WHAT WE DO
Distinctives
What does it mean to offer students a Christian education? Students should have opportunities to encounter Jesus--from chapel to science, from Bible study to history, from our connect groups to clubs, and everywhere in between.
WE WILL NOT
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Adopt a public school model, merely "tacking on" a chapel service.
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Falsely divide the study of God's WORLD from the study of his WORD.
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Treat academic subjects as if they are separate from faith.
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Use faith and spirituality to devalue critical thinking and reason (or vice versa).
WE WILL
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Strive to thoroughly integrate faith and learning--in chapel, math, Bible class and everywhere students go.
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Pursue God through academic study, realizing that all truth belongs to him.
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Become creation explorers in science, godly community builders in social studies, truth-tellers in language arts, and discovers of God's precision and order in math.
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Exercise faith and reason jointly, recognizing both as gifts from God.
Commitments
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The 5 Ps
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Prioritizing students and their faith
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Partnering with parents and families
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Protecting our Christian mission
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Pursuing academic growth
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Proving our value
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Academic Quality
Teachers will have protected time to plan engaging, effective lessons that help students grow academically while deepening their faith in God. They'll collaborate toward student growth, and provide personalized instruction to meet each student's needs. Students will be formally and informally assessed, resulting in data that can be used to drive strong instructional choices. Curriculum will emphasize critical thinking skills so that students grow as learners.
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Flexible Scheduling
A comprehensive 4-day school week with optional academic enrichment on Fridays means that families can choose the schedule that best fits their needs. Students who attend 4-day public schools are welcomed to join us on Fridays, and homeschoolers can take advantage of our (part-time) flex option. (Email hchapman@wisechristianschool.com to find out more.)