PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION

“Devoted to Truth...Pursuing excellence...For the glory of God”

We are committed to our mission of teaching and

training students to embrace a God-centered world view.

At Calvary Baptist Day School, we desire that students grow spiritually; therefore we strive to:

· teach our students that God’s Word is without error, is true, and is able to instruct, rebuke, correct, and train in righteousness. (2 Timothy 3:16)

· guide students to a personal relationship to Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord.

· present the gospel of Christ trusting Him to do a transforming work in these young hearts. “. . .for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth. . .”(Romans 1:16)

· encourage students to pray and nurture a personal relationship with God

· help students discern God’s will for their lives.

· assist students to develop a Christian world view.

· help students identify their spiritual gifts and their place in the Body of Christ.

At Calvary Baptist Day School, we desire that students grow academically; therefore, we strive to:

· instill in our students an ongoing hunger and thirst for learning. (Luke 2:52)

· establish high academic standards for which students are responsible.

· develop ways to help each child reach their God-given potential. (Jeremiah 29:11)

· provide opportunities for learning through different subject areas.

· use different teaching styles to meet students’ different learning styles.

At Calvary Baptist Day School, we desire that students grow socially; therefore, we strive to:

· motivate students to choose those steps that will support them as responsible children and citizens. (Proverbs 6:22)

· provide a framework within which students can develop productive decision-making skills.

· model Christ-like behavior as adults and nurture Christ-like behavior in the students. (I Peter 3:15)

· guide students in identifying “right from wrong” and the legal and moral implications of their decisions. (Romans 8:5-6)

Calvary Baptist Day School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, tuition assistance programs, athletic and other school-administered programs, nor in the hiring of faculty or administrative staff.