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Mission Statement: The mission of Chandler Christian School is to give children the opportunity to receive a thorough God-centered and Biblically-based education which will prepare them spiritually, emotionally, academically, physically, and socially for a life of service to the Lord.

School Hours: School hours are from 8:05 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday

Membership: Chandler Christian Elementary School is a member school in Christian Schools International. CSI serves schools united by a common commitment to providing a Christian education, which is directed by the Word of God.

Demographics: We have 45 students in grades K - 8. These students represent 25 families. These families represent 6 different churches from 4 denominations. These students mostly come from rural towns within a 30 mile radius of Chandler.

Faculty: The teachers work with the students in grades K-8 using a demanding academic program that includes required study in math, science, social studies, English, music, Bible and physical education.

Tuition Rates: Number of Children Tuition

Kindergarten only $1,900.00

1 child in grades $3,150.00

1 & K $5,050.00

2 $6025.00

2 & K $7,925.00

3 $8,775.00

3 & K $10,675.00

4 $11,300.00

Tuition Assistance: Assistance is available upon request

Admission Procedures: Admissions criteria include family support of our school philosophy, financial support of the school, an established church relationship, and a Christian commitment based on the infallible Word of God. Application for admission can be made through the school office. Chandler Christian Elementary School admits students of any race, color, or national ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate in the administration of its education policies, admission programs, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.

Lunch Program: Chandler Elementary School participates in the Minnesota School lunch program. The cost of the lunch plan is $300.00 a year for breakfast and lunch, $180.00 for Kindergarten. Some families who qualify may apply for free or reduced price lunches. The meal is the same as everyone else, but at a reduced price or free.

Transportation: Bus transportation for students attending Chandler Christian Elementary School is provided by MCC School District and Ludolph Bus Service. Public and Christian School students ride the same buses.

Special Needs: The Title I Program is available for those who need extra help in reading or math.

Chapels: An important part of the spiritual and educational program of Chandler Christian School is the chapel assemblies program. Chapel services are held every Friday, and special assemblies are planned throughout the year.

Extra Curricular: Our students are involved in the following: Band, Basketball (boys and girls), Chapel, Choir, Cross Country (boys and girls), Recreational P.E., School Newspaper, Soccer (boys & girls), Student Council, Track (boys and girls), Volleyball (girls), and Speech, Spelling and Writing Contest.

How is the school governed? Chandler Elementary School is governed by a School Board. This board consists of constituents elected to 3 year terms of service. These constituents are nominated from various groups cooperating with the school. The entire society elects board members at the Annual Society Meeting.

Teacher Roster School Board Members

Karl Schmitke – Kindergarten Dan Gunnink - President

Anne Schaap – Grades 1 & 2 Bill Post – Vice President

Connie Vreeman - Grades 3 & 4 Lorna Hulstein - Secretary

Chelsea Huenink – Grades 5 & 6 Loren Vander Woude – Receipts Treasurer

Marcy Schmitke – Grades 7 & 8 Ivan Vogel – Disbursements Treasurer

Cheryl Tinklenberg – Art Michael Groen – Lunch Fund Treasurer

Nancy Hensley – Music Roger Reitsma – Building & Grounds

Delaine Vander Woude - Cook

Randy Pfeifle - Adminstrator