Principals Clinic

March 23 - March 25, 2009

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Dr. and Mrs. Horton

Dr. Horton
An outstanding leader in the Christian school movement since 1954, Dr. Horton has shared his practical organizational principles and commitment to biblical foundations with thousands of Christian school administrators.

Mrs. Horton
Having led in the development of A Beka Book, Mrs. Horton sets the overall direction for textbooks and curriculums, and personally edits many materials.

Practical helps for operating a successful Christian school

Principals Clinic is designed to guide schools in building a foundation which ensures the best academic and spiritual results as well as growth in numbers and in quality of education. Valuable methods, materials, and experience developed for over 50 years are made available.

“Hearing about your curriculum is one thing, but seeing it actually work in the classroom really proves what can be done with the average student.”— Pennsylvania

Key Features

Clinic Session

Pointers for success in administrative methods
Experienced administrators present winning ideas, demonstrate effective administrative methods, and answer questions.

School construction, furnishings, and operations
You will benefit from innovative ideas that Pensacola Christian has pioneered in many areas, especially good business operations.

Effective PTMs and Programs
Observe proven techniques to get the most out of your Parent-Teacher Meetings and to design creative grade programs.

Multi-grade DVD demonstration classroom
You can attend a demonstration using state-of-the-art DVD to conduct a one-room, multigrade Christian school in which master teachers instruct the different grade levels. You’ll learn how a Christian school can operate with minimum expenses and limited facilities.

Classroom observation
See Pensacola Christian Academy classes K—12 in action with A Beka teaching methods and materials.

Principal/Administrator Tracks

Who May Attend?

First-Year Track

Second-Year Track

  • Principals/Administrators
  • Acting and prospective Christian school supervisors
  • Those starting a Christian school
  • Pastors
  • Board members
The three Principals Clinic tracks should be attended consecutively, since each builds upon the previous year. Valuable materials are given that are distinctive to each track and available only to delegates in that track.
  • Personnel procedures
  • Business procedures
  • Christian school philosophy
  • Keys to kindergarten success
  • Elementary curriculum
  • Secondary curriculum (gr. 7—12)
  • Practical suggestions for operating and/or starting a school
  • Admission and evaluation of students
  • Observations in kindergarten, elementary, and secondary
  • Integrating Christian principles into academics
  • Characteristics of a supervisor
  • How to observe
  • Helping teachers to be successful
  • Qualities of an administrator and operational ideas
  • Smooth beginning and ending of school year
  • Elementary academics (gr. 1—6)
  • Setting up a nursery school
  • Secondary academics (gr. 7—12)
  • Music curriculum
  • Building school spirit through high school clubs and parties
  • Patterns for high school scheduling
  • Developing a library
  • Cumulative records procedures
  • Office procedures
  • Observations in kindergarten, elementary, secondary
  • How to solve common problems of new or weak teachers
  • Communicating with your faculty
  • Faculty-parent-supervisor relationships
  • Discipline

“It was a tremendous blessing for me to attend the Principals Clinic. I returned with fresh vision for our school, ready to move into our plans for the next school year.”— Mexico

Third-Year Track

  • Attend any sessions and visit any area of the school’s operation.

Office Management Track

Who May Attend?

Track Focus

  • Principals/Administrators
  • Persons in charge of office procedures
  • Secretaries and office personnel
Whether you have one office worker or many, this program will provide help in many areas.

“I appreciated the opportunity to participate in this Clinic. It helped me understand the call God has placed on my life. I have a responsibility to do His will.”— Georgia

“The Clinic is very comprehensive with attention to many details. I especially enjoyed the practical suggestions dealing with daily operation.”— Texas

  • The receptionist
  • Your office
  • Purchasing
  • Secretarial procedures
  • Get the money
  • Handling your school clinic
  • Handling priorities
  • Cumulative records
  • Ordering and processing shipments
  • Procedures for orientation day
  • Equipping your office

Important Times

Educational Consultant

Check-In

Monday, March 23, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. CT

Administration Building
Pensacola Christian College
250 Brent Lane

Sessions begin and end

Sessions begin promptly at 2:30 p.m. on Monday; plan to arrive early. Last session ends 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 25.

Cost

$70 per delegate (if postmarked by March 9); $75 at the Clinic (or if postmarked after March 9).

Fee includes special materials, meals (Monday dinner through Wednesday lunch), and coffee breaks. Refunds on fees are given for those who cancel reservations by phone at least one week prior to the Clinic.

Class Observation

Apply early online or mail your application and registration fee (checks payable to Pensacola Christian College) to:

Principals Clinic
Pensacola Christian College
P.O. Box 18000
Pensacola, FL 32523-9160
U.S.A.

Note! Reservations are limited. It is suggested that you send in your application at least one month prior to the Clinic. Please mail early.

Please do not make nonrefundable airline reservations until Clinic reservations have been confirmed by mail.

Accommodations

Campus House

Rooms are available 365 days a year in the beautifully decorated Campus House located across from the College. Cost for single or double occupancy room with a private bath is $44-$79 (plus tax) per night. Deposit for one night is required. Deposits are refunded up to one week prior to arrival date. For Campus House reservations, call 1-800-443-7742.

Guests need to make their own reservations for overnight accommodations.

Important Notes

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“I enjoyed the Clinic and was very impressed with the Curriculum. Since that time, we have decided to go ahead and start a small Christian school.”— Texas

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The Principals Clinic is held in Pensacola, FL at Pensacola Christian College.
  • Principals Clinic
    Pensacola Christian College
    P.O. Box 18000
    Pensacola, FL 32523-9160
    U.S.A.
  • Phone (850) 478-8496, Ext. 2828
     
  • For Campus House reservations, call 1-800-443-7742.
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(A valid Credit Card is required.)