Our Educational Support Services Department provides comprehensive support to Whitinsville Christian School students in kindergarten through grade 12 through two programs, Student Academic Services (SAS) and Health and Wellness (H&W). Services include a structured referral process for students who may have a disability or who experience ongoing academic challenges after documented general education interventions have been attempted. Student progress is monitored through regular grade reviews and ongoing communication with teachers and parents. Direct support may be provided in areas such as reading, math, study skills, therapeutic support, occupational therapy, and academic assistance, delivered through one-on-one instruction, small groups, or targeted remedial interventions. Support is offered using flexible service delivery models, including both push-in and pull-out approaches. The ESS team also provides consultative support to teachers and parents through file reviews, instructional recommendations, collaboration with families and school systems, and referrals for outside services. Educational planning support includes the development and implementation of Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and 504 accommodation plans to meet students’ academic and developmental needs.

Our elementary classes have individualized instruction so that students who need extra help receive support, and students who are ready for more challenging material have opportunities to continue to stretch themselves and grow. Middle school math is leveled, and high school courses are College Prep, Honors, or Advanced Placement. WCS students on average test a grade level ahead of students in public school.

There are approximately 565 students enrolled this school year in preschool-grade 12.

Class size varies by school. The average elementary class size ranges from 15-22 students. Middle school and high school classes average 18 students for core classes, with elective classes often having fewer students.

Yes. Tuition assistance is offered through the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). We also offer several tuition discounts for siblings or families who elect to pay in full. Families can also reduce their tuition through the Tuition Reduction Incentive Program (TRIP), which allows them to earn credits by purchasing gift cards and certificates from a variety of retailers, including restaurants, supermarkets, and more. You can find our current tuition rates, as well as more information about financial assistance, here.

School hours for grades K–12 are 7:50AM–2:40PM. Our Preschool hours are 8:30AM–2:30PM, with 2, 3, or 5 day schedule options. Wednesday is a late start day for middle and high school students (Grades 6-12).

Students in preschool – Grade 5 may be registered for our after school program managed by Precious Ones. Registration information is distributed at the beginning of August each year.

Our families represent 51 communities across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, and we are also proud to welcome a number of long-term international students from countries around the world.

Students at Whitinsville Christian are encouraged to take an active role in their education, both in and beyond the classroom. To support this, we offer a wide variety of opportunities for student involvement. More information can be found here.

Although students at WCS do not participate in Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) testing, they do take standardized tests which vary according to their grade level. Students in grades K-5 take the STAR Reading and Math Assessments on a regular basis. Students in grades 6-8 participate in Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing. Eighth grade students also take the High School Placement Test (HSPT) at the end of 8th grade in place of the final MAP test.

Students in grades 10 and 11 are expected to take the PSAT; students in grades 11 and 12 take the SAT and/or ACT. Students enrolled in AP courses take the AP exams at the end of the academic year.

98-100% of graduating seniors attend college after their time at WCS. Seniors are accepted at a wide variety of public and private colleges and universities throughout the country, representing a range of interests and career goals. Our High School Profile includes an extensive list of the colleges and universities where our students have been accepted.

Students grow spiritually through Bible classes, daily devotions and prayer, mentoring relationships with Christian teachers and coaches, and Godly role modeling by our faculty and staff. Additional opportunities include chapel planning and attendance, required service hours at the high school level, Spiritual Emphasis Week, and the integration of faith across every area of our curriculum.

A number of measures are taken to ensure the safety of students at WCS including recent upgrades of our security system with video cameras and electronic access. In addition, faculty, staff, and students regularly participate in safety drills coordinated by the School Resource Officer of the Northbridge Police Department. A detailed evacuation plan is in place which outlines specific steps to be taken in the event that the school building must be evacuated. WCS has a full-time school nurse on staff and many faculty and staff members are CPR certified, including training in the use of the AEDs on site. The playground is monitored at all times and any incident is reported immediately.

Every student in the WCS community has the right to flourish in an environment of support, empathy, and sensitivity to our differences. For this reason, bullying and harassment are not tolerated and WCS has an anti-bullying policy. As part of our curriculum, students engage in Social Thinking, which promotes social and emotional learning. Details of the bullying/harassment policy can be found in the WCS Guidebook.

Students are not required to wear uniforms. WCS relies on the involvement of parents to see that their children appear at school wearing neat, clean, and modest apparel. General guidelines that students must follow while on campus are outlined in the WCS Guidebook.

A five-day-a-week lunch program is available during the school year, usually beginning a few weeks after the first day of school and ending a week or two before the last day of school. The lunch program is optional, and a student may bring his or her own lunch on any day. Students eat lunch in their classrooms, rather than in a cafeteria.

Students at Whitinsville Christian School are being prepared for lives of service to God and to others, and service is therefore a key component of their education. While there are many opportunities for service at all grade levels, service hours are required only in grades 9-12. Service hours can be earned at many WCS functions, or with outside activities. High school students also participate in one or two days of service during the school day throughout the year.

We encourage parents to participate in school life as a way to support their child’s education, serve the school, and build community. Opportunities to get involved include the Apple Pie Fundraiser, Spring Auction, Parent Connection Team, field trip chaperoning, library support, Lunch Ministry, and Treasures Upscale Thrift Store – among many others.

Busing is available for students who reside in the town of Northbridge. School families often make arrangements with each other to carpool, and the school can help new families make connections with current families in order to arrange carpools.

Whitinsville Christian School has been fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) since 1993. We are reaccredited every 10 years and WCS completed the most recent reaccreditation process in 2023.