Frequently Asked Questions

Our school hours are Monday thru Thursday (No school on Fridays)
Doors open at 7:30am.
Elementary day is 8:00am – 2:45pm
Middle and High School day is 8:15am – 3:15pm

“Schedule” is one of our 4 Pillars. Our 4-day school model provides our students and their families an opportunity on Fridays to invest themselves in activities which they are passionate about.

The BJU curriculum encompasses the SC standards and national standards, but they may be organized in a different structure or presented in a different order/grade level.
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Our average SAT and ACT scores were above the state and national averages in all tests and subtests. Our students score more than 1 grade level higher than the National Average on Standardized Test Scores. 

We offer a variety of after school activities such as athletics and clubs. We do not have an after school child care program at this time. There are a variety of programs in our area, however, and we do allow after school program buses to pick up during the dismissal line.

One of the pillars of Walnut Grove is our schedule. Our 4-day school model provides our students and their families an opportunity on Fridays to invest themselves in activities which they are passionate about. Our 4-day school model meets the SC Department of Education requirements and our accreditation requirements.  . 

Our school calendar is 145 days with the following planned breaks:
Labor Day
Fall Break (1 Week)
Thanksgiving Break (1 Week)
Christmas Break (2 Week)
MLK Day
Winter Break (1 Week)
Easter Break (1 Week)
Memorial Day

Early in the school year, our high schoolers retreat to a nearby retreat center for two days for a time of worship and fellowship together.

Most grades will take at least one field trip throughout the year.

We are not affiliated with a church.  We are an independent, non-denominational, Christian mission school.

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We do not offer bus transportation at this time. We do have small buses that help for field trips, sports practices, and transportation to athletic events.

The enrollment fee is separate from the tuition.  It consists of yearly fees such as materials, books, field trips, yearbook, testing, etc.  Gathering these all up front prevents fees throughout the year and helps the school plan and budget appropriately. 

We offer a variety of sports starting in 5th grade.  See our athletic website HERE.

We have an amazing Parent Involvement Team. You can learn more about the “PIT Crew” HERE.

November for Kindergarten, December for grades 1-12, Acceptances begin in February. We continue to take applications throughout the year for open seats and waitpools.

We have long had a policy prohibiting cell phone use (even prior to the state law prohibiting cell phone use in schools). We provide a lockbox for phones to be stored safely upon arrival and retrieved upon dismissal.

In the event of an emergency, students may use the phone at the front office desk to contact a parent.

We believe this policy has contributed significantly to the positive interpersonal soft skills we observe in our students.

Most students bring their lunch from home with an ice pack. Families also have the opportunity to sign up for a hot lunch with My Hot Lunchbox. 

Microwaves are provided in the cafeteria for student use.

Safely is our #1 priority.
We have established clear safety procedures and protocols that are consistently practiced and reviewed, and our staff is trained to respond thoughtfully and quickly in a variety of situations. We also maintain strong relationships with local emergency services to ensure we are prepared and supported when needed.

Although we don’t publish our full safety plan online for security reasons, we are happy to discuss any specific concerns a parent has. Contact the school office to schedule an appointment.

We recognize that technology plays an important role in today’s world, and we want our students to develop a healthy, thoughtful understanding of how to use it well. Our goal is not to avoid technology, but to approach it with purpose and balance.

In the classroom, we prioritize direct instruction, meaningful discussion, and strong teacher-student relationships rather than relying on screens as the primary teaching tool. We have found that this approach supports deeper focus, stronger engagement, and lasting learning.

At the same time, technology is incorporated in intentional ways. Teachers have access to shared classroom sets of laptops that can be reserved when they enhance a lesson or support specific learning goals. This allows students to gain practical experience with technology while keeping it in its proper place as a tool rather than a constant presence.

Our aim is to help students grow not only in knowledge, but also in wisdom and discernment, equipping them to use technology responsibly and faithfully in every area of life.