Student Life
LOWER SCHOOL STUDENT LIFE
In Lower School at Prince of Peace Christian, students develop math and literacy skills. Integrated social studies units at each grade level provide opportunities for students to apply basic skills to learn about topics in depth. Students build an understanding of the scientific process as they explore life, environmental and physical sciences.
Students have special study classes in art, music, physical education, computer, Spanish (K-Grade 5) and time set aside weekly to visit our Lower School Library. Our social, emotional, and faith curriculum helps students understand themselves as learners and sets the stage for collaboration, empathy and self-reliance.
Flik Independent Food ServicesWe are pleased to partner with Flik Independent School Dining (FlikISD) as our on-site lunch provider. Flik prepares fresh food each school day in our beautiful POPCS kitchen and dining hall. Chef Christopher and his staff offer healthy, nutritious (often locally sourced), and nourishing food and is committed to building strong bodies and sharp minds. The Flik meal plan is included in the POPCS cost of tuition.
With an eye for innovation and detail, Flik serves the POPCS community with campus-wide nutrition programs that educates and encourages students to make lifelong healthy food choices. Students with special culinary needs have access to talk with nutritionist or Chef Christopher about accommodations to provide safe offerings.
| Chef Christopher | 972.598.1164 | |
| Davita Lister, Food Service Director | 972.598.1164 |
Check out our POPCS School Menus and learn more about Flik Independent Dining Services.
W.I.N.G.S. (Where Imagination and Natural Gifts Soar)
WINGS is designed for students who exhibit high performance capability in an intellectual or creative area, demonstrate an unusual capacity for leadership, or excel in a specific academic field. The program is crafted to address and challenge the specific gifts, talents, and needs of individual students while providing a balance of cognitive development, thus challenging students to achieve educational excellence. Students attend two or three hours per week, depending upon their grade levels. Students are accepted into WINGS based upon classroom performance, teacher recommendation, and testing. Participation in this program requires an additional fee. For more information, contact WINGS Director, Debbie Pevehouse at 972.598.1023.
Eagle’s Nest (Academic Support)
The mission of the Eagle’s Nest is to assist students who have learning differences or remedial needs, while encouraging success, confidence and independent learning in a Christ-centered environment. Please contact Eagle's Nest Director Kimberly Warneke with any questions about this program.
The mission of the Eagle’s Nest is to assist students who have learning differences or remedial needs, while encouraging success, confidence and independent learning in a Christ-centered environment. Please contact Eagle's Nest Director Kimberly Warneke with any questions about this program.
Eagle’s Nest - Kindergarten - Grade 2
The Eagle’s Nest K-2 program provides accommodations and remediation to students in Kindergarten through Grade 2. This program is for students that are struggling in academic areas in the regular K-2 classrooms. Student enrolling in this program may be required to obtain further educational testing. It is a fee-based program, which is in addition to the regular tuition. Fees may be prorated for a portion of the year.
Eagle’s Nest – Grade 3 - 5
The Eagle’s Nest 3-5 program provides accommodations and remediation to students in Grades 3-5.This program offers three levels of assistance for students in grades 3-5 that are struggling in the academic areas of reading or math. Assistance on study skills in available for Grade 5 students enrolled in Eagle’s Nest. Students enrolling in this program may be requested to obtain further educational testing. This program is a fee-based program, which is in addition to the regular tuition. Fees may be prorated for a portion of the year.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & CLUBS (Some require an additional fee)
| PSIA Academic Team | Lego Robotics |
| Destination Imagination | POP Players - After School Program |
| Cub & Boy Scouts | Chess Club |
| Eagle's Wings Choir | Grade 5 Band |
| POPCS Pep Squad | Gymnastics |
| The Arts School - After School Program |
ATHLETICS
Physical education is a key part of education at POPCS. With creative and fun ways to be active our goal is to instill a life-long interest and commitment to exercise. School-sponsored Prince of Peace athletics begin in Middle School, but many POPCS Lower School students participate in city league sports at the following clubs:
| Town North YMCA | 214.357.8431 |
| Dallas North Soccer | 972.480.8860 |
| Plano Sports Authority | 972.424.5437 |
| Plano Youth Soccer | 972.422.7972 |
| Plano YMCA | 972.378.9622 |
| Prestonwood Sports Organization | 972.820.5227 |
POPCS PEP SQUAD (Preschool - Grade 4)
All children who would like to promote school spirit should join the Pep Squad. Students will meet once a week after school beginning in September. The squad performs at all pep rallies and in Eagle Stadium at one varsity football game during the season. Enrollment is by semester. For information contact Karen Blackwell.
POPCS GYMNASTICS - (Preschool - Grade 5)
The POPCS Gymnastics program is offered at an additional fee for students in Preschool through Grade 5. It’s a program designed to develop a child’s strength, flexibility, coordination and endurance. Gymnastics provides a fun and challenging learning experience. Interested students may participate in the trial class for free. Students attend gymnastics once a week during recess or PE classes. Information and pricing will be available soon in the Parent Place and online in the Eagle Family Corner. Completed forms and payment may be returned to the Parent Place drop box. For additional information contact Cheri Brooks.