who will feed over a thousand needy families this Thanksgiving season.

The picture was taken in our computer lab where we just received a anonymous donation of 15 brand new computers and monitors. Our school relies on generous donations from our alumni, parents, business' and friends of the school and those funds are used for technology, scholarships for needy students, our athletic programs, our music and art programs or, as shown above, so we can give to others!

Thank you Mr. Soodoo for all of your hard work for the school. Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Marakovits for your generous offering to "Change for Change" and "Mercy House". Thank you to our anonymous donor for the new computers. And thanks to everyone that shares in the vision and mission of our school to train up young men and women for Christ to be a blessing to their comunity and to grow together in spirit, soul and body!

Grace and Peace,
Ed

Technology Training

noreply@blogger.com (Ed) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:41:00 +0000

Today is teacher in service training day! We will be spending our entire day working on our school's technology plan and systems. The logo above is from our new school data management program called RenWeb. It is a state of the art system of data management and communications program accessible from any computer, tablet or web enabled smart phone with Internet access.

We are also working on our social networking sites and the integration of those sites with our Web Page and
RenWeb. With daily advances taking place in technology it is important for schools to keep pace with the trends and utilize all of the new technological advances to their greatest benefit!

Our students are living in a day where technological advances are literally changing the world we live in and how we do business. Schools must enable their students to take advantage of these changes and to optimize their use now and in the future.

Grace and Peace,
Ed

Community Service

noreply@blogger.com (Ed) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:52:00 +0000

Community Service is a large part of what we teach and empower here at Upper Room Christian School. Today for example our Senior Class will be preparing over 500 shopping bags of fresh groceries for needy families this Thanksgiving season. The school itself raised over $1,200 and brought in several bags of non-perishables and we add that to over $10,000 worth of food that was donated by Upper Room Christian World Center and food that was donated by local pantries.

Over 500 families will receive a Turkey and all the fixins ready to be prepared as well as over 300 hot meals that will be distributed to the home bound Thanksgiving morning. Our students work for about 4 hours today and many even come back tomorrow to help with the distribution of the food.

We will do it all again for Christmas! As our students serve their community they practice their Christianity in real and meaningful ways and can witness the love of Jesus in meeting the needs of others. Christ did not come to be served but to serve and we here at URCS endeavor to live out of that principal.

Timmy the Tooth!

noreply@blogger.com (Ed) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:50:00 +0000

Today we had a visit from Timmy the tooth! The people from Island Orthodontics were here today doing a presentation for our K-5 students on the importance of daily brushing and good oral hygiene. Dr Efraim Zak and some of his staff did a wonderful job of keeping our children engaged, entertained and amused as they learned the benefits of good oral hygiene.

Dr. Efraim and Island Orthodontics also blessed the school with a "goodie bag" for each child and a voucher for $1,500 toward orthodontic work that will be given to a lucky participant at our Chinese Auction/Talent Show held in May. You can find out more about this wonderful program for your school or visit Dr. Zak at Island Orthodontics or at Smiles for Kids !

Christian World View

noreply@blogger.com (Ed) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:21:00 +0000

What is a worldview? A worldview is the framework of understanding by which one relates to the world around him. It has been defined as a "lens through which one views the world." A worldview, whether one realizes it our not, forms the basis of our core beliefs and values. It is the grid by which we sift each and every item of new knowledge we encounter and thus, it influences us in profound but often subtle ways. We are often not consciously aware of how our worldview affects our thinking processes. We encounter all types of information and situations which we must process in the course of our daily lives. How we comprehend these situations and respond to them is all reflected in our worldview. Our worldview is closely related to our core values and what we believe in, what we place our faith in. It is the faith system upon which we build our lives. Every decision one makes will ultimately "bow" to one's worldview.

Everyone has a worldview whether they realize it or not. All people live by some sort of faith—be it in money, science, themselves (often referred to as self-reliant American individualism), or government. Each of these is fleeting and can change in a very short time. Money gets lost, scientific theories rise and fall, people make mistakes of judgment, governments barely get anything right and are often corrupt and controlled by special interests. Surely, a valid worldview must be based on something much more permanent, much more solid than a theory or the flimsy foundation of current philosophical thinking.

Every worldview has to answer THREE major questions:

1 - What is the highest good and ULTIMATE reality?

2 -What is wrong with the world?

3 - What is the prescription for putting it right?

As an example, a modern secular worldview of the Occupy Wall Street crowd might answer those questions like this: The highest good is my own happiness; The world problem is my lack of money and my huge college loans; The solution is the government redistribution of wealth.

An atheist scientist might answer those questions like this: The highest good is science; The problem is lack of knowledge; The solution is more education.

Does anyone think that any amount of education is going to solve the problems of humanity like wars, robberies, murders and rapes? We have never been more educated than now and the 20th century has produced more murders and senseless killing that all of the prior centuries combined. Our increased knowledge has only led to better and more efficient means of killing! Human nature has not changed with increased education and never will. The problem clearly lies with something other than a lack of education.

Each worldview has problem and challenges that it needs to defend, and a coherent and defensible worldview needs to be consistent.

Jesus had a biblical worldview. He viewed the world as being created by an omnipotent Creator God who was the Ultimate Reality; hence, the universe consisted of God and everything he created, including the spiritual world of angels and demons. The problem with the world was mankind's sin and he was the antidote. Reconciliation with the Creator God and a changed heart for each person was the answer.

A non-biblical worldview is typically very self-centered, as exemplified above. It typically begins with the notion that I AM AT THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE and that I am the highest good and my happiness is the ultimate reality. This is, in fact, the BIG LIE foisted upon this generation and just about every other generation in modern times. It is constantly reinforced by the culture, by our own selfish natures (which denies our own guilt) and by commercial advertising. It is all about ME!!

What a coincidence that the Bible says our three worst enemies are "the world, the flesh (our selfish venial natures) and the devil." If I am the center of the universe and my happiness is the highest good, then all of my decisions in life are based on that LIE! How I live my life is reflected in that core belief, which is how a worldview operates. It controls our thinking without us realizing it. It is fundamental to how we live and how we view the world around us. Does the world exist for my good pleasure or for God's good pleasure? You had better get that one right because there is going to be a final grade!

"Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock. Everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. The rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and it fell—and great was its fall. When Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were amazed at His teaching; for He was teaching them as one having authority, and not as their scribes." Matthew 7:24-29

Today's blog was an excerpt from Reflections from Dan, a publication of the Historical Bible Society, copywrite 2011 by Daniel P. Buttafuoco.

What is your world view? At Upper Room Christian School our world view, our prospective, our point of reference is the world as being created by an omnipotent Creator God who was the Ultimate Reality; hence, the universe consisted of God and everything he created, including the spiritual world of angels and demons. The problem with the world was mankind's sin and he was the antidote. Reconciliation with the Creator God and a changed heart for each person was the answer.

Grace and Peace,
Ed

Look alike day!

noreply@blogger.com (Ed) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:36:00 +0000

Each year Upper Room Christian School celebrates "Senior Week". Senior week is filled with fun activities that create great memories for the students and the staff! In today's picture we see four senior girls on "look alike day". While they may look like sisters, and while they are spiritual sisters, they are from very different backgrounds and neighborhoods.

Senior week also has activities like our senior trip, senior banquet, senior luncheon and other activities that change each year at the Seniors request. We are planning a possible senior trip this year to Washington DC to explore the Christian foundation that our country was built on. This will be a three day - two night trip by bus from the school to Washington DC and back.

Our seniors have always "set the tone" for the school and their input and involvement is critical in maintaining school spirit as well as their ability to leave behind a legacy after they are gone. We always invite them back to events like our up coming Midnight Madness where our present varsity basketball team will challenge a team made up of our alumni from years past.

Grace and Peace,
Ed

Welcome!

noreply@blogger.com (Ed) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:22:00 +0000

Graduate Oscar Martinez and Security Officer Mrs. Gregg are greeting each other at our main office entrance. All visitors are asked to sign in and receive a visitor's pass. They are also advised that Upper Room Christian School is a NYS Safe School Zone and as such anyone's cars, bags or personel items can be inspected if the school deems it necessary. We also maitain over 25 closed circuit TV's that monitor our halls and exits 24/7.

You can also see our AED sign denoting the locations of our two Automatic External Difibulators. Safety and Security is a primary concern here at Upper Room and while we take it very seriously you can see by the photo that we do it with grace and peace!

Visitors are welcomed with a smile and we go out of our way to accomodate both families from the school as well as community members that may be passing through for business or information. We thank God for His wisdom and protection and we rejoice that we have not had one major incident of violence resulting in an injury or further reporting to NYS in 30 years! We can truly say that we have one of the safest schools on Long Island.

Grace and Peace,
Ed

Curriculum

noreply@blogger.com (Ed) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:23:00 +0000

At Upper Room Christian School we endeavor to identify, locate and use the best curriculum possible for our students. We believe in using the best secular curriculum taught by Christian teachers using a Christian World View. Each year our teachers review and research for the best books and materials to use. We are a New York State regent school so it is important that all of our students do well on both their regent exams and their SAT's.

We select curriculum from all of the major publishers and upgrade all of our books at least every 5 years so that their condition is acceptable and their content is relevant. We are also looking into using either Kindles or Nooks for our High School Students next year!

And of course the Bible is the cornerstone book here at Upper Room Christian School and we read and study it every day!

Grace and Peace,
Ed