| Truth Scripture is the revealed Word of God and is taught as truth, and that truth is integrated into the learning experience. Students are taught that: All truth is
God’s truth,
They are created in the image of God, They must confront the issue of sin and redemption, They can know God as revealed in Christ and made present through the Holy Spirit Intellectual Development The Christian mind should be the best mind, enlightened by the mind of Christ and having integrated God’s principles with academic pursuits. The aim is to develop students with a biblical worldview who are well prepared academically with an emphasis on: Accurately
interpreting the Word
of God,
Mastering communication skills, Proficiency in mathematics and science, Understanding history and God’s activity in it, An appreciation of literature and the arts, Reasoning and critical thinking, Finding, analyzing, evaluating, and appropriately using information Christian Educators Blue Mountain Christian School has a committee, administration, faculty, and staff who are committed followers of Christ, teaching and leading from a biblically integrated perspective. Those engaged with the school’s governance, leadership, and teaching will: Model Christ in
their teaching
and leading,
Understand and focus on achieving the school’s vision and expected outcomes, Reflect and support the school’s mission and core values Potential in Christ Every learning experience aims to engage students toward their full potential in Christ. Learning will include a focus on: Providing programs
and services
appropriate for the student,
The student’s relationship and responsibility to society, Intellectual, spiritual, social, emotional, and physical development through every curricular activity, Making disciples, Preparing for works of service, Developing an eternal view of life Operational Integrity The school’s day-to-day operational practices are a consistent model of integrity, efficiency, and accountability. Biblical values are consistently implemented as the school: Governance reflects
the high road
to policy development and accountability,
People resources are managed ethically and justly, Financial issues are managed and monitored with integrity and disclosure, Relations with the government and its agencies are straight forward and Christlike, Development and marketing strategies are ethical, clear, and open, Classroom management is consistent and fair, Parent relations reflect honesty, openness, and fairness |