Excellence and Achievement - We will strive for excellence in all areas because we believe that God has called each of us as individuals and our collective organization to greatness for His glory. Further, we believe that ALL students can achieve! We will pursue and celebrate achievement in every area of educational pursuit and corporate endeavor.
Culture and Climate - We seek to create a healthy educational environment that is nurturing, empowering, positive, safe and fun; where students can be students and grow and develop into all God has in mind for them.
JESUS and The Bible - It is the person and Word of Jesus that is our central value and pursuit. We will intentionally present and pursue Jesus as individuals and as a school system and will integrate Biblical truth into every subject.
Faith and Love – "All that matters is faith expressing itself through love". (Galatians 5:6, NIV). We believe that love is the ultimate calling for all Christ-followers so we purpose to love God and love students well! We also believe that "without faith it is impossible to please God" (Hebrews 11:6).
Family and Church - We believe that students need much more than the school community in order to fully mature and experience God's favor. We strongly believe that the institutions of family and church have been established by God and will intentionally seek to foster these connections in students and develop an educational system that is family-and-church friendly.
Service and Mission - God has called each of us to live beyond ourselves; to live lives in service to others, to accomplish the specific work that He has for us and ultimately to build the Kingdom of God.
The Heart of Learning - Horizon Christian Schools purposes to bring students "fully alive." This involves the whole of the student represented by Heart, Head and Hands. When the heart is ignited, the mind educated and the hands engaged, then students are ready to embrace and experience the purposes Jesus has called them to. What makes Horizon unique is that we intentionally lead with Heart. While we offer excellence in academics and significant opportunities to serve, we seek first to ignite the hearts of students. While we have quality staff that is qualified to teach, we make it a priority to hire staff that is ready to pour their hearts into students. And while we intentionally teach about Christ we ultimately desire to see the heart of Christ formed in students.
Comprehensive Education - Horizon Christian's philosophy of education goes beyond the classroom. We believe a comprehensive education includes: Academics - Quality instruction in the core competencies; Spiritual Formation - Inspiring and equipping students to be like Jesus; The Arts - Giving opportunity to express the glory and gifting of God; Athletics - Developing champions both on and off the court/field; Community - Intentionally cultivating healthy relationships; Service - Being the hands and feet of Christ to our world; and Purpose - Embracing and pursing the unique calling of God.
"Kid-centric" Education - At HCS we believe that every student is uniquely gifted, called by God and can achieve! Our instruction will intentionally seek to help students discover, embrace and develop their God-given gifts and purpose, and will intentionally focus on the individual needs of students.
Evidence Based Learning - We will utilize systems that will help us to observe and gather data of students learning. Adjustments to curriculum and instructional strategies will be employed based on the evidence collected. We will count our "Wins" as a school system when we find "Evidence of Significant Achievement."
Interdenominational - The vision of Horizon Christian Schools is to develop a great school system for the glory of God and as a ministry to the greater Portland metro area Christian community.
Whoever Will May Come – Horizon Christian Schools is not just open to Christians but to every student who feels called here and is willing to abide by the code of conduct, realizing that Jesus and the Bible will be intentionally and boldly taught at all levels.
Changed Lives - We believe that the power, purpose, presence and people of God will change lives. We will use every opportunity to declare the Good News of Jesus and the life-changing value of the Word of God.
Developing Greatness - We believe in students and believe that God's purposes are not only clear but compelling. We have high expectations of students and seek to fully develop and unleash their potential in full expectation that God has greatness in mind!
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