LEARNING and provides education focused on Christian character formation and academic excellence. CCS is a member of the Oregon Schools Activities Association, offering soccer, basketball and volleyball to grades 9-12, as well as performing arts opportunities for students. INFORMATION: 2731 SW Airport Way 541-548-7803, www. centralchristianschools.com. Spokesman file photo Redmond Proficiency Academy students file in during the charter school’s 2019 graduation ceremony at the Deschutes County fair- grounds. Private Schools Central Christian Schools A comprehensive preschool through high school since 1992, CCS is accredited by ACSI and AdvancED St. Thomas Academy St. Thomas offers a Catholic-based education for grades preK-8 in alignment with Oregon’s Core Academic Standards and is accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission. The school is located adjacent to St. Thomas Catholic Church. INFORMATION: 1720 NW 19th St. 541-548-3785, www. redmondacademy.com. High Desert Montessori Montessori method teaching curriculum offered at a private school for children six months to 12 years old. Teaching is focused on individualized understanding and practical application requirements in each subject instead of grades and tests. INFORMATION: 536 SW 12th St., 541-213-8682, www.highdesertmontessori.org Page 53