Christian Philosophy of Education

At Los Altos Christian School (LACS), we view Christian education as an extension of the Christian home, partnering with families to prepare students for both this life and eternity. Whether families are churched or unchurched, we strive to come alongside them to fulfill the Great Commission.
Our philosophy is rooted in God’s revelation through nature, the Bible (both Old and New Testaments), and the person of Jesus Christ, who is Truth. We believe the Bible is the ultimate standard for truth because its Author, God, is absolute. Because of this, Christian educators at LACS are committed to using the Word of God as the foundation for all educational principles and practices.

With this in mind, our purpose is to prepare students academically, emotionally, and spiritually to become effective citizens in both God’s Kingdom and the world.

Educational Objectives

Spiritual Development

• To lead students into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
• To develop in each student a desire to know and follow God’s will.
• To teach students how to live out their faith daily and serve others.
• To provide teachers as Christ-centered role models.
• To help students understand right and wrong based on Biblical principles.
• To foster self-discipline through respect for God and all authority.
• To cultivate a God-centered worldview and a consistent Christian philosophy of life.

Academic Excellence

• To promote high academic standards and help students master the fundamentals of communication.
• To encourage strong study habits and personal responsibility for learning.
• To teach students how to conduct research and apply the scientific method.
• To develop critical and creative thinking guided by Biblical principles.
• To instill good citizenship by teaching appreciation for our Christian and American heritage.
• To help students understand the world and current events in the light of God’s plan for humanity.