Philosophy & Goals

Philosophy

We believe that CHESS Academy should provide an atmosphere wherein Christian morals and principles can be taught and practiced. To achieve this, we believe that the uniqueness of this academy lies in the integration of the biblical perspective in all academic subjects. A biblical view of God, man, and the world is the standpoint from which all subjects are taught. This means that we have Christian teachers presenting the so-called “secular” subjects from a Christian perspective. The division of knowledge into that which is sacred and that which is secular is artificial and unbiblical. As one Christian educator noted, “All truth is God’s truth.” We believe that all truth is to be understood within the context of a completely Christian worldview.

Goals

To Teach Faith . . .

To teach students that God is the Creator and sustainer of the universe and of man; that the Bible is the only World of God and is relevant to every area of life; that Jesus is God’s only begotten Son; and that only through a relationship with Him can one receive His gift of eternal life; to equip students with A Christian world and life view based on biblical principles so that they may go into the world and impact it for God’s kingdom.

To Teach Responsibility . . .

To teach students to demonstrate fairness, kindness, courtesy, and honesty; to accept responsibility for their own actions; to discern clearly between right and wrong; and to accept their responsibility to share their faith through their words and actions.

To Achieve Academic Excellence . . .

To challenge students to achieve a high level of academic performance without undue pressure; to teach them to accept individual responsibility for their own academic progress; to teach students to work both independently and cooperatively.