Our Philosophy of Education

Matthew 6:33 states "But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." We believe that there is no education of greater significance than that which we acquire by first seeking God's Kingdom and His righteousness, so that unto us may be added, by His amazing grace, the power to advance the kingdom of God in this world.

We believe that the Bible is the source of all true knowledge and wisdom. As educators who know Jesus as the Way, the Truth, and the Life, we understand that a very significant outcome of seeking first His Kingdom is our inheritance of great wisdom in both academic and non-academic arenas. Jesus showed us His Way: A life of discipline and commitment. Because He studied the scriptures diligently, prayed consistently, walked in close relationship with God and modeled a life of sacrifice, members of the VWCS community must emulate this lifestyle.

We believe that every child, having been made in the image of God, has received from Him the gift for learning. Our role is to nurture this gift to ensure the achievement of academic excellence by all students at VWCS and lovingly cultivate their talents and abilities. We believe every child has the capacity to learn, grow and serve.

We believe that our lives speak louder than words. Our teachers are a "living curriculum" within each of their classrooms, serving as role models for Christian living and thinking. Teachers model a process of challenging and supporting both parents and students in their spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social and physical development. They will integrate scripture and scriptural principles into every facet of our educational program. Our volunteers are vital servants in VWCS and, as such, they serve the Kingdom of God.

We believe that what happens in the classroom should be creative, interesting and hands-on. The learning process includes curiosity, exploration, discovery, imagination, comprehension, critical thinking and application. All of these processes are vital to our student's educational success. Jesus' example of telling stories and parables serves as an example of how we should teach. VWCS teachers will use a variety of methodologies to keep students curious, engaged and excited about learning.

We believe that, Biblically, parents are the primary instructors of their children and are charged with the responsibility of training them. Our role is to partner with parents to equip, facilitate, and encourage them in fulfilling these responsibilities.

The goal of instruction for students is threefold:

• To train children in the ways of the Lord so that they will develop Godly character,
• To train children toward excellent academic performance in all of the essential disciplines so that they will thrive as an individual in God's calling,
• To encourage the development of each child's God-given talents and abilities to influence their generation.