About Shepherd

Cultivating excellence with a heart for God.

Shepherd Christian School is a Pre-K through 8th Grade, discipleship-model covenant school in Northern Virginia — partnering with parents to shepherd the hearts and academics of every student.

A Shepherd teacher instructing a student
Our Mission

Shepherding the hearts and academics of every student.

We equip every child with a proven academic foundation, a heart shaped by Scripture, and the character to lead and serve. Small classes. Joyful learning. A true partnership with parents who have a real voice in their children's education.

What We Believe

Our core commitments.

Biblical Worldview

A Christ-centered worldview is integrated into every subject — weekly chapel, daily Bible class, Scripture memorization, and a monthly Christian character focus.

Joyful Learning

Small classes, hands-on science labs, weekly music, art, and PE, and DMV field trips that bring history to life.

Partnering with Parents

As a discipleship-model covenant school, parents have a real voice — we walk alongside families for the long journey.

Our Community

Everyday life at Shepherd.

Morning arrival
Morning arrival
First day of school
First day of school
Kindergarten classroom
Kindergarten classroom
Character celebrations
Character celebrations
Governance & Board

A ministry of Church514.

Shepherd Christian School is a ministry and extension of Church514. SCS is managed by its own governing Board of Directors, which is accountable to the Elder Board of Church514 for financial integrity and vision.

Clint & Kami Collins
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Dustin & Liz Montano
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Oscar & Lorena Vargus
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Stephanie Romano
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