HISTORY

The St. Stephens Creative Leaning Center formerly (St. Stephens Christian Academy) was established in 2004, when former Pastor, Rev.Dr. William A. Gray, III asked Mrs. Lucille Jennings, a former school principal, to help implement a Christian based early education school. Rev. Dr. William A. Gray, III was the pastor of St. Stephens A.M.E. Church from October 1986 to April 2017. Pastor Gray wanted a school that would help reduce academic failure in students.

Mrs. Jennings studied many programs resulting in a curriculum respected by parents and educators for its ability to produce successful students. Mrs. Jennings agreed to serve gratis as the administrator. When the Academy first opened in the fall of 2005 our Kindergarten enrollment was 6 (six). As the years have progressed, the enrollment has increased resulting in the addition of 3 (three) additional grades. We now serve Kindergarten through fourth grade.

The school is governed by a Board of Directors who meets regularly. The school has been approved by the Maryland Department of Non-Public Schools. St. Stephens Creative Leaning Center is also a member in good standing of ACSI (Associated ChristianSchools International).

Objectives

To motivate students to be spiritual as well as academic learners.
Provide students with teachers and administrators who are qualified and competent.
Provide a safe, secure, civil and orderly learning environment.
Increase the level of parent, family, community and business support and involvement.
To help students grow according to his/her potential.

Non-Discrimination Policy

St. Stephens Creative Leaning Center admits students of any race, color, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, or other school-administrated programs