Our Core Commitments
Here’s how learning will come to life at
Imago Dei Neighborhood School
Academic
Excellence
Imago Dei Neighborhood School will ensure kindergarten readiness through a thriving PreK program, and continue this commitment to excellence at each grade level. An integrative curriculum that inspires students to draw connections between subjects, with an intentional focus on strong literacy and math skills, will equip students to achieve their full potential through graduation and beyond.
Racial & Economic
Diversity
The Northside of Richmond is a rapidly-changing community where residents of diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds coexist, often without much interaction. Our unique tuition model offers families of all income levels a supportive learning community. Through the power of the gospel we seek to transcend generational, socioeconomic, and racial barriers to form healthy relationships that continue beyond the school day.
Strong Family
Partnerships
Parents hold a God-given role as their children’s first teachers, therefore strong family partnerships are essential to the Imago Dei community. We honor and reinforce the primary role of parents through:
+ Prioritizing effective communication between teachers and families
+ Offering literacy materials and curriculum resources to the Imago Dei community
+ Encouraging parent involvement in classroom activities, special programs, and field trips
+ Hosting Family Fun Curriculum Nights and school-wide celebrations
+ Providing significant tuition support to lessen the financial burden for qualified families
Lifelong Learning
No matter our age or season of life, we believe every member of the Imago Dei community is designed to delight in the wonder of the natural world, the process of creative expression, and the excitement of engaging new skills and ideas. We intentionally design our classrooms, our curriculum, and our family programs to promote the joy of lifelong learning. We seek out opportunities to learn with and from each other.