PHILOSOPHY
Our purpose at St. John’s Lutheran School, rests firmly on the foundation of Christ-- His work of salvation and His mission for us. We exist to enable children and members of their families to deepen their relationship with Christ so that through the ministry of the Holy Spirit they see His truth, reflect His Word, discover His gifts to them, and respond to His love by witnessing to others with depth and maturity.

As a Christian school, motivated by God’s love and direction, we also offer a program of academic excellence which encompasses all aspects of the curriculum. We want to prepare each student for future academic success and for being a productive member of society.

 

GOALS
Goals are targets at which we aim our lives. We must always be aware that they can never be so distant that they are always beyond our reach and, therefore, unattainable. Nor should they be so close at hand that they are met with little effort, thus eliminating any opportunity for growth. Our goals are only as realistic and applicable as we effectively practice our philosophy of Christian education.

Because of God’s work in the lives of His people, we believe the goals of the
Christian school are to:

  1.  Provide an opportunity for families and individuals to be drawn into a
       personal faith  relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.

  2.  Best provide the appropriate atmosphere for teaching God’s Word
       and nurturing a faith in Christ.

  3.  Serve as an effective tool in equipping young people to share their faith
       and demonstrate it through their service to the church, the community,
       and the nation.

  4.  Develop values and morals based upon the Holy Bible.|

  5.  Work closely with the home in order to properly educate each child.

  6.  Recognize the special uniqueness of each child, developing that
       potential spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, and physically.

  7.  Provide a program of academic excellence that best challenges, trains,
      and prepares the learner for a productive life.

 

OBJECTIVES
  A.  The Faculty will:

        1.  Teach God’s Word in its truth and purity.

        2.  Provide opportunities for students to develop a living faith and to grow
             in Christ, thus giving purpose to the present life and the life to come.

        3.  Inspire our students a sense of Christian mission.

        4.  Provide the highest quality education possible by ensuring a positive
             learning experience in which children develop to their full potential;
             meeting or exceeding standards set by the state of California.

        5.   Support and provide for the spiritual and emotional needs
             of school families.

        6.  Regard each child as a unique creation of God and to provide
             for the child’s individual needs.

        7.  Instill within the child a desire to grow and develop
             in every way possible.

        8.  Provide opportunities for Christian service.

        9.  Encourage future involvement in the life of the |
             congregation and in the community.

      10.  Provide opportunities for Christian fellowship.

      11.  Pray regularly for students and families.

      12.  Develop, implement, and evaluate an annual professional growth
             plan for each teacher.

      13.  Remain knowledgeable of current academic trends,
             based on current research.

      14.   Annually review and update student-centered criterion
             for high academic and social standards.

     15.   Use testing procedures throughout curriculum areas,
             as well as test preparations  which are clear,
             criterion oriented, and fast student self-assurance.

B.     The Student will:

        1.  Understand the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ.

       2.   Understand the Law and its importance for successful living.

       3.   Live a joyful life knowing they are loved  and accepted
            for who they are; express a sense of dignity and worth.

       4.   Respond as a Christian in regard to academic,
            social and other areas of responsibility.

       5.   Exhibit academic growth in all areas of the curriculum
            by mastering basic skills and meeting or exceeding guidelines
            set forth by the teachers and the Board for Parish Education.

       6.  Develop a prayer life and study the Bible through
            reading and memorization.

       7.   Attend a Christian church where worship, prayer,
            and giving of time, talent and treasure are encouraged.

       8.  Seek Christian friends and counselors in order to make godly choices.

       9.  Respect authority, possess self-control, and respect rights
            and privileges of others.

     10.    Participate in the life of the school through extracurricular
             activities in order to develop God given abilities.

     11.    Support the family unit by loving members of the family, 
             respecting parents, and sharing in the responsibilities
             and privileges of family life.

     12.    Develop a sense of responsibility towards God’s creation.

     13.    Achieve basic objectives as outlined in the curriculum guide regarding
             Religion, Math, The Fine Arts, The Sciences, and Physical Education.

     14.    Be evaluated on the basis of yearly standardized tests
            as well as by classroom performance tests.

     15.    Exhibit knowledge of emergency procedures including fire,
             earthquake, and lockdown.