GENERAL INFORMATION

Grades:  Toddler Tech (2 yrs old)-12th Grade

Church Affiliation:  Independent, Interdenominational

Enrollment:  245, approximate

Student:Teacher Ratio:  11:1, K-12

Course of Study:  College Prep & General Education

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Vision of the School

Core Values

Statement of Faith

Philosophy of Education

Statement Regarding Theological Differences

VISION OF THE SCHOOL

Columbia County Christian School opened its doors on September 7, 1999.  CCCS is an independent, interdenominational Christian school committed to supporting Christian families and churches in the academic, personal, social, physical and spiritual development of their children.  This is achieved through integrating the Word of God into all subjects and disciplines, promoting scripture-based problem solving, and nurturing a servant's heart through service to others.  The ultimate goal of the school is to graduate responsible growing disciples of Jesus Christ who are prepared to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.

"A student is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher."
(Luke 6:40)

CORE VALUES

We affirm Christ likeness, as revealed in the Bible, to be the hallmark of all Christians; therefore, we are committed to teaching our students how to be like Christ and expect all connected with CCCS to strive to live and grow in Christ likeness.

We affirm that God's Word is our authority in all matters of faith, values and practice; therefore, we will submit to its direction in all aspects of life at CCCS.

We affirm the local church's role in determining matters of faith in an individual's life; therefore, we will seek to build loving relationships with local churches and partnering with them to bring our children up in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, allowing for differences in theological non-essentials, but unity in the essentials as outlined in our Statement of Faith.

We affirm that God holds parents responsible for their child's upbringing; therefore, we purpose to support and assist the parents in their child's upbringing by providing quality Christian education and discipline.

We affirm that Christians are to love God with all their heart, soul, mind and strength; therefore, we purpose to foster in our students this passion for God and service to Him.

We affirm that the Bible is the revelation of truth and an accurate, undistorted worldview; therefore, students will be taught to process information and think critically in the context of a biblical Christian worldview.

We affirm God's desire for each person to achieve his or her fullest potential in Him; therefore, we will maintain academic excellence to maximize each student's potential.

STATEMENT OF FAITH

Click here to see our expanded statement of Faith with Scriptural support texts.

We believe that the Bible is the inspired, inerrant and authoritative Word of God.

We believe in one Triune God, eternally existent in three co-equal persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

We believe in the Deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth and in His sinless life, His atoning death through His shed blood, His bodily resurrection, His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal and physical return in power and glory.

We believe that salvation is a free gift of God's grace apart from works, based solely upon Christ's vicarious and atoning death, received through faith.

We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by Whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.

We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost: the saved unto the resurrection of life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation.

We believe in the spiritual unity of all believers in the Lord Jesus Christ.

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

We believe that it is the biblical responsibility of parents to provide an education for their children (Deuteronomy 6:7, 8; Proverbs 22:6).

We believe that Christian education should take place first in the home and church and that the Christian school functions to support and extend that training.

We believe that the primary goal of Christian education is the development of Christ likeness in the student.

We believe that students are created with unique talents and abilities.  Christian education should use teaching strategies that complement the learning needs of students and facilitate development of their full potential.

We believe that Christian education should develop students who will serve God and impact the community in which they live by their Christian walk.

We believe that Christian education promotes growth in the Christian life that comes through Bible study, fellowship with God through prayer, and through service to others.

We believe that the student must be equipped to be a life-long learner, and that a sound education will address every aspect of the student's life: intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual and physical.

We believe that all knowledge should be tested against, and integrated with, a biblically based view of God.

STATEMENT REGARDING THEOLOGICAL DIFFERENCES

The founding of this school is based on the premise that a Christian education can be provided that crosses denominational lines without compromising the Word of God.  CCCS will seek leaders who can affirm our Statement of Faith and who will not promote theological positions which may tend to be exclusive or divisive.