FLORIDA SCHOOLS SEE ENROLLMENT INCREASE
by Frank Runnels
The opening enrollment in Florida Conference schools has increased by 17% over last year. There are currently 2,756 students enrolled in Christian education throughout the Conference.
These enrollment figures do not include 900 kids who are in early childhood classrooms, which is the largest number in the North American Division. More than 150 teachers assist with this program that acts as a feeder system for Conference elementary schools.
The Adventist school system was ordained by Christ. It is intentional that Christ can have the highest priority. The students are beginning to learn to share and to be missional. Teachers enjoy working in the Adventist system because of the freedom involved.
There are currently 30 schools in the Conference, and that number is steadily increasing. Several constituencies are planning to reactivate former schools or organize new ones for next year.