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1.
Spiritual Life Growth
Pasadena Christian School aims to lead the student:
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to know that God is the Creator and sustainer of
all things. To accept His Son, Jesus Christ, as
Lord and Savior, and the indwelling of the Holy
Spirit as a guide for holy living
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to believe that the Bible is the Word of God, foundation
for our faith, and that God will speak to us through
it
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to turn to God in belief through prayer, listening
when He speaks, and growing in personal and public
prayer ministry
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to grow in being doers of the Word, accepting Christian
standards and ideals as a basis for choices, and
becoming interested and active in a variety of Christian
service opportunities
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to adopt a world view that includes seeing truth,
reality, and ethics from a Biblical perspective
2.
Intellectual Competence
Our aim is to lead each student to:
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develop necessary skills in reading, writing, speaking,
math and computer
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technology
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develop knowledge of science and social science
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develop
effective work and study skills
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develop
critical thinking skills
3.
Personal Development
We seek to build positive self-concepts in students
by:
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increasing an understanding of their physical/mental
competencies
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encouraging
the acceptance of mistakes a part of the learning
process, and the assuming responsibility for his
or her actions
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developing
an understanding of independence, freedom and initiative
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developing
a willingness to have God live out His ways in and
through us
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developing
Godly ethical behavior which grows out of a pure
heart and mind as exhibited by: honesty, courage,
fair play, courtesy, clean thoughts and language,
and respect for another person, rights and property
4.
Citizenship
We strive to have each student:
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demonstrate sensitivity to the similarities and
differences of others
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develop
abilities to work productively in group settings
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demonstrate
obedience and respect for those in authority to
achieve optimal group
goals
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identify
with Christian ethics and values in all situations
5.
Cultural Heritage
Our aim is to teach students:
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the history and culture of the United States
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to
understand and value the privilege of being a free
citizen
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to
recognize the variety of cultures that have contributed
to American society
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to
appreciate our country through literature, mathematics,
the arts, sciences, and history
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an awareness and appreciation of cultures other
than our own
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an awareness of past and current problems that face
our nation and world
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to appreciate the heritage that is theirs as "Children
of Christ" and heirs to His throne
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