Covenant Christian School

God has given parents the responsibility of educating their children. Therefore Covenant’s role is to function as
an extension of the home. Young children should spend most of their time at home internalizing family values.
Parents should take an active role in the educational experience of the classroom and home. (Ephesians 6:4
Proverbs 22:6)
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God has revealed truth both through creation and the Bible (Psalm 19). Because the Bible is Gods
communication to man it is foundational for all truth. It is also foundational for all aspects of our school. Gods
truth is the basis of a balanced curriculum from which students will learn Christianity as a way of life. The
development of godly character takes precedence over the accumulation of knowledge. The ultimate goal of our
school is to teach its students to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever. We recognize that such a goal includes
the pursuit of academic excellence. Since content and teaching methods grow out of definite philosophies and
religious beliefs we require that every subject be presented and understood in light of God’s Word.
Because CCS teaches children coming from a broad spectrum of evangelical beliefs the school majors in
evangelical truth. We are committed to respecting doctrinal differences among students. However because CCS
is a ministry of CPC its Presbyterian theology views the Bible from a reformed perspective.
The children must see Christ as the focal point of all areas of life. A Christian education enables them to view
the world more clearly from a Christian perspective. We must equip them with a biblical frame of reference and
Christian world and life view. Children can then relate the challenges and questions they will encounter to a set
of principles and truths which are godly eternal and absolute.
The teacher represents the parent at school and should direct the students to submit to the truth and love of
Christ. Next the teacher is a role model and should demonstrate the lordship of Christ in every area of life. The
teacher must also genuinely love children and continually seeks to grow in his ability to teach creatively. Finally
the teacher plays the primary role in the school’s objective of obtaining academic excellence.