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Spiritual Life

PHILOSOPHY

Arlington Christian School is made up of people who believe that the Christian life is both positive and practical, people who believe that life has eternal meaning only when lived according to the teachings of Christ, people who believe that true education has as much to do with developing proper attitudes as with developing academic competencies, and people who believe that success is a journey, not a destination, and that every person needs to regularly experience success in order to develop the will to consistently strive for excellence in all areas of life. Admission and participation in our educational programs is open to all eligible students who meet our qualification requirements regardless of race, color, ethnicity, or national origin.

Arlington is committed to:

  • The development of each child's unique abilities.
  • Honoring God the Father, His Son, and the Holy Spirit by striving to have the message and principles of the Bible permeate our daily routine.
  • Guiding each student toward physical, academic, social, emotional and spiritual maturity.
  • A broad curriculum with a college preparatory emphasis.
  • An appreciation for our spiritual, cultural and democratic heritage.
  • Quality Education in a Christian Environment.

 

The philosophy of Arlington Christian School demands that the faculty members approach their students with wisdom, patience, and consideration, viewing themselves as involved in a spiritual ministry, as well as in educational instruction. These responsibilities are facilitated as administrators seek to promote conditions in which the faculty can function with freedom in a responsible pursuit of truth and professional competence.

The philosophy of Arlington Christian School also encourages parent-school communication and cooperation and upholds a firm and consistent yet fair code of student discipline and behavior. The development of personal responsibility is a major goal for our students. ACS holds firm to its strong stand against smoking, gambling, drinking, premarital sex, and substance abuse. The school does not allow the enrollment and/or attendance of students who have been married, have had children, have been pregnant, or who have fathered a child. Student behavior, on or off campus, which is illicit, immoral, illegal, and/or which reflects adversely on Arlington Christian School could cause immediate expulsion.

The school does not sponsor, endorse, nor encourage dances. A Junior/Senior banquet is held each spring instead of a prom.

 

CHAPEL/ASSEMBLY

This is a period of time which is set aside two days per week for students to connect with God and with each other. It is a time for students to be taught, encouraged, and challenged to live lives that honor Christ. Activities associated with this time include singing, speaking, praying, visual and auditory illustrations, drama, scripture reading, special presentations, etc. Students are encouraged to adopt an authentic faith, exercise spiritual discipline, observe moral boundaries, establish healthy friendships, make wise choices, recognize authority and put "others" first.