We are a private, Christian school serving students preschool-8th grade in the Long Beach, Signal Hill, Lakewood, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, and Cypress area. Bethany School is fully accredited by both ACSI and WASC (Association of Christian Schools International and Western Association of Schools and Colleges). Our high-performing school offers a well-rounded Christian education in small classes of diverse backgrounds and ethnicities. We not only offer well-rounded academic instruction, but also teach children and their families about God, His Word, His son Jesus Christ, and about the working of the Holy Spirit in our lives. We foster an environment where students grow spiritually, academically, socially, and physically to learn about their place in this world and become what God has made them to be. This is combined with our Future Focused Education. We also provide an opportunity for students to learn to make real-life connections to classroom learning through classroom iPads/chromebooks, arts, hands-on activities and field trips. Bethany students take part in daily Bible instruction as well as weekly chapel. Extra-curricular activities include after school clubs and sports, Meet the Masters Art program, travel weeks for 4th - 8th grades, and much more. In addition, we also provide a full-day kindergarten program, before and after school daycare, and summer enrichment programs for preschool through 8th grade.
Captain Raymond Collins School enrolls more than 600 students in kindergarten through grade eight. It offers academic programs in reading, language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. The school additionally has foreign language and health and physical education departments. Captain Raymond Collins School also offers the English Language Learners program and gifted and talented education. It also serves students with special needs. The school s facilities include a multipurpose room, library, playground, teachers lounge and classrooms. Captain Raymond Collins School s staff is comprised of psychologists, counselors, social workers, and speech and language pathologists. Collins Elementary School is located in Long Beach, Calif., and is a part of the Paramount Unified School District.
Garfield Elementary School is governed by the Long Beach Unified School District and is located in Long Beach, Calif. The school offers educational services to more than 1,000 students from kindergarten through grade five. It operates the Garfield Academy of Professional Development, which provides training to teachers, administrators and support staff. The school has a faculty of approximately 50 full-time certified teachers that includes an academic counselor, media and hearing specialist, school nurse, and speech and language pathologist. It teaches a variety of subjects, such as math, writing, English, language arts, history, science, social studies, music, art, and physical and special education. Garfield Elementary School s facility includes over 50 classrooms, a computer lab, playground, cafeteria, amphitheater, and art and music room.
Willard Elementary School is an educational institution that enrolls students in kindergarten through grade five. The school operates a range of academic and enrichment programs. It focuses on the personal and academic development of students. The school features a computer laboratory, cafeteria and classrooms and operates the Homework Club. Willard Elementary School administers a variety of after-school programs. It collaborates with various community agencies that include Long Beach Child Guidance and Art Masters. The school offers classes in reading skills and Spanish and English. It also provides lessons in vocal and instrumental music. Willard Elementary School is governed by the Long Beach Unified School District.
McKinley Elementary School provides learning opportunities to more than 900 students in kindergarten through grade five. It offers several phonics and literacy programs, including open court, highpoint and accelerated reader. The school s focus group provides an opportunity for students to work on identified skills with teachers. It has a boys and girls club that has created an academic after-school program to provide homework support and enrichment activities. McKinley Elementary School offers parenting classes and workshops that are designed to help parents work with their children regarding their academic, social and emotional growth. It also provides an art therapy program, Dramatic Results, for selected students, which is designed to help them manage anger and develop their socialization skills. The school additionally provides literacy and staff development training programs for teachers. McKinley Elementary School is a part of the Long Beach Unified School District and is located in Long Beach, Calif.
