Academics
Bellevue Christian School is approved by the State of Washington and accredited by Christian Schools International and the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools (NAAS). NAAS Website
BCS believes the mission is effectively expressed by the following 4 R's:
- Redemptive : Preparing students to respond to God and human need.
- Rigorous : Challenging students through academically demanding programs that develop critical thinking and compel action.
- Relational : Giving and receiving loving support through a community of families.
- Relevant : Developing lifelong learners to become Christian leaders wherever God calls them to serve.
BCS focuses on serving the whole child and the entire family. All children are encouraged to discover, grow, excel and apply their gifts in service. The academic program is rigorous and includes AP classes in English, U.S. history, calculus (AB and BC), physics, Spanish and art. BCS is noted for its music program, which includes three choirs and three bands, including a symphonic wind ensemble. Students conduct research at the University of Washington Libraries twice per year for U.S. History and academic writing projects. Alumni attend a variety of universities including Ivy League Schools, Military Academies, State Schools, Christian schools, and Community Colleges.
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Famous quotes containing the word academics:
“Our first line of defense in raising children with values is modeling good behavior ourselves. This is critical. How will our kids learn tolerance for others if our hearts are filled with hate? Learn compassion if we are indifferent? Perceive academics as important if soccer practice is a higher priority than homework?”
—Fred G. Gosman (20th century)
“Almost all scholarly research carries practical and political implications. Better that we should spell these out ourselves than leave that task to people with a vested interest in stressing only some of the implications and falsifying others. The idea that academics should remain “above the fray” only gives ideologues license to misuse our work.”
—Stephanie Coontz (b. 1944)