Educational Objectives

I.        Concerning spiritual and moral development, graduates of Grace Christian School:

A.  understand that the Holy Scripture, including its basic doctrines and precepts, is God’s revelation of Himself and is His intended standard for faith and living;

B.   understand and personally accept salvation by Grace through faith in Jesus Christ;

C.  understand the Lordship of Christ, pursue intimacy with God, and demonstrate love for God by obedience to His commandments;

D.  exhibit ethical and moral application of a biblical world-view in all areas of personal life as well as national and global concerns;

E.   understand that they are uniquely created in the image and likeness of God and possess the potential to develop their personhood and affect their family, church and world for Christ; and

F.   embrace biblical excellence in the pursuit of education as a means of being a good steward of the gifts that God has given them.

II.      Concerning academic/intellectual development, graduates of Grace Christian School:

A.  commit to developing their God-given intellectual potential through all areas of study;

B.   pursue knowledge as a means of knowing and understanding God more fully;

C.  possess a comprehensive command of communication skills including reading, writing, speaking, and listening;

D.  demonstrate critical thinking skills in research, logic, and problem solving;

E.   demonstrate the ability to perceive and cope with ambiguity and opposing viewpoints;

F.   integrate an appreciation of God’s creation with a sense of ethical and moral stewardship of both the environment and human culture;

G.  understand that biblically-based education includes development of the physical and aesthetic part of man as well as the academic part; and

H.  pursue Godly wisdom and discernment in applying knowledge to life situations.

III.    Concerning personal and social development, graduates of Grace Christian School:

A.  understand that they are made by God in His own image, are unique in personality and potential, and have a unique role to fill in God’s plan for the world;

B.   honor Christ by respecting the unique worth of others;

C.  internalize a biblical concept of the roles of society, marriage, home, and church;

D.  embrace a strong work ethic and derive satisfaction from progressive achievement;

E.   recognize Jesus Christ as the model for spiritual, emotional, social, and academic development; and

F.   continue to model servanthood by seeking opportunities for service in the home, church, and community.