PHILOSOPHY OF CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
We recognize that the first classroom is the family home. The family is the basic training ground for the education and development of the child. We believe that the home and the school, as they work together in God's design, are a solid working foundation for the teaching, developing, and maturing of each child. The parents have primary responsibility for their child's education; therefore, a close home/school relationship is vital. Open channels of communication and involvement are extremely important for the total well-being of the student.
Calvary Christian School believes in:
1. Spiritual Salvation, Growth, and Development
•To lead each child to a personal acceptance of Jesus Christ as Savior
•To develop a well-balanced and Christ-like character
•To awaken the realization that God has a purpose for each life
•To develop, from Scripture, the ability to find help independently
•To give knowledge, love, and understanding of the Bible
•To instill a sense of responsibility for the lost that will lead to Biblical witnessing
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23
We believe the only hope of salvation is through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross at Calvary, as indicated in the following scriptures:
"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23
"But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8
"Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Romans 5:1
"For by grace you have been saved through faith and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9
2. Christ–centered Academic Development
•To offer a high standard of Christ-centered academics
•To encourage the student to think clearly, logically, and independently
•To equip the student for his life’s ministry
•To stress wisdom, understanding, discernment, and knowledge of the Word of God
“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and men.” Luke 2:52
3. Social Development
•To build Christian character into the life of the student
•To live uprightly with his fellow man
•To build a Christ-controlled personality
•To practice good citizenship
•To respect authority
“Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.” Ephesians 6:10
4. Physical Development
•To develop a respect for the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit
•To teach intelligent care of the body
•To participate in wholesome forms of recreation
•To teach Biblical purity
“Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” I Corinthians 3:16
