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Students holding the Bible demonstrating the value of a Christ-Centered education

What are the benefits of a private Christian education? Is it worth the investment? Whether you are enrolled at Grace, another private school, or just beginning your search, we believe there are 5 key benefits of a Christian education that make it a worthwhile endeavor:

1. Christian education provides a strong faith-based Biblical foundation, integrating biblical values into the curriculum from preschool through high school, allowing students to grow academically while building their faith.

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Overcoming Separation Anxiety: Four "Tried and True" Strategies to Support Your Student Through the Transition to School

With August just around the corner, many families are preparing their preschool or kindergarten students for an exciting new adventure in school. While this season can be exciting, it can also come with some nerves--for both the kids and the parents! Whether it's your child's very first time in a classroom setting or they are moving up to a new teacher or campus, it is very normal for young children to experience some anxiety about the change, and this can often express itself as separation anxiety. Here are four "tried and true" strategies to help ease this transition for both you and your child!

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Voices of Influence: How Christian Teachers Shape Teens' Lives

The teenage years are a time of massive cognitive development. Independence, abstract reasoning, and moral and ethical frameworks are just some of the many areas in which teens' brains are rapidly developing. Many parents of teens will also attest that the influence of friends, coaches, and teachers becomes much more weighty to the child during this season, shifting their primary influences from the home to “outside” sources such as school, athletic fields, clubs, and friend groups.

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Four Fun and Low-Cost Activities to Fight the Summer Slide

With summer in full swing, many families are looking for ways to keep their kids busy and productive while also enjoying a break from the usual routine of school and homework. We’ve rounded up four fun ideas to keep your kids’ brains engaged without making it feel like a chore. Whether you’ve got preschoolers or teens, these ideas can be adapted to any age range and tailored for the skills you want to target!

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How Well Does Grace Elementary Prepare Students for Junior High?

It seems like our world is constantly pushing children to grow up faster. But at Grace School, we've taken a different approach. We see childhood as a precious time to be guarded and preserved. This is especially important during the critical transition of the preteens and early teen years.  For that reason, we see sixth grade as a special opportunity to preserve the innocence of childhood as well as a time to prepare our students for the changes ahead.

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The Graduating Class of 2026: Impressive in Every Way

Congratulations to class of 2026! This year Grace High School graduated 59 seniors with 10 of them earning the title of AP Scholar! Valedictorian, John Grauch, is a National Merit Finalist and is the only member of the class of 2026 in all of Simi Valley to earn this prestigious recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. John will be attending UCLA in the fall. Salutatorian, Madeline Lamp, will attend Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo. The list of colleges and universities that this class has been accepted to, as well as the list of accomplishments achieved during their high school tenure, is impressive. 

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No Such Thing as a Neutral Worldview

Have you ever considered that every school and every teacher instructs from a particular perspective? There is no such thing as a completely neutral worldview. Every educational institution teaches a foundational set of values and beliefs that shape how students understand the world. At Grace, we intentionally teach from a biblical worldview. Our goal is to guide students through the lens of Scripture, helping them understand God’s truth across every area of learning.

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The Results Are In...Field Day is the Best Day of the Year!

The bell rang! "Hurry, it's going to start!" The elementary students rushed out of the classrooms, filled with anticipation and excitement!

IT'S FIELD DAY: The best day of the year for Grace elementary students! Needless to say, the competition is on and there are splashes of water flying through the air and plenty of laughter to go around. But this year presented a very special "water" opportunity when one of our Grace dads, a local firefighter, brought his fire truck over to the campus and sprayed the kids as they ran through the field during the obstacle course.

 

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Successful Season for Elementary Boys Soccer

Grace Elementary Boys Soccer team finished 3-4 in the regular season and made the playoffs. They lost to Oaks Christian which was undefeated in the regular season. Athletic Director, Kent Carpenter commended the team by saying, "I am so proud of the boys coming together to play a great soccer season. With a team comprised of only 4th and 5th graders playing in a league with mostly 6th graders, they made it to the semifinals and lost by 1 goal to a team that had not lost all season. Coach Aben Hernandez did a fantastic job, and I am so excited to see all the boys come back next year to make a run at a championship."

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Senior Testimonial: How Grace School Impacted "Lifer" Jess Borow

Hi, my name is Jess Borow, I’m a Senior, and I am a lifer at Grace Jr/Sr High School. I have had the most wonderful experience throughout my many years here. Every year I have been blessed to be surrounded by the most caring and loving staff and teachers who genuinely care about the students and their lives. Grace has been my biggest support system throughout my life and has been like a family to me. 

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Visual Style Guide

Grace School's visual identity reflects our values and convey our brand to our community.  It is critical that we represent our brand consistently throughout our different campuses.  Please take the time to understand the requirements when using the shield and G marks. 

The Grace School Visual Style Guide has been updated as of July 2025 and is provided below.  Please refer to the dropdowns for quick reference on official school logos, color codes and fonts. The Athletics Style Guide is now contained within this guide. 

Visual Style Guide pdf

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