About NCCS - Core Beliefs
Distinctives of New Covenant Christian School
Essential doctrines embraced
- All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. (II Tim. 3:16)
- Salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ as Lord. (Eph. 2:8-9, Titus 3:5, II Cor. 5:21)
- The triune God. (Matt. 28:19, John 14:20, II Cor. 13:14)
- Christ is our model. (Eph. 2:10, Phil. 2:6-7)
- The Holy Spirit is our guide. (John 14:26)
High quality education
- Curriculum is integrated with Biblical principles and perspectives.
- A multi-faceted curriculum includes all areas of academics, life skills, art, music, athletics and extra curricular opportunities meeting a variety of interests and talents.
- Individual learning styles and abilities are recognized and accommodated while students are challenged to meet their potential.
- Students are equipped for life beyond high school with academic preparation for post-secondary education and with practical life skills and work ethic.
Nurturing and academic environment
- Character is built by nurturing integrity, respect, self-discipline and accountability. (James 3:17-18)
- Students’ spiritual gifts (Acts 2:38, Rom. 12:6-8) are nurtured through prayer and encouragement.
- Conflict resolution skills and peace-making attitudes are taught. (Luke 6:27-31, 35-36, Heb. 12:14-15, I Pet. 3:8-11)
- Teachers are role models as they follow Christ’s example. (I Tim. 4:12-15)
- Christian staff, including qualified teachers, are employed.
Partnership with family and community
- Faculty & Staff are committed to pray with students individually and corporately. (Acts 1:14, James 5:13-16)
- New Covenant listens to concerns and suggestions of families and keeps the community informed of developments concerning the future and health of the school.
- New Covenant serves the families, the community, and the world through intercessory prayer. (Phil 4:6-7)
- New Covenant strives to practice servanthood to families, the community, and the world through service and outreach. (Matt 5:14, Phil. 2: 4-7, Mark 16:15)
Outcomes
- It is our goal that each New Covenant graduate will be equipped to serve God and will embody and demonstrate the following:
- Transformed minds able to understand the will of God for their lives;
Col. 1:9-12, Eph. 4:20-24, Rom.12:1-2
- Spiritual maturity through integration of biblical, Christ-centered principles into daily life;
Matt. 23:37, Phil. 3:14, Heb. 6:1
- Christian worldview that critically evaluates world cultures and events from a biblical, Christ-centered framework;
Rom. 1:18-25, Eph. 5:13
- Christ-like attitudes of love, humility, respect, and authentic servanthood which were taught and modeled by qualified and committed faculty, staff, and administration, and thereby become respected servant-leaders, hard workers, and model citizens in their communities and churches;
Eph. 5:1-2, Luke 22:24-27