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December 03, 2023

Legislative Lessons

In concert with the unit on the legislative branch, eighth grade civics students are learning what it takes for a bill to become a law.

Andrew Blair by Andrew Blair in Academics
Banner students broke up into committees to discuss and pass legislation.

Class members went through the process of coming up with an idea for a new bill, breaking up into Committees to approve, disapprove, change or modify the bill. Bills that made it out of committee were presented on the 'Senate' floor to discuss and vote on. Students chose which state they wanted to represent as senators. 

Students were pretty passionate about some of the topics they supported or opposed. They enjoyed being able to voice their opinion while they 'had the floor.' They realized it's not easy to get a bill through all the steps necessary to become a law.

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Andrew Blair enhances Banner Christian School's outreach as Communications Coordinator, managing diverse media platforms.
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Banner Christian School is a PreK4-12 program that is consistent with the Word of God. Considering paramount every child’s academic, emotional, physical, social and spiritual needs, Banner Christian School is dedicated to developing and educating the whole person to the glory of God.

Chesterfield

5831 Courthouse Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832

804-276-5200
Directions

Connect With Us

Culpeper

754 Germanna Hwy
Culpeper, VA 22701

540-445-5345
Directions

Connect With Us

Banner Christian School admits students of any race, color, gender and national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students of the school. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, birth gender or national or ethnic origin in administering its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered policies. The Nondiscriminatory Policy of Banner Christian School also includes the hiring of faculty or administrative staff. Banner makes no distinction concerning an individual’s race or ethnic background because we acknowledge that there can be no preferential treatment with God (Romans 2:11). We are bound to extend our ministry to all we can reach if we carry out our Lord’s Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20). Being distinctly Christian, Banner Christian School emphasizes the need for a personal commitment to Jesus Christ.  Accordingly, students and their families are encouraged to be faithful attendees of a local Christian church.

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