FOUNDATIONAL SCRIPTURE
In all things.Christ Pre-Eminent. -Colossians 1:18
STATEMENT OF FAITH
We believe:
1. In one God, the creator and sustainer of the universe, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
2. In the divine inspiration, infallibility and final authority of the Bible as the Word of God.
3. In the uniqueness of man, by virtue of his special creation in God's image, and his responsibility to understand and master the world to the glory of God.
4. The unique Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, the incarnate, virgin-born Son of God.
5. In the representative and substitutionary death of our Lord Jesus Christ as the necessary atonement for our sins.
6. In the resurrection of the crucified body of our Lord and that blessed hope, His personal return.
7. In the power of the Holy Spirit in the work of regeneration and His continuing work in the heart of the believer.
8. In the bodily resurrection of the just and the unjust, the everlasting blessedness of the saved and the everlasting punishment of the lost.
9. In the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
10. In the heterosexual marriage relationship as the only God-ordained family system.
VISION
Salisbury Christian School leads students to spiritual, intellectual, social and physical maturity, in partnership with parents and the church, so that students become disciples of Jesus Christ, walking in wisdom, obeying His Word and living their faith.
MISSION STATEMENT
Salisbury Christian School exists to honor Jesus Christ by offering a comprehensive educational program founded upon Biblical truth and academic excellence.
CORE VALUES
Christ-centered
SCS is committed to keeping Jesus Christ at the center of all that we engage in spiritually, academically, socially and physically. This commitment takes vigilance and fortitude and must be the foundation of all programs at all levels of life and culture at SCS. (Colossians 1:18)
Academic excellence
SCS is committed to providing an optimal academic environment for the learning experience of every student. Nothing less than excellence is worthy of a school named for our Lord Jesus Christ. (I Corinthians 10:31)
Community
SCS is proud to be a community of believers from many different denominations knowing that Christian unity pleases God (Psalm 133:1) . We recognize that the major tenets of the faith (see Statement of Faith ) are what bind us together as a Christ-centered family. (Romans 15:5-6)
Servant Leadership
SCS is committed to hiring and retaining Christian role models who exhibit not only professional excellence but also true leadership through service to our students. Jesus is our example when he said that he came "not to be served, but to serve." (Mark 10:45)
Stewardship
SCS is committed to exercising biblically based stewardship of all assets and resources recognizing that we have an obligation to properly care for all that is entrusted to us by the Lord. (I Chronicles 29:11)
EXPECTED STUDENT OUTCOMES
Spiritually, the school expects its students to:
possess an established faith in God as Creator, Redeemer, and Provider
love and respect the Bible
have a developed Biblical worldview through the integration of life and studies with the Bible
live a life of obedience and excellence for the glory of God
have a servant's heart
Academically, the school expects its students to:
possess high academic personal standards reaching to his/her full academic potential
master the fundamental processes in communicating: reading, writing, speaking, listening and mathematics
possess a love for reading and creative writing
have good study skills
think critically, creatively, and constructively
be an independent and lifelong learner
proficiently engage in discussion on current events in the community, the nation, and the world
fulfill the cultural mandate of captivating all areas of culture and nature for the honor of Christ
possess an understanding and appreciation of various world cultures
have an appreciation of the fine arts
have a disciplined approach for logical thinking and research
be proficient in the use of computers
be able to demonstrate life application of math facts, concepts, and skills
possess a scientific understanding of God's creation
Socially, the school expects its students to:
have a biblically developed personality
respect and protect all human life
possess a biblical view of time, work, and material possessions
be a responsible citizen, actively participating in all areas of community life and government
attend and serve a local church
consistently practice biblical principles within all relationships
Physically, the school expects its students to:
have respect for the human body as the Temple of the Holy Spirit
continually develop fine and gross motor skills
maintain proper dietary habits
be promoters of lifelong health habits
PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
Christian Education:
The purpose of education is to impart knowledge in order to prepare students for life. The primary responsibility for the education of the child lies with the parents. The interaction of the parents, church, and school forges values and practices that can last throughout the child's life. The Christian school partners with the parent in establishing an orderly and structured setting for learning to take place. Christian education seeks to encourage the students to view the acquisition of knowledge within a worldview that is consistent with the home and church experience of the student.
In support of the role of the parents and church, there are three unique components of Christian school education:
the student, the teacher, and the curriculum:
The Student:
Humans are created in the image of God and therefore each student possesses incredible worth and potential. As such, each student must be viewed as an individual with unique intellectual, social, and physical capabilities. The student must be an active participant in the educational process for learning to be maximized.
The Teacher:
The teacher must first have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and exhibit a passion for the education of children. The teacher must possess a mastery of his subject area and its biblical integration. It is imperative that the teacher knows his students and provides a dynamic and interactive learning environment. In addition to providing academic training, the teacher must also nurture, guide, and promote spiritual growth within the student.
The Curriculum:
The curriculum must reflect the knowledge of God as well as the theme of the redemption and restoration of man. A Christian curriculum permeates all subject areas. The curriculum must be based upon an excellent academic foundation in which all subject areas are intentionally taught from a Christian worldview.
Salisbury Christian School admits students of any race, color, sex, and national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school and in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, and school-administered programs. Salisbury Christian does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex and national and ethnic origin in the recruitment of faculty and staff.
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