When Delaware County Christian School opened in September 1950, it had 58 students in grades K-5 and classrooms in a rented Springfield church.
More than 75 years later, DC serves students from PK2 through 12th grade on two campuses. This month, families can see both up close.
DC will host its Lower Campus Open House on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. in Devon.
The Upper Campus Open House follows on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 9 to 11 a.m. in Newtown Square.
From a Rented Church to Two Campuses
A group of parents founded DC in 1950. They wanted their children educated in a Christian environment.
In 1955, the school purchased the former 11-acre George Strawbridge Estate on Malin Road.
That property grew into today’s Upper Campus. DC graduated its first senior class three years later.
Today, the Lower Campus at 905 South Waterloo Road in Devon serves students in PK2 through fifth grade.
The Upper Campus at 462 Malin Road in Newtown Square serves grades six through 12.
The Open House is More Than a Tour
The Open Houses are designed to show families what a day at DC actually looks like.
Visitors will explore classrooms and campus spaces. They will meet Head of School Dan Steinfield and hear from DC parents, students and faculty about their experiences.
Each family will tour campus with a student or parent ambassador, giving parents a chance to ask the questions that matter most to them.
“Our deep hope is for families to experience Delaware County Christian School’s flourishing Christian community, observe our magnificent campuses, and explore what makes DC a leader in Christian education,” said Anne Pieters Goneau ’92, the school’s Director of Enrollment.
“Open House is a time for parents to encounter firsthand The DC Distinctives and how we prepare our students for a life of impact through an innovative and exemplary education rooted in Christ.”
What Families Will Experience
Throughout the morning, families will learn about four areas DC considers central to the student experience: rigorous academics, spiritual formation, athletics and fine arts.
The school describes its approach as an innovative college-preparatory education rooted in Christ and focused on preparing students for a life of impact.
For parents weighing a private school, the visit offers something websites and brochures cannot.
Families can watch how students and teachers interact and get a feel for the campus.
They can learn about academic expectations and extracurricular opportunities, and ask how DC approaches each stage of a student’s development.
How to Attend the Open House
Families with younger children should attend the Oct. 15 Lower Campus Open House in Devon.
Those exploring middle or high school should visit the Upper Campus in Newtown Square on Oct. 20.
Both events run from 9 to 11 a.m. Registration is available through Delaware County Christian School’s Open House page.
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