DOWNEY - Kirkwood Christian Schools was recently granted full accreditation by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) for both their preschools and elementary schools.Principal Jennifer Kirkwood-Hartle, vice principals Melissa Pineda and Constantin Quiroga and preschool directors Carla Castro and Rosy Serrano accepted the Certificate of Accreditation at a year-end graduation and awards program. The ACSI also honored Kirkwood Christian Schools for: Maintaining a supportive and collaborative partnership in their leadership roles; Being Christ-like role models to students, parents and each other; A systematic method of assigned student learning and development; Developing an individualized curriculum based on mastery learning that allows students to meet age and grade-level learning at their own pace; Developing a curriculum that addressed self-esteem, work ethic, goal-setting and personal standards Having a clear testimony of faith in Christ.

********** Published: July 1, 2010 - Volume 9 - Issue 11