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Providence Classical School is part of a community of like-minded Christians who share a common conviction regarding the standards and methods of moral and academic training of our children. We endeavor to provide a school whose government, people, policies, procedures and practices are entirely Christian in all respects. We so purpose to maintain a school environment that facilitates the righteous objectives of community members to mature their children in the precepts and holiness of Christ. We further intend to provide our students with an education of value and use which exceeds the requirements of local, state and federal agencies. We purpose to equip our children with the tools for learning, both academically and biblically, in order for them to be prepared to serve the Lord in whatever calling He ordains for their lives.
The Distinctives of Providence Classical School
Biblical Base
The precepts of God’s Word set the absolute standard to which we are to train our children. We believe that the school should have a God-centered curriculum in all subject areas and that biblical truth is the foundation of every subject. “See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ." Colossians 2:8
Parental Responsibility/Headship
The school purposes to reinforce the godly standards of behavior that are being taught in the home, while not replacing the discipline responsibilities of the parents. These homes should be actively teaching and practicing biblical standards of conduct, discipline, respect and honor, enabling our children to grow spiritually, intellectually, physically and socially. The school should be an extension of the godly morals and biblical principles taught in the home. “Bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4
Moral Innocence
The school endeavors to aid in protecting the moral innocence of its student body. Innocence refers to a worldly naïveté, a lack of experience with that which is unholy, or lack of exposure to defilement. We believe children should be allowed to remain children as long as possible. The school will therefore not introduce concepts that can be inappropriate for children, such as drug awareness, sex education, AIDS awareness, etc. It is the responsibility of the parents to teach their children to be masters of their passions and to evaluate their child’s readiness for the introduction to such concepts. Children who have been introduced to these concepts at home, even from a biblical perspective, are to show discretion by not discussing these concepts with other children at school. We hold that the character of the school reflects the collective character of the families in the school. When school families are similar in their views of biblical and moral issues, the school's character as a whole is strengthened. “….Be wise in what is good, and innocent to what is evil.” Romans 16:19b “Bad company corrupts good morals.” 1 Corinthians 15:33
Other Oriented
An orientation towards loving and serving others is not only a command of scripture, but also an outgrowth of faith in Christ. Therefore, the school stresses the preciousness of those outside of self and seeks to enhance a sense of unity among brethren. The Providence Classical School setting provides children with opportunities to be sensitive to those around them and to live in a manner that reflects Christ's love for them. “…Let each of you regard one another as more important than himself.” Philippians 2:3 | |
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