Village Christian School is a private school established in 1994 though the diligent and faithful efforts of Dwight and Kitty Hesson. It is located on the property owned and operated under the auspice of Mid-Western Children’s Home.
The school is chartered by the Ohio Department of Education and is accredited to give high school diplomas to every student who successfully completes the requirements for graduation from the 12th grade. The school serves students 7th through 12th grade. Students receive instruction in core courses, plus electives such as health, home economics, speech and cultural research.
The school is staffed by a 100% highly qualified faculty. Students also receive therapeutic services including group and individual counseling, family counseling, and even community support and home bound services.
"Exploring Academic Excellence for Every Student"
OUR PROGRAM
FACILITIES
Mid-Western Children’s Home shares its 167 acre campus with Village Christian School. The complex includes 2 basketball gymnasiums, baseball and soccer fields, campground, and a 14 acre lake.
VILLAGE is committed to providing its students with the latest in technology available with its computer lab and classrooms. We also have a home economics lab that is utilized for life skills development.
PLACEMENT PROCESS
For alternative placement at VILLAGE, referrals must be made by the home school district. The option of placement at VILLAGE can be discussed during an IEP meeting. District officials will then contact VILLAGE to schedule an intake meeting that would be held at our facility.
TYPICAL STUDENT
Our students might exhibit one or more of the following:
- Poor Peer Relationships
- Truancy/Poor School Performance
- Learning Differences
- ADD/ADHD
- Depression / Disrespect
- Adoption/ Divorce/ Family Issues
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Reactive Attachment Disorder
- Poor Anger Management
- Immaturity / Impulsivity
- Bi-Polar Disorder
- Mood Difficulties
- Low Self Esteem
- Addictions
- Asperger’s Syndrome Trait or Diagnosis
