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Since 1980, Desert Chapel Christian School (sometimes referred to as "DC") has been the heart of Christian education in the Coachella Valley. We focus on the person of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Word of God. DC's educational program is designed to bring glory and honor to God and to encourage reverence for all of God’s creation in the heart and mind of each student. The student does not learn reverence for God through the intellectual process alone, but through accepting Jesus Christ as one's personal Savior.
The students of Desert Chapel Christian School will acquire wisdom, knowledge and a Biblical worldview as evidenced by a lifestyle of character, leadership, service, stewardship, and worship. DC will provide students with a Christ-centered, Biblically-directed education, which will encourage a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, academic excellence, Christian values, and physical and social well-being.
ABOUT US: Who Are We?... We are Desert Chapel Christian Schools!
MISSION & PHILOSOPHY
The Christian philosophy of education is unique in contrast to all other educational philosophies. Other philosophies of education are man centered. Christian education is centered in the person of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Word of God.
The Christian philosophy holds that God, as the Ultimate Truth, becomes real to each person–man, woman or child–when that person accepts Christ, the crucified, risen Lord, through faith (“I am the way, the truth and the life” John 14:6). In keeping with these convictions, the school administration builds, and the teacher teaches, a curriculum that is God-centered.
The entire educational program is designed to bring glory and honor to God and to encourage reverence for all of God’s creation in the heart and mind of each student. The student does not learn reverence for God through the intellectual process alone, but through accepting Jesus Christ as personal Savior.
The student will then be open to guidance of the Holy Spirit in the learning of skill, knowledge, and values. Teaching does not become Christian because we teach biblical truths alone, but rather because these truths are exemplified and practiced in the curriculum, activities, and everyday lives of students and staff.
True Christian education is discovering and applying truth, seeing God revealed in truth, and recognizing that God alone is the Creator and that we are made in the image of God. The Bible is truly clear in the establishment of the family unit as the primary social structure (Deuteronomy 11:19, Deuteronomy 6:1-9, Ephesians 6:1-4).
DCCS views itself as an extension of the home; therefore, we exist to help parents meet their God-given responsibility to train their children to know and serve God.
Why choose a Christian Education?
The students of Desert Chapel Christian School will acquire wisdom, knowledge and a Biblical worldview as evidenced by a lifestyle of character, leadership, service, stewardship, and worship. Desert Chapel will provide students with a Christ-centered, Biblically-directed education, which will encourage a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, academic excellence, Christian values, and physical and social well-being.
Our Vision and Values
Expected Student Outcomes
Desert Chapel students will BELIEVE:
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Commit to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
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Understand the Gospel, salvation, and how to share it with others.
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Exemplify Christ-like character and values.
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Apply a Biblical worldview to decision-making.
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Attend and engage in a church community.
Desert Chapel students will ACHIEVE:
Academically...
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Flourish academically with proficient knowledge of all subject content.
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Think logically and critically to discern truth and solve problems.
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Utilize reliable resources to support logical conclusions.
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Concisely and effectively communicate, both in verbal and written forms.
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Apply technological skill.
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Plan, organize, and implement various and valuable life skills.
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Graduate qualified for post-graduate studies, apprenticeship, military service, or employment.
Physically...
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Make Biblically-driven, healthy choices for their mind, body, and soul.
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Honor God with each decision, action, and spoken word.
Socially...
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Respect life and others, interacting with empathy and kindness.
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Engage well with others.
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Foster healthy relationships.
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Pursue face-to-face interactions.
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Interact with effective interpersonal skills.
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Practice forgiveness and dispense grace.
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Desert Chapel students will SERVE:
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Understand the Biblical mandate for service.
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Participate in service experiences.
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Develop and employ leadership skills.
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Understand and practice spiritual gifts.
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Utilize personal strengths and talents to bless others.
STATEMENT OF FAITH
God...
There is one eternally existing God who has three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. He is the creator of all that exists, both visible and invisible, and is therefore worthy of all glory and praise. God is perfect in love, power, holiness, goodness, knowledge, wisdom, justice, and mercy. He is unchangeable and therefore is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
Revelation...
God has revealed himself to us through his son, Jesus Christ, who is the visible image of the invisible God, the holy scriptures, and through all of creation itself.
Mankind...
Humans, both male and female, were created in God's image for His glory. The first humans, Adam and Eve, were created without sin and appointed as caretakers of the rest of God's creations.
The Fall...
When Adam and Eve chose not to obey God, they ceased to be what they were made to be and became distorted images of God. This caused them to fall out of fellowship with God, and fractured all of creation ever since that time.
Salvation...
Jesus Christ came to reconcile us with God. He lived a life without sin and willingly died on the cross to pay the penalty for our transgressions. God raised him from the dead and now, by grace, offers as a free gift eternal life to all who follow Christ, by faith, as their Lord and Savior. That is why salvation can be found in Christ alone.
The Church...
The Church is meant to be the visible body of Christ, sent into the world to glorify God and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Resurrection...
Jesus Christ is returning one day to judge both the living and the dead and to usher in the fullness of God's kingdom on earth.
What We Believe
Desert Chapel Church and Desert Chapel Christian School, a ministry of Desert Chapel Church, are an Interdenominational Fellowship in association with the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. We are "foursquare" in the full meaning of the word: i.e. forthright, unequivocating, solidly and boldly presenting a firm stand. Our firm stand pertains to the elements of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In a day when a diluted message is producing deluded people, we stress a thorough going proclamation of the Word of God, emphasizing the four essential ministries of the Lord Jesus to those who will believe. You may visit the Denomination's website here.
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