ODCS School Objectives

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SCHOOL OBJECTIVES

For the SPIRITUAL GROWTH of the students, the school aims:

  • To teach the Bible as the Word of God, the source of doctrine, and a guide for daily living;
  • To teach the basic principles of the Christian faith;
  • To encourage each student to enter into a personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ,
  • Honoring Him as Lord and Savior and seeking to know and do the will of God;
  • To aid each student in the formation of a personal Christian philosophy which will impact every area of life;
  • To impart an understanding of each Christian's place in the Body of Christ and its worldwide mission.


For the SOCIAL GROWTH of the students, the school aims:

  • To encourage an individual sense of personal worth as a special creation of God and a recipient of His love;
  • To foster the establishment of wholesome personal relationships through the acceptance of one another in Christian love, learning to understand and respect the views of others;
  • To help the students practice good citizenship, recognizing and assuming their responsibilities to their homes, their schools, their communities, and their country.


For the INTELLECTUAL GROWTH of the students, the school aims:

  • To teach the skills for effective comprehension, communication, and computation;
  • To provide a curriculum which will furnish thorough preparation for each student's future study;
  • To stimulate creative and critical thinking.


For the PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT of the students, the school aims:

  • To promote health, fitness, coordination, and skillful use of the body;
  • To encourage good sportsmanship.


THE SCHOOL SEEKS TO ACCOMPLISH THESE OBJECTIVES THROUGH:

  • A versatile school board made up of men and women committed to the Christian faith, who establish policies and make decisions for the direction of the school;
  • Dedicated personnel -- Christian administration, teachers, and supportive staff who are welltrained in their respective fields;
  • A flexible curriculum -- stressing mastery of basic skills and full development of individual talents relating all learning to God's Word;
  • Activities -- student government, clubs, athletics, and fine arts to supplement the classroom experience and develop individual interest;
  • A diversified student body -- open to all without regard to race or nationality;
  • Cooperative parents -- supportive of school policies and programs, and participating with the school in the educational activities of their children; and,
  • Adequate building and facilities -- appropriate to broad education purposes.
 

Mission Statement

Open Door Christian SchoolIn partnership with the family and the local church, our mission is the salvation, the discipleship, and the education for life and service of the students entrusted to our care.

 

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