Many schools are cutting arts education, but Ramsey wants to ensure her students have access to such programs.
“I feel like that is a chance for students to develop their confidence,” she said.
Emmanuel Academy also will offer Bible classes as electives, and Ramsey said she hopes churches will allow students to present holiday programs to their congregations.
“Emmanuel means ‘God with us,’” Ramsey said. “That name was not chosen just because it was a beautiful name. It was chosen because of that meaning.”
Teachers at the school also hope to teach students good stewardship by providing ways to give back to the community.
For students moving beyond eighth grade, the school is considering partnerships with virtual high schools and universities’ online programs, Evans said.
School leaders also could guide students into an adult education program or develop a high school program at Emmanuel, she said.
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