OUR MISSION & PHILOSOPHY

The Christian philosophy of education is unique in contrast to all other educational philosophies. Other philosophies of education are man centered. Christian education is centered in the person of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Word of God.

The Christian philosophy holds that God, as the Ultimate Truth, becomes real to each person–man, woman or child–when that person accepts Christ, the crucified, risen Lord, through faith (“I am the way, the truth and the life” John 14:6). In keeping with these convictions, the school administration builds, and the teacher teaches, a curriculum that is God-centered.

The entire educational program is designed to bring glory and honor to God and to encourage reverence for all of God’s creation in the heart and mind of each student. The student does not learn reverence for God through the intellectual process alone, but through accepting Jesus Christ as personal Savior.

The student will then be open to guidance of the Holy Spirit in the learning of skill, knowledge, and values. Teaching does not become Christian because we teach biblical truths alone, but rather because these truths are exemplified and practiced in the curriculum, activities, and everyday lives of students and staff.

True Christian education is discovering and applying truth, seeing God revealed in truth, and recognizing that God alone is the Creator and that we are made in the image of God. The Bible is truly clear in the establishment of the family unit as the primary social structure (Deuteronomy 11:19, Deuteronomy 6:1-9, Ephesians 6:1-4).

DCCS views itself as an extension of the home; therefore, we exist to help parents meet their God-given responsibility to train their children to know and serve God.

The students of Desert Chapel Christian School will acquire wisdom, knowledge and a Biblical worldview as evidenced by a lifestyle of character, leadership, service, stewardship, and worship. Desert Chapel will provide students with a Christ-centered, Biblically-directed education, which will encourage a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, academic excellence, Christian values, and physical and social well-being.

Desert Chapel students will BELIEVE:

• Commit to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Understand the Gospel, salvation, and how to share it with others.
• Exemplify Christ-like character and values.
• Apply a Biblical worldview to decision-making.
• Attend and engage in a church community.

Desert Chapel students will ACHIEVE:

Academically...

• Flourish academically with proficient knowledge of all subject content.
• Think logically and critically to discern truth and solve problems.
• Utilize reliable resources to support logical conclusions.
• Concisely and effectively communicate, both in verbal and written forms.
• Apply technological skill.
• Plan, organize, and implement various and valuable life skills.
• Graduate qualified for post-graduate studies, apprenticeship, military service, or employment. 

Physically...

• Make Biblically-driven, healthy choices for their mind, body, and soul.
• Honor God with each decision, action, and spoken word.

Socially...

• Respect life and others, interacting with empathy and kindness.
• Engage well with others.
• Foster healthy relationships.
• Pursue face-to-face interactions.
• Interact with effective interpersonal skills.
• Practice forgiveness and dispense grace.

Desert Chapel students will SERVE:

• Understand the Biblical mandate for service.
• Participate in service experiences.
• Develop and employ leadership skills.
• Understand and practice spiritual gifts.
• Utilize personal strengths and talents to bless others.