OUR MISSION
PHYSICAL
Believing
that health is a treasure which should be preserved through
education, and that each student should be encouraged to
realize his highest potential consistent with sound mental
and physical health, we seek:
1. To
involve all students in a physical education program which
provides instruction and training for developing skills and
attitudes needed to secure and maintain personal health and
physical fitness.
2.To bring
students into harmony with God That they may more fully
reflect His image.
3.To
provide instruction of healthful and nutritious food
essential to a balanced diet.
4.To
encourage the student to abstain from all things harmful to
health and to use in moderation that which is good.
5.To
provide work opportunities in which students may satisfy
their need for physical and mental activity.
6.To
develop good work habits such as diligence, initiative, and
honesty.
MENTAL
Believing
that all true knowledge resides in GOD, the School will
seek:
1 .To
direct students to God, who is the ultimate source of all
knowledge.
2.To
inspire the student to mental excellence so that he may be
prepared for effective and rewarding citizenship in this
life and the life to come.
3.To
develop the highest possible achievement in independent and
creative thinking.
4.To
stimulate the student to apply the spirit of inquiry to all
problems.
5.To
acquaint students with the basic facts and principles of
knowledge in all fields which are necessary to meet
intelligently the demands of every day life.
6.To
enrich the mind by developing an appreciation for music,
literature, art, and other aesthetic experiences.
SOCIAL
Recognizing that experiences must be provided to help the
student meet such life demands as sound social adjustment,
home membership, civic responsibility, economic efficiency,
and worthy use of leisure time, the school seeks:
1. To
encourage the acceptance of social standards as taught by
the Bible and the writings of Ellen G. White.
2. To
develop skill in interpersonal relations.
3. To
develop respect and appreciation for home and family.
4. To
develop respect for the rights and ideas of others.
5. To form
habits of courtesy and graciousness.
6. To
promote a realization of the responsibility of personal
influence.
7. To
provide the students with skills and attitudes which will
enable them to enjoy healthful leisure-time activities
throughout life.
8. To
acquire a wide range of interests and skills necessary for
self confidence and sociability.
9. To help
students realize that the greatness of our country and of
any democracy depends upon the personal integrity and
loyalty of each citizen, and upon his willingness to
participate in local, state, national and world affairs.
SPIRITUAL
Recognizing that religious convictions constitute one of the
dominant forces in one's life, the school accepts as one of
its primary responsibilities the necessity of providing
opportunities for the student to grow in love to God, to
strengthen his commitment to a life lived in harmony with
the will of God as revealed the in Holy Scriptures, and to
realize that the most satisfying life is one of service to
his fellowmen. The school therefore seeks to:
1. Give
instruction on the great principles of God's Word.
2. Bring
students into harmony with God, that they may more fully
reflect His image.
3. Lead
students to Believe in Christ as their personal savior.
4. Aid
students in knowing and understanding the will of God.