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Excitement reigned at Delmarva Christian High School on Wednesday as more than 550 members of the Royal DCHS family meandered throughout the building for a series of first-day activities.
Principal Scott Kemerling welcomed students shortly after noon in an assembly that included teacher introductions and the 2010-11 school year theme; “Maturing in Holiness.”
“We want you to understand the significance of nurturing your relationship with the Lord and really raising your heart to Him,” he explained.
Later at a second assembly involving parents, Mr. Kemerling explained that Christians are by definition holy, “but we have to mature in the process and this year we will help students discover how to do this.”
Mr. Kemerling also delivered an update on the school’s progress. In a change from past years, DCHS parents will be able to participate in daily devotions electronically using Moodle as well as view the weekly student chapel services through video and audio downloads available on the school’s Web site.
Additionally, the school continues to expand its technology and offerings as enrollment grows. While DCHS welcomes fifty-two (52) new students after graduating twenty-two (22) last year, other changes this school year include the following:
- Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions, a leading provider of educational and career services, will offer ACT and SAT preparation classes.
- SevenStar Academy, an accredited Christian education center, will offer supplemental online courses to DCHS students.
- Technology additions and upgrades will include the use of interactive SMART Boards and Apple iPads in classrooms.
- A new Digital Media course will be offered.
- Jonathan Douglas will bring extensive play-writing and acting experience to his new role as the Performing/Live Arts teacher.
- Teacher Fellowship President Bill Matt and Boosters Club President Jim Willey will continue their leadership roles and will be encouraging parents to participate in activities like the sale of Royal Discount cards, which benefit students by generating funding for DCHS extra curricular items
In his final remarks, Mr. Kemerling thanked the parents for sending their children to DCHS.
“We will do our part of nurturing the growth of students who will know and accomplish God’s will for their lives,” he said.
