WHY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION?
We have a mandate from God and a responsibility to train our children in the ways of the Lord, while also being sure they are getting a quality education.
So, why Christian Education?
- Christian schools reflect the values of the church and family.
- Christian schools offer a better level of instruction. This is demonstrated year after year in national standardized test scores.
- Christian school students grow spiritually stronger in a Christian environment.
- Christian school teachers teach the Christian worldview, not the worldview that focuses on relativism and materialism.
- Christian schools support the family as the number one institution in our society.
- Christian schools have reasonable standards of discipline, and hold the children accountable for their actions
- Christian schools instill a spirit of service. It is taught that we should be contributors to society, not just takers.
- Parents are encouraged to participate in their child’s education through volunteer activities. Christian schools are in partnership with the parent, not in an adversarial relationship.
- Christian schools believe that your child is a gift from God, and that God has a good plan for him or her. Each child is seen as special, and with meaningful potential that we are privileged to help the child identify and realize.
- Research reveals that students who attend church regularly, participate in church youth activities and are enrolled in Christian schools are significantly less prone to risky behavior and have a substantially brighter view of life and its purpose.