You may have heard the phrase “whole child education” during your search for a school for your child. But what does it actually mean for you and your family and what are the benefits?
Simply put, a whole child education means that school is about more than just test scores. It means your child is seen, supported, and challenged as a complete person — mind, body and heart.
According to ASCD, one of the nation’s leading education organizations, a whole child approach ensures that every student is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. Research backs this up: studies involving more than 270,000 students found that schools focusing on the whole child saw an 11 percentile-point gain in academic achievement compared to schools that didn’t.
In other words, when kids feel safe and supported, they learn better.
At The Genesis School, whole child education is the foundation of our philosophy. Our scholars receive rigorous, college-prep academics alongside character education coursework, mentoring through community nonprofit partners, on-site counseling support, real-world capstone projects, and weekly school-wide celebrations. We believe that a scholar who knows who they are and feels valued is a scholar who can achieve anything.
Our motto says it all: Ethical Minds. Leading Hearts. Respectful Souls.
Whether your child needs more structure, more challenge, more support, or simply a fresh start, there is a place for them at Genesis.
Enroll your scholar at The Genesis School for Fall 2026. PreK–8. Located on Cleveland’s west side. Free for most Cleveland families.
Visit gogenesisschool.org to learn more.
About The Genesis School The Genesis School is a high-performing, private school enrolling scholars in grades PreK–8 in Cleveland, Ohio. Founded by Marshall Emerson III, a Cleveland educator with a proven track record of launching successful schools across NE Ohio, Genesis offers families a private school experience — rigorous academics, joyful culture, whole-child support, and moral foundation — at no cost to families. Every scholar at Genesis is welcomed, valued, and prepared for college-prep high school and beyond. Our doors open to every Cleveland K-8 scholar this fall. Enroll for 2026-27 and learn more at gogenesisschool.org and on Facebook and Instagram.
