The STREAM program at Bracken offers the best of both worlds. Through a unique Hybrid Model, students experience a blend of on-campus instruction with passionate teachers and at-home learning. This approach allows families to take an active role in their child’s education while still giving students the benefit of classroom learning, friendships, and a strong sense of community.
At Bracken, we see education as a partnership between school and family, united by a commitment to a Biblically-centered foundation. The STREAM model gives families the flexibility and balance they desire, while students enjoy both academic excellence and spiritual growth. It’s a program that allows students to thrive—developing independence, building meaningful relationships, and strengthening their faith—all while parents remain closely involved in their child’s journey.
Students in grades K-7 attend classes two days per week, while grades 8-12 attend three days. New concepts are taught on campus, and home days involve completing teacher-designed lesson plans under parental supervision. These days are still considered school days and include independent work, studying, and projects. On-campus instruction is accelerated, covering about two lessons per day, with physical education, lunch, and recess held alongside traditional peers. Optional elementary electives, such as art, music, home economics, and STEM, are available on select Fridays for an additional fee.
In our STREAM program, any work not completed in class may be sent home to finish. At home, you are not responsible for introducing new concepts; your child’s teacher will teach and prepare them during on-campus days. You will simply support your student by guiding them through the lesson plans provided in your Family Portal.
Lesson plans are created by paid accredited teachers and to be strictly followed by students and families with all home day work due on the following school day or due date specified by the teacher.
A general rule of thumb for home campus length of day for hybrid model type schools is the grade plus one hour of required work to be completed in the “satellite classroom” at home (ex. 4th grade = 5 hours; capping out at 6-7 hours).
This rule, of course, varies according to the need and increases a bit as students progress to higher grades. If a student is academically strong in a particular area, perhaps less time will be needed. If a student is weak in a subject or the subject is particularly challenging, then more time will be needed.
Some curriculum mirrors what is implemented in Traditional classrooms, while other subjects are unique to STREAM based on the accelerated pace of on campus school days and the partnership with families on home campus days.
All Bracken Christian School curriculum and instruction is delivered within the context of a Biblical worldview.
K5 Stream - Scope and Sequence
Kindergarten – 7th Grade
Two days on campus: Either Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday (optional half-day of electives on Friday)
8th - 12th Grade
Three days on campus: Tuesday, Thursday & half-day Friday
Friday electives
Electives will vary each year depending on enrollment and interest.
For on-campus days, your child will attend a full day of classes:
Elementary: 8:00 A.M. - 3:15 P.M.
Secondary: 8:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
On home days, the parent or tutor acts as a co-teacher under the guidance and direction of the BCS classroom teacher using the provided lesson plans.
670 Old Boerne Road
Bulverde, TX 78163
Bracken Christian School,
670 Old Boerne Rd,
Bulverde, TX 78163,
United States
