Mission and Values
Mission
The Christ School partners with families to provide academic excellence through an individualized, Christ-centered educational experience
6 Defining Characteristics
Each school has certain qualities and beliefs which determine who they are and how they educate their students. Here at The Christ School you will find the characteristics that define who we are.
We Love God
First and foremost, The Christ School loves God. God and His Son, our Savior, are at the core of everything we do. From our daily chapel, to the integration of the Bible and a Biblical worldview in all of our classes. From how we pray for our students and families, to our staff’s personal spiritual walks, we are a Jesus Christ school. Everything we do points to Him.
We Love Others
The Christ School is defined by the way we love others. This love can be seen in the way we interact with our staff, students and families. This love can be seen by how we serve each other and our community. We don’t go through life focused on how we can make our lives better, but instead we focus on how we can make others’ lives better. We show grace and we don’t avoid the hard conversations or ignore the hurt and pain of others. We rally around each other during times of great need and we show love through small meaningful interactions with each other every day. The spiritual fruit or evidence of our love is everywhere because we do not love with words or with speech, but with actions and in truth.
We Are Family Friendly
The Christ School focuses on what is best for our families. We thoughtfully approach every decision considering first how we can best serve our students and families.
We Exude Joy
The Christ School is filled with a contagious joy. Our staff considers it a privilege to work here. It is a blessing from God that we get to spend our time helping children develop into great learners and become the men and women God created them to be. This joy is seen every day through interactions in our classrooms, offices and hallways.
We Are Constantly Improving
The Christ School is actively seeking and experimenting with ways to make our school better. In every classroom and office, around every event and program we are constantly reflecting and willing to take risks to make things better.
We Develop Great Learners
The Christ School is dedicated to providing the best education for the next generation. We are committed to not only improving the way we help students acquire knowledge but we also focus on the skills we help them develop. We intentionally incorporate the 4Cs of education into every classroom and program – critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creative problem solving. Specific attention is also given to tap into a student’s natural curiosity as teachers spend less time giving answers and more time developing problems. We believe this approach to education will lead to more durable learning and help students embrace a growth mindset and desirable difficulties. As a result, our students develop greater levels of perseverance and see failure not as something which defines them, but as a key step on the path to success.
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Christian Beliefs and Convictions at TCS
God the Father
Father and Creator of the universe - Genesis 1 and 2
Jesus Christ the Son
The incarnation of God in the person of Jesus of Nazareth - The Gospels
The Holy Spirit
The presence of God in the world and in the believer - Acts 2:1-21
The Bible
The inspired and authoritative word of God serving as the source for faith and practice for all people - II Tim 3:16
The Church
The universal fellowship of Jesus Christ’s followers - Acts 2:42-47
Baptism
The sign of God’s faithful covenant via the atoning work of Jesus Christ indicating initiation into the Church community as practiced and commanded by Jesus Christ - Acts 2:38-39, Matthew 28:16-20
The Lord’s Supper
A practice and command of Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit draws us towards greater holiness as the bread and the fruit of the vine represent the sacrificial body and blood of Christ. As Jesus illustrated within the context of the Jewish Seder meal, the bread and cup symbolize the New Covenant between God and all people. - Luke 22:7-23, l Cor.11:17-26
Forgiveness of Sin
Sin, the separation of all creatures from the holy God, is forgiven through the atoning work of Jesus Christ in His crucifixion. - Col. 1:15-20
Holy Living
In grateful response to the atoning work of Christ and the Holy Spirit’s regenerative work, Christians are called to live out Godly habits, set worthy examples and steward their resources of time, talent and treasures. Holy living involves practicing Biblical virtues motivated only by the desire to honor a holy God. - Col. 2:16-23, Genesis 1:28
Life Everlasting
The resurrection of Jesus Christ ensures life everlasting for those who confess to believe in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. - Romans 10:9-10
Marriage
Marriage is a covenantal relationship created and entered into by God and a man and a woman. Sexual behavior is a gift from God that is to be enjoyed with fidelity in the covenant of marriage between a man and a woman and there must be chastity in singleness. -Ephesians 5:30-33, 1 Cor. 6:12-20
Kingdom Building
Being called to obedience by God’s grace, Christians extend to one another and all people the same love, grace, mercy and justice shown by Christ. Through preaching, teaching and support of mission work in our communities and around the world, Christians begin to build God’s Kingdom. – I Cor. 13, Micah 6:8, Isaiah 61