Our Philosophy of Education

Statesville Christian School is dedicated to educating the whole person (spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical) in the whole counsel of God as revealed in both nature and the Sacred Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments.
 
Because man was created a spiritual being whose chief purpose in life is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever, Statesville Christian School is committed to lead each student into a vital personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and to train the student to serve Christ in every area of life.  Such service will encompass family, church, nation, and world.
 
Because man was created a rational being, Statesville Christian School is committed to teach and train the student "to think God's thoughts after Him," and to "bring every thought captive to the obedience of Christ."  This will be accomplished by comprehensive Biblical integration in every academic discipline, and a focus on understanding the Scriptures and being able to apply them to every facet of life.
 
Moreover, the student will be prepared through a rigorous and comprehensive academic program and extracurricular activities to fulfill their calling to take their place in home, church, state and their vocation.  Each teacher will seek to develop within the student an inquiring mind and a mastery of the necessary skills to apply their knowledge in service to both God and man. Learning is a life-long process; therefore the educational program at Statesville Christian School seeks to foster in the student a love of learning and a desire to know God more fully as He has revealed Himself in both nature and the Scriptures.
 
Because man was created an emotional being, Statesville Christian School is committed to develop within the student emotional and psychological wholeness as reflected by appropriate self-assessment.  This means that students are taught to recognize the unique capabilities and limitations with which they have been endowed by their Creator. They are also taught to respond Biblically in their actions and interactions with others in the diverse circumstances of life.  The student is taught to be obedient to the two greatest commandments as set forth by Christ, namely:
 

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your
soul, and with all your mind… you shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
Matthew 22:37, 39 (NASV)

 
Because God created man a physical being, his body forms a part of his essence and is a gift from God. Therefore, the body is not to be rejected nor is it to be worshipped. Rather, the Christian's duty is to understand, care for, and develop it in discipline. The body of the Christian is the dwelling place of God's Holy Spirit.  As such, it is offered up to God for His use.
 
The educational program at Statesville Christian School is dedicated to doing all things for the glory of God. Therefore, there will be no place for mediocrity in any part of the school program or in student performance.  All members of the staff and student body will be expected to perform their responsibilities to the best of their God given abilities. The aim of Statesville Christian School is to achieve excellence throughout the educational program.

In light of this Educational Philosophy, we believe:

• Christian, faith-based education is essential to the achievement of our mission.
• Christian schools exist to support parents and the church in fulfilling the parents' biblical responsibility to educate children.
• Teaching God's Word, and teaching how to apply God's Word, is essential to education
  • All truth is God's truth.
  • It is important to have knowledge of and appreciation for the attributes of God.
  • The work of the Holy Spirit is essential.
  • Prayer is vital.
• Every individual is of value; all are uniquely created in the image of God.
• A personal relationship with Christ is essential.
• Every aspect of curriculum should be integrated with God's Word, including teaching on:
  • the natural world.
  • human history and God's activity in it.
  • humanity, its cultures, and how we are to live in the world.
• A biblically consistent education must be modeled as well as taught.  Therefore, all faculty, staff, administration, and board members...
  • are born-again Christians who model Christ.
  • strive for excellence.
  • demonstrate a servant's heart.
  • serve in harmony.