Whitehall Christian School
General Objectives of the School:
The general purposes and objectives of the Whitehall Christian School are:
- To make Christian education available to children of the Lehigh Valley from the Pre-K through the eighth grade.
- To promote the spiritual and moral development of the pupils, to maintain high standards of scholastic excellence, to teach basic principles of health and physical well-being, to provide an appreciation for the fine arts, to encourage creativity, to develop the ability to think clearly and logically, to instruct in the practical skills and the dignity of labor, to teach the responsibilities and privileges of good citizenship, and to prepare the pupils for service to God, church, country, community and fellow men.
Non-Discrimination Policy:
Whitehall Christian School admits students of any gender, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students in the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs or other school-administered programs.
Mission Objectives:
Because God has revealed Himself in His Word both in the Old and the New Testament:
- To teach our students about God as Creator, Redeemer, and Restorer of mankind.
- To present the rich ethical heritage of the Judeo-Christian worldview and its value to societies, families and individuals.
Because God created and redeemed us through Christ:
- To offer opportunities for each student to accept Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.
- To recognize the uniqueness ofeach student, affirm their gifts, and demonstrate to them their infinite worth in God’s eyes.
Because families are the primary social unit established by God:
- To encourage and facilitate a cooperative educational program that makes parents an integral part of the learning process.
Because the Holy Spirit guides us into all truth:
- To make students aware of and sensitive to the vast cultural, religious and political differences in the modern world.
- To teach students health principles and encourage personal responsibility and respect for one’s physical health.
- To encourage and demonstrate the highest Christian standards in speech and behavior including honesty, fairness, purity, courtesy and kindness.
Because Christians are called to do all to the glory of God:
- To encourage each student to reach the highest level of their ability in any and all endeavors.
- To emphasize and prepare our students in the basic building blocks of education including Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Language Arts.
- To expose students to the vast world of knowledge including Science, Art, Music, Literature, Technology, and the Social Sciences.
- To make students aware of the rapid advances in knowledge and recent discoveries of the modern world.
Because Christians are called to be salt and light in the world:
- To teach the value of community and church involvement and provide opportunities for participation in local organizations.
Because Christ is coming back:
- To provide practical experiences in an environment that encourages sharing Christ’s love, thus fulfilling the Gospel Commission.