PHILOSOPHY OF ST. JOHN LUTHERAN SCHOOLWe believe a Christian education provides a solid foundation for the future.
We believe that all children deserve an education that fulfills their intellectual as well as spiritual needs and requirements. We believe that our priority is spiritual, but we also seek to provide a quality academic education, which will help children develop their God-given gifts and abilities.
We believe that the Lutheran school is the most effective educational agency available to the church for equipping God's people for ministry.
We believe that God reveals Himself in the Holy Scriptures.
We believe that St. John Lutheran School, in all its teachings and practices, subscribes to and supports the doctrines and confessions of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod as based on the Holy Scriptures.
We believe that the spiritual growth and development of children as it applies to their personal relationship with God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is the reason for, and the primary function of, our school. This spiritual growth would be demonstrated in:
- behavior that reflects a oneness with Christ both in their private lives as well as in their social lives;
- an eagerness to participate in worship and study opportunities within the church;
- a willingness to serve their church in capacities appropriate to their age levels;
- an awareness of their obligation to witness to those outside of their Christian community.
We believe that the role of the Lutheran teacher is to model the loving example of the Master Teacher in:
- guiding, directing, and instructing the children;
- working with parents to foster the spiritual, academic, and social growth of their children.
PURPOSE OF ST. JOHN LUTHERAN SCHOOLThe purpose of St. John Lutheran School is to offer a Christian education for the children of St. John Lutheran Church and the community so that they may:
- develop as children in God's kingdom through God's Word and Spirit;
- know God and the forgiving love He offers them through Jesus Christ;
- respond to His grace by witnessing with lives of Christian faith, worship, service, love, and hope;
- relate to His creation by acquiring knowledge and understanding;
- develop skills for continued education, and responsible living and serving;
- develop talents and social skills through interests in extra curricular activities.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 25 September 2009 )
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