Carefully selected curriculum academically challenges elementary, middle school and high school students and upholds the Christian standards we seek to develop. Scriptural truths are taught in daily Bible classes and are woven into the fabric of each academic discipline in a very practical, life changing way.  Curriculum goals are developed by the administration and faculty under the oversight of the Board of Directors. Our outstanding track record of academics is evidenced by our students' above average scores on nationally standardized achievement tests.  The following objectives guide curricular choices:

1. A consistent program of word attack and reading comprehension skills which promote critical reading and thinking;
2. Instruction in the basic arithmetic skills that forms a basis for application to problem solving and reasoning ability in the development of mathematical and logical thinking;
3. A teaching perspective which evaluates and reviews literature from a technical, literary, and biblical viewpoint;
4. An approach to social studies which views historical facts and man's behavior in the light of Scripture and instills patriotic spirit;
5. A focus on biblical creationism which integrates observable phenomena, inductive reasoning, and Scripture in training students in the inductive method of inquiry;
6. An approach to Bible study that balances the impression of biblical knowledge with the expression of God's Word through the life of the student;
7. An appreciation of fine arts as creativity given to man by God, the Master Creator, and as means of worshipping and expressing admiration for Him;
8. Writing and communication skills to allow effective transmission of ideas and principles;
9. A goal to challenge students to physical fitness, good sportsmanship, competitive proficiency and sound health habits.

2009-2010

• Elementary Curriculum
• Middle School Curriculum
• High School Curriculum
  

Conduct Philosophy

As I Timothy 1:5 states, "the goal of our instruction is love." We want to teach and exhort students to love God and obey Him out of that love. It is our desire to see our students learn to love others with the selflessness of Christ.

Discipline is inseparably linked with the process of discipleship. The goal of our disciplinary procedures is to teach personal responsibility for one's actions, obedience to authority, and dependence on God and His Word. The biblical model we follow comes from II Timothy 3:16, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction and instruction in righteousness." The model we derive from this text revolves around a three-fold pattern of parental guidance:

1. Instruction of God's commands and right ways of thinking and behaving
2. Warning concerning natural and parent/teacher imposed consequences
3. Correction of misbehavior

At Cypress Christian School, we endeavor to thoroughly teach what is right and pleasing while keeping correction appropriate. Anger has no place in such a scheme because anger is essentially self-centered while discipline (love) is others-oriented. Love will, however, cause parents and teachers to take action that a student may not like even though it is ultimately for his/her best.

Guiding Principles of Conduct
Learning to live in the gentleness and truth of Christ is God's education goal for every person. Such a goal is the highest calling of a Christian school. Teaching each student to act in loving and responsible ways is of lasting value to him/her.

Order is a vital ingredient of a successful school environment. Many of our rules are for ordering procedures to allow the smooth functioning of the school program. While we do seek to apply biblical truths to our conduct and rules at school, many of the rules are based on the wisdom and judgment of the staff and administration. We strive to have reasonable expectations for the students at Cypress Christian School in the context of a lifestyle that is distinctively Christ-like.

Who's in Charge - That Jesus Christ is Lord is a foundational principle at Cypress Christian School. Christ has rule directly through His Word and a personal relationship with us and indirectly through parents and teachers in the life of a student. The Lord places children under the authority of their parents and gives parents responsibility for educating them. Cypress Christian School provides a resource for parents to use to assist them in that responsibility. In return, we ask parents to recognize the school's authority over the children during the time they are under our supervision.

Gratefulness - Christians are commanded to express gratefulness continually (I Thessalonians 5:18). Gratitude flows naturally out of a life that is dominated by God's grace. Grumbling and complaining ruin a spirit of enthusiasm and cooperation.

Total Release - Jesus Christ is our example of giving all our capabilities to God totally and unreservedly. Two biblical principles apply here:

1. Do everything heartily as unto the Lord, and
2. Do everything to the glory of God.

These principles mean that in spiritual growth, academics, social life, athletics, and any other area, we are to do our utmost to bring honor to Christ.

Respect and Esteem - Philippians 2 instructs us to "consider one another as better than ourselves" or, in other words, to put others first. Protecting the dignity of all students is our aim. Malicious talk can do more harm than physical wounds.

Relationships - "When a man's ways please the Lord he causes even his enemies to be at peace with him." (Proverbs 16:7) Clearly our relationship with Christ is the foundation for our relationships with others.

Christian Emphasis/Character - We seek to live out an exciting faith in very practical daily matters. God calls us to be Christ-like and to be transformed. For this reason, the application of Christian character is central to the goals of the school.

Honesty - We seek to have all students learn the value of honesty and the serious consequences of dishonesty. Lying, cheating, and stealing are considered very serious offenses and will be treated earnestly by the faculty and administration.