CARE Values 

Our school system’s values can be described by the acronym CARE:

Christ-Centered – We will be Christ-centered in all that we are and in all that we do. We seek to build a Christian school where students can be introduced to the supremacy of Christ in all matters. We will seek to establish all aspects of life and learning on the Word of God, leading to a firm commitment to Christ and His Kingdom. Our faculty and staff will seek to integrate Christian faith in all learning and doing, based on the supposition that all truth is God’s truth with no contradiction between Holy Scripture and that which is revealed through creation.

Accessible and Affordable – Being Christ-centered, we follow Jesus’ example of making Himself available to all that would come to Him. He did not set Himself aside for the most privileged or most affluent but rather was welcoming to all that wanted to hear. Therefore, our goal is to provide an opportunity for Christian education for as many students and families as possible.

Relationally Focused on Christ, Faculty, Fellow Students, the World – Our desire is for each student to know Christ personally by faith. Additionally, hearing His command to love one another, we seek to create a culture focused on godly relationships where both our faculty and students visibly demonstrate their love and value for one another. Finally, we will commit to being a witness of Christ’s love to the world in all our words and actions.

Equipping Students with Excellence – We believe that we are called to equip and develop students to possess a biblical worldview and a heart for Christ that they may grow in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man. Therefore, we believe that a commitment to excellence must motivate all we do. This comes from a desire to do all things for God’s glory. Thus, we dedicate ourselves to excellence in every area of our school. It is our desire that each student develop a lifelong love of learning impacting our world for the cause of Christ.

We hold to these values because we believe the following:

Supremacy of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ is the beginning and end of all we think and do. We recognize Him as the Source, Center and Head of all. He has been given authority by God the Father to rule over all, and every knee will one day bow to His Lordship. Humanism places man at the center of all things and sees human nature as
inherently good. Our view is that we exist for God’s glory alone and that man is inherently sinful and in desperate need of the salvation offered by Jesus Christ through His atoning death. Each child is encouraged to enter by faith into a relationship with Jesus Christ and grow in his/her knowledge of and relationship with Him. This includes daily submission and surrender of the entire self to His authority and leadership, recognizing His sovereign right to rule pre-eminently over us. Students are taught to submit all areas of their lives to Jesus so they might experience the joy and fullness of a daily relationship with Him.

“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything He might have the supremacy.” Colossians 1:15-18

Authority of the Bible

The foundation for all we teach and do is the only inerrant, infallible, authoritative Word of God. We seek to build within each student a biblical worldview, taking our definition and standard of truth from the Bible as opposed to the post-modern philosophy that truth is relative and subjective to the individual. The Bible itself is a central subject in the academic curriculum. Further, biblical truths are integrated into the learning experience of all subjects. Students learn how to process information and draw conclusions in the context of biblical truth, leading to a life that glorifies God. 

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 

Partnership with families

We believe that God has given parents the ultimate responsibility for the education of their children. We serve as an extension of the home, partnering with parents and serving families in the intellectual and spiritual discipleship of their children. We provide to families the highest quality of education known to us. We believe that God has created each child as unique and worthy of our utmost attention. Further to our partnership with families, we seek to bring God’s light, grace, and truth to our broader community. 

“These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Academic excellence

We seek to prepare the student to retain knowledge, think logically and analytically, communicate effectively, and succeed in living out God’s calling on his/her life. Within that context, every teacher is passionate about his/her subject and has exceptional qualification to perform his/her role with excellence. High academic standards are maintained for each student, with the expectation that each can succeed. Every child is encouraged to maximize his/her learning potential and develop a lifelong love for learning.

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not
need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15

Cultivation of Christ-like character

We believe that education is not just about training the mind with knowledge, but also training the heart. Students are taught to love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love their neighbors as themselves. As students grow in their relationship to God, they will glorify Him through their interactions with others. A student's relationships with fellow students, parents, and teachers will be Christ-centered and edifying. We recognize the role of the Holy Spirit in the development of Christ- like character in the student. Key virtues that are fostered include honesty, respect for authority and others, self-discipline, courage, compassion, service, responsible stewardship, perseverance, and good citizenship.

“For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your
knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 2 Peter 1:5-8