Curriculum
The Fort Collins Christian School is a part of the Mid-America Union of Seventh-day Adventist educational system. This system receives guidelines from the North America Division of Seventh-day Adventist Education Department. Schools which are part of the Mid-America Union education system: follow the Mid-America Union textbook list, employ denominationally certified teachers, participate in the denominational accreditation (school evaluation) program, and accept conference classroom supervision. The curriculum is developed by groups of qualified individuals representing local and union conferences and division levels -of educational leadership. The role of the teacher is vital, not only in terms of methodology, but also in the selection, revision, and evaluation of learning opportunities for a particular group of students in a specific setting.
The teachers at the Fort Collins Christian School use the guidelines provided by the Mid-America Union to tailor a program, which meets the needs of each student in the classroom. The curriculum includes language arts (including reading, English, writing, and spelling), mathematics, physical and life sciences, social studies, Bible, health and physical education, applied arts and fine arts, foreign languages, and computer education. These subjects are offered within the context and relationships of character building: physical, mental, spiritual, and social development: and career education. Administrators and teachers are dedicated to the principle of respect for the uniqueness and worth' of each individual and to the presentation of the truth about God. Christ-centered materials, methods, and content are flexibly designed and executed in an effort to promote the divergent, specialized potential of every learner. Textbooks and teachers' guides prepared by the North American Division Office of Education in reading, science, and religion provide the structure for the learning experiences in these areas. Non-denominational textbooks in the other areas have been selected which are consistent with the goals of Adventist education.
Religious education and activities are an important part of school life in the Adventist system. Each school day begins with a devotional period, which includes prayer and often music. Bible class is also part of the curriculum. These classes are designed to instruct students specifically from the Bible on various topics. The purpose of religious instruction is to provide students with a basis of knowledge of biblical themes in a non-pressured way so they may choose for themselves a Christ-centered life.
The teachers at the Fort Collins Christian School use the guidelines provided by the Mid-America Union to tailor a program, which meets the needs of each student in the classroom. The curriculum includes language arts (including reading, English, writing, and spelling), mathematics, physical and life sciences, social studies, Bible, health and physical education, applied arts and fine arts, foreign languages, and computer education. These subjects are offered within the context and relationships of character building: physical, mental, spiritual, and social development: and career education. Administrators and teachers are dedicated to the principle of respect for the uniqueness and worth' of each individual and to the presentation of the truth about God. Christ-centered materials, methods, and content are flexibly designed and executed in an effort to promote the divergent, specialized potential of every learner. Textbooks and teachers' guides prepared by the North American Division Office of Education in reading, science, and religion provide the structure for the learning experiences in these areas. Non-denominational textbooks in the other areas have been selected which are consistent with the goals of Adventist education.
Religious education and activities are an important part of school life in the Adventist system. Each school day begins with a devotional period, which includes prayer and often music. Bible class is also part of the curriculum. These classes are designed to instruct students specifically from the Bible on various topics. The purpose of religious instruction is to provide students with a basis of knowledge of biblical themes in a non-pressured way so they may choose for themselves a Christ-centered life.