Shining Light Christian Academy
A K-5 private school needed a website that would build trust with prospective families, answer their questions before they called, and make enrollment feel easy. The result: a professional online presence that works as hard as their teachers do.
The Challenge
Shining Light Christian Academy is a private school serving grades K-5 out of Elkins First Baptist Church in West Virginia. They needed a professional web presence that would help prospective families learn about their curriculum, meet the staff, and start the enrollment process.
The site needed to feel warm and trustworthy while being easy for staff to reference when talking with parents. Key requirements included a staff directory with bios, gallery of student activities, detailed curriculum information, and a clear admissions path. As a nonprofit qualifying for our 20% Christian organization discount, keeping costs manageable was important.
What We Built
Interactive Staff Directory
12 staff members organized by role (administration, teachers, specialists) with photos and bios. Easy to browse on any device — click a name to learn more about each team member.
28-Photo Gallery
A curated gallery of student activities, field trips, and performances. Images load fast and look sharp, so families can see what school life is really like.
Curriculum & Admissions
Detailed academics page covering 8 subject areas with grade-level progression. Admissions page with a clear 3-step enrollment process, HOPE Scholarship information, and 6 FAQs.
Secure Contact Form
Smart contact form that blocks spam and delivers real inquiries straight to the school. Parents get a polished confirmation email, and staff never miss a message.
The Impact
Enrollment Made Easy
Parents can now learn about curriculum, meet the staff, and start enrollment online — no phone tag required. The 3-step admissions path removes friction from the decision.
Professional First Impression
Families researching schools now see a polished, modern site that matches the quality of education SLCA provides — building trust before they ever walk through the door.
Found on Google
Search engine optimization and rich result formatting help SLCA show up when parents search for private schools in the Elkins, WV area.
Staff Empowered
Teachers and administrators now have a resource they can share with prospective families — a link that answers the most common questions and showcases what makes SLCA special.
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