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About Us:
It is my pleasure to introduce you to Cedar Park Christian Schools. The leadership of Cedar Park Christian is continually endeavoring to develop the best possible learning environment for our students. We believe the best environment is one in which children are motivated to learn from a Christian perspective through loving encouragement and positive input. A critical aspect of a Christian education is that students learn to view life from a Christian perspective rather than a secular one. Education is never neutral, just as teachers never are. The curriculum and the teachers at Cedar Park Christian Schools are decidedly different from public schools in that Christian Truth is the basis of all courses. Just as secular schools omit Christian philosophy, Cedar Park works at integrating Christian perspectives and philosophy into each course. Secular schools assert that teachers' personal values and life-styles have little influence on students, while Cedar Park's teachers see themselves as definite Christian models to students. Cedar Park does not profess to be the answer for every child and family. In a society that offers a plethora of choices to consumers, Cedar Park's intent is to provide the highest quality of academic programs in a decidedly loving, encouraging, positive Christian setting. Cedar Park does not take the place of parents or the church. This is a central issue because the role of any educational institution, while providing excellent academics, should be to reinforce family and church values, not usurp their authority. Cedar Park Christian Schools is an institution where "Changed Lives are Changing Lives." This phrase expresses the essential element of what our mission is. Clint BehrendsSuperintendent Cedar Park Christian Schools Mission Statement: At Cedar Park Christian School we believe that the basis of all teaching is God and His Word. Our desire is that each student would accept Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. A goal of our mission is to nurture and train each child so that they will grow in godliness of character and action. CPCS addresses educational practices from a Christian perspective by offering its students the opportunity to understand themselves and the world around them from a Christian world view. Some of this education will be formal (Chapel, Bible classes and studies, counseling) and some will occur as the faculty and students interact in the normal flow of school activity. The goal is to facilitate the development of the school: spiritually, academically, physically, socially and emotionally. The school employs administration, faculty and staff who serve as role models in their Christian walk, and who are maturing both professionally and in their Christian faith. In training children to serve the Lord, CPCS makes a strong statement for high academic and social standards of conduct. We believe that the school is an extension of the home, and we expect parents to support the goals of the school as outlined in the Parental Commitment section of the CPCS Handbook for Parents and Students. Overview A critical aspect of a Christian education is that students learn to view life from a Christian perspective rather than a secular one. Education is never neutral, just as teachers never are. The curriculum and the teachers at Cedar Park Christian Schools are decidedly different from public schools in that Christian Truth is the basis of all courses. Just as secular schools omit Christian philosophy, Cedar Park works at integrating Christian perspectives and philosophy into each course. Secular schools assert that teachers' personal values and life-styles have little influence on students, while Cedar Park 's teachers see themselves as definite Christian models to students. Cedar Park does not profess to be the answer for every child and family. In a society that offers a plethora of choices to consumers, Cedar Park 's intent is to provide the highest quality of academic programs in a decidedly loving, encouraging, positive Christian setting. Cedar Park does not take the place of parents or the church. This is a central issue because the role of any educational institution, while providing excellent academics, should be to reinforce family and church values, not usurp their authority. Cedar Park Christian Schools is an institution where "Changed Lives are Changing Lives." This phrase expresses the essential element of what our mission is. Academics: Music / Drama: Supplemental Programs:Accreditation and State Approval Cedar Park Christian Schools are accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International, the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools, the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools, and by the state of Washington . The standards established by these associations include such areas as spiritual training and ethics, academic excellence, staff development, administration and operations. |
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