Plan B

DCA desires that students love the Lord with all their heart; love their friends as their own self; become like Christ in their conduct, thoughts and decisions; and discover their strengths and talents in service for the Lord.

We have talked and prayed over where to send Abby for Kindergarten and we have finally made a decision, in fact I just sent the application off today. She will be going to Donelson Christian Academy starting in August. The above quote is taken directly from DCA’s website and who wouldn’t want that for their child, it sounds wonderful in fact. We were looking at 2 schools, one being a Baptist school and then DCA. We decided on DCA because it is more well rounded (there’s that word again). DCA is a kindergarten through 12 grade school that has almost 900 students that not only produces some of the highest test scores in Tennessee but also offers fine arts programs such as drama (Marty’s happy) and band along with a great athletic program which includes all the major sports and some others such as tennis and golf (again, right up Marty’s alley). DCA is on my way to work, so I will be able to take Abby myself and pick her up in the afternoons. That way we can keep Andrew’s current nap schedule just the way it is. Now we just have to break the news to her that she won’t be riding the big yellow school bus that she has longed to ride for so long. I love that the student teacher ratio is 10 students to one teacher. I feel like Abby will get the one on one attention that she deserves and she will have a more personal relationship with her teachers and her peers. We are very excited. I would have loved for her to go to the Montessori school but this is a pretty great Plan B.
We feel that in the long run it will be money well spent; now I can’t wait to see her in her school uniform. Pictures to come later.