SCCS Brochure 2017

SANTA CLARITA CHRISTIAN S C H O O L

Teaching Minds Training Hearts for God

SCCS students participate in a week of dress-up days, class competitions, pep rallies and loud fun during Spirit Week.

SANTA CLARITA CHRISTIAN S C H O O L

At Santa Clarita Christian School (SCCS) we are committed to partnering with Christian parents of like faith to challenge students’ minds and train their hearts for God through a distinctively biblical education. SCCS seeks to pursue academic excellence, promote spiritual growth, and encourage character development in order to produce students who are prepared to make a difference in the world for God.

Teachers At SCCS, our faculty members not only possess superior academic and teaching abilities, but they are passionate about the students they mentor every day. Averaging over 12 years teaching experience, each of our faculty members are professionally degreed and receive additional training to specifically teach from a Christian worldview. All of the SCCS teachers love the Lord and have a passion for Christian education that challenges the mind, heart and soul. Ongoing training and education help to keep our teachers current and effective in using the best instructional strategies in the classroom.

The teachers at SCCS

Small Class Size SCCS averages two classes at each grade level. SCCS does not enroll more than 25 students per class and provides additional support and pullout programs to assure a small student-to-teacher ratio. In Kindergarten through 6th grade, each teacher has a teacher’s aide that helps in the classroom. These measures are part of our overall program design to make a highly academic program attainable for all students.

are our living curriculum.

Academic Excellence The whole point of a Christian school is to teach students about God’s creation and what mankind has produced and revealed about Him through literature, mathematics, science, and history.

We seek to do everything to the best of our ability, holding ourselves to the highest standards and executing everything with excellence because of the God we represent. We want to surpass standards and send our students into the world well-equipped to think clearly, present and defend their views and faith, work hard, and stand strong before the world.

GO ALS : Our aim

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• Students who are independent learners • Students who are critical thinkers • Students who can write and speak effectively • Students who take the most rigorous course loads and aspire to gain acceptance into 4 year colleges and universities • Students who are consistently admitted to a college or university

“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when

SCCS OFFERS: Educational Class Field Trips Honors & Advanced Placement Classes Dual Credit Enrollment Academic Competitions Competive Sports Teams Choir & Band Science with Labs SAT Prep Classes College Counseling Individual Academic Support Three Years of Spanish Elementary Computer Classes & Computer Lab

Theatre Arts Culinary Arts

he is old, he will not depart from it.� Proverbs 22:6

Spiritual Growth Paramount to all we do at SCCS is to mature young boys and girls in their relationship with Christ. We seek to do this by partnering with like-minded families in fulfilling the admonition of Deuteronomy 6:5-7.

“These words, which I am

Daily, in every class, every subject, and every activity, our aim is to make the gospel clear to our students. Our greatest desire is to see each young person “love the LORD their God with all their heart… soul and … might.” At SCCS we teach all subjects from a Christian Worldview which helps our students understand that God and our faith is seen and integral to every subject and area of life, not just Bible class. These values are accentuated by weekly chapels, spiritual life retreats, and service projects.

commanding you today, shall be on your heart.

You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up.”

Deuteronomy 6:6- NASB Additionally, we believe that spiritual growth extends from spiritual leadership and modeling. Every morning SCCS staff meet for devotions and prayer. Keeping students and their families in prayer, as well as our own hearts focused on our mission, helps SCCS to be a Philippians 2 community where fellowship and unity of the Spirit exists.

SPIRITUAL LIFE AT SCCS: Spiritual Life Retreat Spiritual Emphasis Week Weekly Chapel and Worship Weekly Scripture Memorization NEXUS iServe Bible Studies throughout campus Monthly Character Trait Student Recognition

Developing Servant Hearts iS e r v e Every Spring, SCCS junior and senior high students volunteer during a unique, two-day event called iServe. iServe begins with the help of SCCS teachers who select locations and activities that are closest to their hearts. These service projects are then presented to the students in a special kick-off chapel.

With eager hearts, SCCS mounts an army of student volunteers who go out into the community and serve others by cooking meals, making baby blankets for single moms, playing games and eating with the elderly, digging trenches and building fences, to name a few.

At SCCS we see the importance of developing servant hearts, building leadership qualities and making faithful disciples for Christ; attitudes that will stay with the students through their school years and into adulthood.

“...for whatever you have done to one of the least of these

“I want to be a servant like Jesus.”

my brothers, you have done to Me.” Matthew 25:40

“I decided I would rather go and help the needy instead of just sending money.”

Creative Expression Man was made in the image of a “creative” God. All we see around us is an expression of God’s majesty and splendor.

Romans 1:19-20 even tells us that God’s attributes, power, and divine nature are expressed and seen though His creative masterpiece. There is probably no greater way for believers to reveal the splendor of our Savior than through the Arts. At SCCS we help develop these talents in such a way as to not bring vain glory to the individual but praise to the Lord Jesus Christ.

In the elementary program we encourage creative expression through visual art, music and band pull-out times within school hours and after school enrichment music and elementary choir. Secondary students have opportunity to pursue their interests in photography/graphic arts, yearbook, creative writing, performing arts/drama, choir, drawing class, and worship band.

The entire campus and community are blessed through art festivals, choir performances, drama productions, and worship times.

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

God’s attributes, power, and divine nature are expressed and seen though His creative masterpiece.

Athletics Athletics is an important extension of SCCS. As an extension of the school, our goal is to mature students through hard work, discipline and conduct that is glorifying to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Athletics provides valuable lessons for our students, such as: teamwork, sportsmanship, winning with dignity, losing with grace and the satisfaction of working hard. Our program exists to develop student’s hearts and minds through participation in interscholastic athletics. As Christians we have the responsibility to be witnesses of our faith. SCCS athletics provides that perfect opportunity.

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it Jacob Fricks Photography

SPORTS OFFERED: PEE WEE SPORTS: Basketball Boys Flag Football Soccer Girls Volleyball ELEMENTARY SPORTS: Boys & Girls Basketball Boys Flag Football Soccer Girls Volleyball Cheerleading SECONDARY SPORTS: Varsity Football Boys Flag Football Girls Volleyball Boys & Girls Basketball Boys & Girls Soccer Softball Golf Baseball Swimming Cheerleading

CIF CHAMPIONSHIPS: Swimming (2014-2016), Girls Volleyball (2014), Football (2008 & 2009), Baseball (2004) 2015-16 HERITAGE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS: Volleyball, Baseball, Boys and Girls Soccer 2015-16 CIF TITLES: Swim-100 Free Style; Finalists-50 Free Style; Finalists-Volleyball

all in the name of the Lord Jesus.� Colossians 3:17

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S CCS G r o u p s Cardinal S.O.A.R. Cardinal Mornings California Scholarship Federation Student Leadership Council

School Events: Spirit Week Jog-a-Thon Red Fred Day Fall Fling Music Programs Junior-Senior Banquet Art & Photography Exhibit Senior Appreciation Week Science Fair School Carnival Christmas Banquet Special Assemblies

Grade

level trips

1st Grade Underwood Farms 2nd Grade Science Center 3rd Grade SeaWorld Trip 4th Grade Sacramento Trip 5th Grade Ronald Reagan Library 6th Grade Science Camp 8th Grade Washington D.C. trip Senior Hawaii Trip England Tour High School Choir - New York

At SCCS, life-long friendships and memories are made!

The Cardinals Soared Off to England!

Alumni

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Rachel Stroud (2006) College(s) Attended: Westmont College (‘06-’08); Purdue University (‘08-’10); Emory University (‘10-’11) Career Pursuit: Registered Dietitian Looking back over the course of my college and post-college years, I am truly grateful for my decision to go through high school at SCCS. The size of SCCS is what I am most thankful for as I reflect on my experience. Being at a small high school where teachers know and care about their students and where opportunities abound, I was empowered to believe that I could earn leadership roles and be successful at them. I would love to say that I would have had the confidence to pursue these same opportunities at a large public high school, but today I know that I wouldn’t have. Because of the opportunities I had to impact my student body and throw myself into a myriad of extracurricular activities, I gained the skills and, more importantly, the confidence to pursue these in college as well.

My other concern upon entering SCCS was whether a small school could adequately challenge me academically. I was a kid who loved learning, and I worried about whether my appetite could be satiated at SCCS and whether I would be prepared to take on the rigors of college academics. My degree program in college was heavily math/science based, so I can speak to my preparedness in these arenas most credibly. For all of my classes, I was extremely well prepared. My teachers at SCCS provided a safe environment for asking questions and personally invested in my success.

As a Registered Dietitian in the medical community today, I can see that it has been a long path of academics to be where I am today. That path started at SCCS. I took the chance on SCCS’s size for the rich blessing of having teachers who were committed in their hearts and jobs to serving Jesus, and in the end, it ended up being an integral part of shaping who I am today and the impact I believe I can have on the world around me.

Colleges SCCS Students Attend: 95% of SCCS graduates continue their education on the college level. The following is a list of colleges attended by SCCS students.

Asuza Pacific University Baylor University Belmont University Biola University Brown Cal Baptist Cal Lutheran Cal Poly Pomona Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Cal State University, Dominguez Hills Cal State University, Fullerton Cal State University, Long Beach Cal State University, Northridge Colorado State University, Colorado Springs Colorado State University, Pueblo Drexel University Gardiner-Webb George Fox University George Washington University Georgia Tech Joffrey Ballet The King’s University Liberty University

The Master’s University Northern Arizona University Pepperdine University Point Loma University Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Simpson University UC Berkeley UC Davis UC Irvine UCLA UC Riverside UC Merced UC San Diego UC Santa Barbara University of Arizona, Tucson University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign University of Colorado University of Hawaii University of Miami University of Wyoming USC Vanguard Westmont College

S CCS P r o f i l e Approximate Enrollment

Total – Grades K-12

Elementary Students

Secondary Students

Female

Male Faculty to Student Ratio

450 225 225 51% 49% Elementary - 10:1 Secondary - 12:1

Average Class Size 20 College Acceptances

% attending a 2-year college

% admitted to a 4-year college

24% 76%

Graduation Requirements

High School graduation requirements meet or exceed all

University of California and California State University requirements.

Accreditation WASC (Western Association of School and Colleges) Members ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) Founded

1982 as a ministry of Santa Clarita Baptist Church Foreign Languages

Secondary School Advanced Placement Classes Offered

Additional offerings being added each year.

Spanish (8)

Congruent College Credit Classes (3) Athletics

% students who participate in a SCCS sport 85%

High School Athletic Teams (total #) 13

Middle School Athletic Teams 8 Elementary 6

Pee Wee 3

CIF Championships 7

Baseball (2004), Football (2008 & 2009),

Girls Volleyball (2014), Swimming (2014-2016)

Heritage League Championships Over 200

Accreditations: Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Santa Clarita Christian School is accredited

by WASC, one of six regional associations that accredit public and private secondary schools, colleges, and universities in the United States.

SCCS was granted a maximum, six-year term in 2001 and was reaffirmed in 2007. This accreditation is evidence that SCCS is a trustworthy place of learning and little, if any, additional support is needed for implementation, monitoring and accomplishment of the school’s action plan in between WASC visits.

Member of Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) SCCS is a proud member of the Association of Christian Schools International, whose aim is to provide schools with the tools they need to empower students to reach their God-given dreams. As a member, SCCS benefits from ACSI’s many programs and services that are designed to enhance SCCS’ curriculum. Additionally, ACSI provides workshops and educational training for the SCCS faculty.

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Thank you for your interest in Santa Clarita Christian School (SCCS). We know that choosing the school that is right for your family is a process that requires prayer and perseverance and we are honored that you are considering SCCS for your child’s education.

Admissions: Please take a moment to answer the following questions to determine if your child qualifies for enrollment at Santa Clarita Christian School (SCCS).

1) Does your family regularly attend a Protestant, Bible-believing church?

2) Do you agree with our doctrinal statement?

3) Do you agree with the philosophy of SCCS and are you willing to support its policies and guidelines?

4) Does your child have a good academic and disciplinary record?

If the answer to the above questions are all “yes,” then the next step is to complete the “Online Application” which can be found online at www.sccs.cc.

Financial Aid: At Santa Clarita Christian School (SCCS) we understand that providing a private school, Christian education for your children can present financial challenges.

Each year, the SCCS School Committee designates a portion of the budget to tuition assistance. Additionally, in order to share in the financial burden that families carry, SCCS provides discounts for multiple children.

To learn more about SCCS, we encourage you to visit our campus and see first-hand the SCCS difference.

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