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[quote=Anonymous]We are a non-religous, non-Christian background family at NPS (National Presbyterian School) and consider the religious elements to be a positive. If you are interested in the school you should definitely attend a chapel and see how it feels for you.

The kids attend a short chapel once a week in the morning. In lower division it's in the gym, for upper division in the church. In LD chapel, which is where we still are, the kids sing a few sweet songs (e.g. this little light of mine) and they have a short lesson or bible story that connects to the school values. Chapel is also an opportunity for the little kids to have leadership roles and speak in front of large audiences. For many first graders it is their first time standing in front of an audience and it helps them develop poise and confidence.

A few times a year there are special, all-school chapels (e.g. Thanksgiving, Christmas). These are cherished traditions that bring the school community together. The older kids can do handbell or choir at the all school chapels and there are opportunities for solo or small group singing.

In chapel the school also celebrates other religions (e.g. Jewish holidays and Diwali). When the kids are older they take religion class and learn about other world religions as well.

My DC comes home from school talking about what it means to be a good person and how to treat people. When I think about leaving NPS someday it is the chapel traditions that I am the saddest to leave.  [/quote]

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