Our Vision at Juniper Ridge Community School is to awaken children to the wonder and joy of learning through nature combined with the living arts, academics, and the role these elements play in the development of the whole child. Our school nurtures creativity, individuality, and independent thinking so children have vast opportunity to pursue educational excellence, thus entering their community and the world with confidence, competence and compassion. Juniper Ridge Community School is a K-8 charter school that engages students with a curriculum that integrates art with the sciences and humanities through practical activity. The curriculum is rooted in the Waldorf tradition and offers a unique learning style new to the Grand Valley. A great body of research suggests that the Waldorf approach, with its distinctive understanding of child development, helps all children, regardless of socio-economic status, to reach remarkable academic and personal success. Waldorf-inspired graduates love to learn and continue to seek knowledge far beyond the last day of school, becoming highly valuable leaders and community members. Although Waldorf schools have been around for nearly 100 years, they are usually tuition-based and often inaccessible to all but a small tier of students. JRCS believes this outstanding educational model should be available to all children, regardless of finances, which is at the heart of the creation of this outstanding school.
Holding Forth the Word of Life Pear Park Baptist Church is a Bible believing, Bible preaching, family oriented church. We operate a Christian day school with grades K4-12. In addition to the school, the church also owns and operates Christian radio station KCIC 88.5 FM. Our programing is traditional and sacred airing 24/7. We would like to invite you to tune in to the radio station as well as visit our church services. You just might find the church home you are looking for. Most importantly if you do not know Jesus Christ as your savior, we would love to introduce you to Him.Welcome Pear Park Baptist Church is an independent, fundamental Baptist church. At Pear Park, you will find friendly people and a family atmosphere. We are a Bible-centered church with old-fashioned values. Since 1903, the church has ministered to the Grand Junction community. Bible preaching, evangelistic outreach, traditional sacred music, discipleship, and righteous living are important elements of Pear Park. With a love for people and a heart for the Lord, we want to glorify God. Come worship the Lord with us.
