Back-to-School Guide

Discover Possibilities

2024–2025

Welcome Back!

For the past 25 years, it has been our mission to come along side our families and help establish a Biblical worldview by developing the mind of Christ in each student. Joshua 4 tells how God commanded Joshua to take twelve stones and stack them in the river, “That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the LORD that it is mighty; that ye might fear the LORD your God for ever.” The mission is still good, the mission is still needed, and we are thankful for the opportunity to serve alongside your family to accomplish this worthwhile goal.

Our theme this year, Discover Possibilities, comes from Mark 10:27. We serve a God with infinite resources, and if we obey and serve Him with our lives, God will accomplish His will through our life. We hope our Sharks will serve and fear the LORD God for ever.

We have a teaching staff this excited and ready to welcome your students. Our staff this year is focusing on character development, strong instruction, deep student engagement, and high expectations for all. Never have I seen a staff that goes above and beyond to help students succeed both academically and spiritually. As we focus on these areas, we will only strengthen the wonderful things that are already happening here at SLBA.

As the school year begins, and as we are praying for you, please pray that God continues to guide, protect, and bless our school. We are 25 years in, and this year will the best one yet for His honor and glory.

If you have any questions regarding the school year, our staff will gladly answer any questions you may have. I encourage you to thoroughly review this Back-To-School Guide.

Go Sharks!

Micah Edwards

Principal

Enhancements

Program & Facility Enhancements

We are working on our preschool's accreditation.
We have some new team members coming this year and are excited to welcome them to campus.
Our school will be starting its accreditation journey this year.
Grades 7th-12th will be using 1 to 1 devices this year. Each student will be issued an iPad to help enhance learning and prepare them for the 21st-century workforce.
A renewed focus on small group instruction to help our students succeed, especially our students with disability and our English language learners.
We have new elective classes in our high school: Agriculture, Harvard-provided Programming, Entrepreneurship, and Visual Arts.
An emphasis on character education by directing students to Biblical principles to apply to their lives. Character is the application of Biblical principles in our lives, and we want to instill this in our students.
We are thankful for the opportunity for additional classroom spaces on our main campus. We are even more excited to have our preschool through high school on one campus.
Our juniors and seniors are going to Florida this year for the Junior/Senior trip. We can't wait!
Be sure to check out our new online uniform store.
Each student will receive an agenda, along with space to take notes in chapel. Let's stay organized Sharks!
We are making preparations to have all of our students on our main campus starting this fall.
The Shining Light Education Building is receiving beautiful upgrades and additional classrooms. We will also have a new lunchroom and patio area in this building to go along with our coffee shop.
We are moving forward with our new site plan, playground with security fencing, and Athletic and Event Center building campaign.

Schedule

Orientation

Main Campus

Thursday, August 29 | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Kindergarten-12th grades
Friday, August 30 | 10:00am-12:00pm | Kindergarten-12th grades

Orientation for all students in Kindergarten-12th grade will be a great opportunity to visit classrooms, meet teachers, and visit the facility enhancements. Please note that you are welcome to bring your general supplies (paper towels, disinfectant, wipes, etc.) to drop off in your classroom when you come to visit.

First Day of School

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 8:00am

School Hours

8:00am-3:00pm

After School Care

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New Staff

Karen Eason

Kindergarten Teacher

Kendal Whitaker

1st Grade Teacher

Shannon Eason

3rd Grade Teacher

Olga Cucereavii

3rd Grade Teacher

Cayla Henn

5th Grade & Secondary

More Info

Important Contact Information Changes

In order to contact you in case of an emergency, it is vital that you make changes to your personal information in Gradelink and/or notify the school office if your phone number, residential address or email address has changed since you have enrolled.

Financial

For questions about tuition and fees, please contact our Finance office at info@shininglightsharks.com or (704) 225-0396.

Communication

SLBA communicates through email, school website, social media, and text message. Please call the school office for more information, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

Chapel

Chapel is a highlight of the week each Friday! Students will have the opportunity to hear from Bible preachers/teachers each week that will help them grow in their walk with Jesus. Parents are welcome to join us.

Elementary: 9:00 AM-9:40 AM - Main Auditorium
Middle School: 9:46 AM-10:34 AM - Chapel
High School: 10:39 AM-11:27 AM - Chapel

Gradelink

For 24/7 access to your child’s grades, attendance, and behavior, please get your username and password from the school office. Grades and attendance will be updated weekly. Download the Gradelink App at the App Store.

SCHOOL ID: 1150