Choosing the right school has become one of life’s most strategic decisions because that institution can shape the values, philosophy, and direction of a young person. It demands a quality choice. Education is not value-neutral. Every institution will work to shape the worldview of an impressionable child. School helps us learn to think, learn to work with and relate to others, and determine our impact on this world. If that process includes God’s viewpoint, then we provide our children with a truth-laden education that they can apply to every aspect of life.

Mission Statement

Forest Lake Christian School provides an education based upon the truth of God’s word so that students are able to discern right thinking and action from a Biblical worldview and are thereby empowered for a life of enduring commitment to Christ, moral integrity and intellectual growth. 

Vision Statement

The vision of Forest Lake Christian School is to connect people to Christ by educating and empowering students to reach their God-given potential. To realize this vision, FLCS will be Christ-centered, student-focused, and able to prepare young scholars through instructional and curricular freedom. This ministry will be led by a team of humble, relational, and dedicated educators.

 

Philosophy of Education

FLCS fulfills Christ’s commission to “make disciples” (Matthew 28:19) by helping students who have accepted Christ to grow in their Christian faith and by challenging students who are not yet Christians to accept Christ as their Savior. FLCS instructs students under the delegated authority of their parents and in harmony with the local church. FLCS seeks to only admit students whose parents support learning how to initiate, grow, and internalize the Christian faith.  

Although parents and students need not be Christian to attend FLCS, parents must agree to support the school’s Philosophy of Christian Education. They must allow their children to accept the Christian faith personally. Forest Lake Christian School accepts students who meet behavioral and academic standards and desire to grow in their Christian faith or are open to learning about the Bible and the Christian faith with the support of their parents. 

 

Statement of Faith

This statement of faith shall be deemed to constitute the official belief and policy of the corporation of Forest Lake Christian School. This policy shall be expressed at all educational levels. Forest Lake Christian School shall support, espouse, and in all respects give allegiance to the following statement of faith:

  1. While adhering without reservation to the teachings of the Bible, no attempt is made to force upon students views of a denominational or sectarian nature.

  2. We believe the Bible to be the verbally inspired Word of God and is the supreme and final authority in all matters of faith and conduct.

  3. Salvation is through grace by faith in the person and the atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ.

  4. We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

  5. We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death, through His shedding of blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.

  6. We believe in the special six-day literal creation as taught in the book of Genesis.

Student Learning Goals

Follower of Christ

Students will integrate Biblical principles into their lives to provide a firm foundation that equips them to be true disciples of Christ. 

Students will be able to:

  • Identify and apply Biblical passages and principles that are relevant to life situations and issues; 

  • Construct a reasoned defense of one's Christian worldview in order to respond Biblically to conversations, opinions, or debates;

  • Understand Christian worldview and other worldviews in order to develop a personal philosophy that effectively communicates Biblical truths;

  • View themselves as unique products of God’s creation and recognize their body as the wonderful vehicle of their personalities and the intended dwelling place of the Holy Spirit.

Lasting Learner

Students will demonstrate academic achievement and have a thirst for learning which lasts a lifetime and allows them to reach their greatest potential.  

Students will be able to: 

  • Master curriculum goals throughout various disciplines and enjoy the learning process;

  • Apply Christian truths which provide principles for interpreting facts and the study of all subject matter;

  • Create intellectual, artistic, practical, and physical products;

  • Research, document, and express thoughts clearly in oral, aural, written and technological communication.

Critical Thinker

Students will demonstrate logical and effective decision-making, communication, and analytical skills.  

Students will be able to:

  • Apply critical thinking skills to solve problems logically and creatively knowing that God is a God of order;

  • Think critically, investigate the world, analyze information, draw conclusions and apply these skills to demonstrate verbal, written and technological competence;

  • Construct a deductive and inductive line of reasoning from premise and worldview to conclusion.

Servant Minded

Students will develop a desire to impact the world by serving others.

Students will be able to:

  • Practice Biblical principles in dealing with others and act in an ethical, kind, and responsible manner;

  • Learn how to interact with people from various backgrounds and cultures to serve and communicate the love of Christ to others;

  • Develop servant-leadership qualities which will equip them for life and service for Jesus Christ.