Teach them (god's Word) to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.
Deuteronomy 11:19
The words we live by
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CHARACTER
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COMMUNITY
Bible Curriculum and Chapel
Christian education is an important component to our students' daily lives and is a part of how we educate each student. Students in grades KP – 8 memorize bible verses, participate in theology classes, and attend chapel on a weekly basis. Positive Action is the curriculum that is used KP – 8th grade. The continuity of curriculum allows students a solid foundation in Biblical principles. Students are taught that the Bible is the ultimate authority as it is God's written word. Denominational practices are not taught in the classroom.
Preschool:
Each week, our preschool students attend Chapel. Within the service, we pray, sing, collect an offering and hear a short message. Our messages are Bible-based and our goal is to share classic Bible stories with the children, while teaching them that God loves them and cares for them today and always.
Elementary:
Bible education is integrated into all subjects and is taught by the classroom teacher. Students have a daily Bible lesson and/or devotional, as well as having bi-weekly Bible verses for memorization. Character education is incorporated into the Bible lessons through the Fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22) and character traits. Each month focuses on a specific Fruit of the Spirit and character trait. Weekly chapel for elementary grades is on Wednesdays, and all Parkway families are invited to attend (Chapel is currently closed to family members). During each week's chapel service, one student per classroom is acknowledged for the Fruit of the Spirit/Character Trait. Students sit with their classes and participate in a time of worship and a Bible lesson. Each classroom also takes a turn in presenting the chapel message.
Middle School:
As students enter Middle School, the focus switches to a personal understanding and faith in Jesus Christ. All middle school students take a Theology course as part of their classes. The curriculum begins in Genesis and by Eighth Grade, students have walked through the entire Bible. Students also memorize and are tested bi-weekly on various Bible verses. Weekly chapel is for students only, giving them the opportunity to develop and express their own relationship with Christ. Chapel includes a time of worship, a Bible lesson, communion and middle school video announcements.
Character
Student Organizations
Student organizations at Parkway Christian School play an integral part of the educational process. These opportunities are the perfect complement to the classroom, not because students learn how to become more proficient in certain subjects or activities, but because they learn how to become productive people in society. Valuable lessons in applied Christian ethics, morals and values and leadership are learned in activities outside the classroom. Under the guidance of teachers, students gain a personal awareness of honesty and integrity with themselves and others.
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What are the Core Beliefs of Parkway Christian Church?As members of Parkway Christian Church, we confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, and proclaim him Lord and Savior of the world. In Christ’s name and by His grace, we accept our mission of witness and service to all people. We rejoice in God, the maker of heaven and earth, and in the covenant of love, which binds us to God and one another. Through baptism into Christ, we enter into newness of life and are made one with the whole people of God. In the communion of the Holy Spirit, we are joined together in discipleship and in obedience to Christ. Within the universal 7 church, we receive the gift of ministry and the light of scripture. In the bonds of Christian faith, we yield ourselves to God who we serve, the One whose kingdom has no end. Blessing, glory and honor be to God forever. Amen. Christian spirituality is a way of life that relates to who and what we are and to whom and what God is as revealed in Jesus Christ and as experienced through the Holy Spirit. We encourage one another in the spiritual disciplines and practices through which we open ourselves to being shaped by God. Those disciplines include prayer, Bible study, worship, stewardship, service, study of the church’s tradition and hospitality to strangers. Our spiritual development ministries range from teaching children to love Jesus to helping adults live Christ-like lives. One of these ministries is Parkway Christian School. We are devoted to excellence in the spiritual development of the children attending, as well as their educational development. Our goal is to prepare students to live in a diverse society with their Christian Faith centered on Christ’s love, example, and teaching. Blessing, glory and honor be to God forever. Amen.
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What are Parkway Christian School's Foundational Objectives?●To aim to glorify God in all that we do. ● To build the foundation of our school on Christ, Character and Community. ● To maintain an innovative curriculum that strives towards excellence. ● To demonstrate character traits and the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians. We expect responsible, ethical, and Christ-centered behavior both personally and professionally. ● To encourage open communication and creative thinking. ● To promote teamwork among the entire Parkway family that will enhance our community spirit. ● To encourage and enhance student, parent, and family relationships.
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What is our Portrait of a Graduate?Parkway’s Portrait of a Graduate allows parents, constituents and prospective students to get a snapshot of what our students look like when they graduate. Our goal is to create and maintain a partnership between home and school to develop the following qualities. Poised Self-advocacy Selfless Goal Oriented Virtuous Forward Thinker Confident Character Driven Motivated Disciple of Christ Relational Global Awareness Organized Positive Digital Citizen Respectful Effective Communicator Responsible Critical/Analytical Thinker Well Rounded Involved in Community Outreach
Community
Parkway Christian School is one body with many members. Working together, we can make the impossible a reality. There are so many different ways to help. Find out how you can use your talents or gifts to help the community at large. We are so appreciative to everyone who volunteers their time and resources to fulfill our school's mission.
If you aren't yet involved, contact Rebecca Bossman for more information.
Ways to Get Involved
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What are the Core Beliefs of Parkway Christian Church?As members of Parkway Christian Church, we confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, and proclaim him Lord and Savior of the world. In Christ’s name and by His grace, we accept our mission of witness and service to all people. We rejoice in God, the maker of heaven and earth, and in the covenant of love, which binds us to God and one another. Through baptism into Christ, we enter into newness of life and are made one with the whole people of God. In the communion of the Holy Spirit, we are joined together in discipleship and in obedience to Christ. Within the universal 7 church, we receive the gift of ministry and the light of scripture. In the bonds of Christian faith, we yield ourselves to God who we serve, the One whose kingdom has no end. Blessing, glory and honor be to God forever. Amen. Christian spirituality is a way of life that relates to who and what we are and to whom and what God is as revealed in Jesus Christ and as experienced through the Holy Spirit. We encourage one another in the spiritual disciplines and practices through which we open ourselves to being shaped by God. Those disciplines include prayer, Bible study, worship, stewardship, service, study of the church’s tradition and hospitality to strangers. Our spiritual development ministries range from teaching children to love Jesus to helping adults live Christ-like lives. One of these ministries is Parkway Christian School. We are devoted to excellence in the spiritual development of the children attending, as well as their educational development. Our goal is to prepare students to live in a diverse society with their Christian Faith centered on Christ’s love, example, and teaching. Blessing, glory and honor be to God forever. Amen.
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What are Parkway Christian School's Foundational Objectives?●To aim to glorify God in all that we do. ● To build the foundation of our school on Christ, Character and Community. ● To maintain an innovative curriculum that strives towards excellence. ● To demonstrate character traits and the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians. We expect responsible, ethical, and Christ-centered behavior both personally and professionally. ● To encourage open communication and creative thinking. ● To promote teamwork among the entire Parkway family that will enhance our community spirit. ● To encourage and enhance student, parent, and family relationships.
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What is our Portrait of a Graduate?Parkway’s Portrait of a Graduate allows parents, constituents and prospective students to get a snapshot of what our students look like when they graduate. Our goal is to create and maintain a partnership between home and school to develop the following qualities. Poised Self-advocacy Selfless Goal Oriented Virtuous Forward Thinker Confident Character Driven Motivated Disciple of Christ Relational Global Awareness Organized Positive Digital Citizen Respectful Effective Communicator Responsible Critical/Analytical Thinker Well Rounded Involved in Community Outreach
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