Mission Statement

The mission of Valley Christian School in partnership with each parent is to develop Christ-centered thinkers, with a heart for God, equipped to excel in all aspects of life.

Philosophy

At the heart of the Christian philosophy of education is the reality that God, who revealed Himself as a Trinity; Father, Son and Holy Spirit, is at the center of all life.
God is the Creator and Sustainer of all things; He maintains control over his entire universe and is the Source of all truth. Because of sin man does not naturally seek God and fails to relate himself and his knowledge to God, the Source of all wisdom. The Bible is the authority by which all knowledge is measured.
God creates persons having physical, mental and spiritual qualities. Christian education is committed to addressing the needs of the whole child by creating an environment designed to assist children in achieving their God given potential.
The Bible places primary responsibility for the training, and education of children upon their parents. The Christian school defines its role, not as a substitute for, but as an extension of home and church.

Doctrinal Statement

1. God is a person who has revealed Himself as a Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
2. The Bible, sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments, is God's Word.
3. Jesus Christ is Very God of Very God, yet fully human; being conceived by the Holy Ghost and born of the Virgin Mary; He died upon the cross as a substitutionary sacrifice for the sin of the world but limited in efficacy to believers; was raised from the dead, He
   ascended into heaven where He is our interceding High Priest; He will visibly come
   again to set up His kingdom and judge the living and the dead.
4. Man was created in the image of God but fell into sin and so death passed upon all men. Except a man be born from above, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. Salvation is by grace through faith in Christ.
5. The Church is composed of all those baptized into His body by the Holy Spirit. We
   are responsible to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Our mission is to
   witness concerning the Head, Jesus Christ.

History

The leadership of the Huntingdon Valley Presbyterian Church and a small group of parents from the community started the Valley Christian School in 1974. It now provides classes for preschool through sixth grade students.
The school remains a ministry of Huntingdon Valley Presbyterian Church, receiving invaluable support through the provision of facilities and financial contributions.
Valley Christian School is operated by a Board of Directors representing the Christian community.

Christian School Affiliations

Association of Christian Schools International

Valley is a new member of the Association of Christian Schools International. ACSI is a network of schools around the world who are committed to providing the best possible learning experience for students.
Their mission is to "enable Christian educators and schools worldwide to effectively prepare students for life." As you can see, their mission is in line with that of VCS. Please take a few minutes to view their website at www.acsi.org.
 

MidAtlantic Christian School Association

Valley Christian School is a member of the MidAtlantic Christian School Association. A conference is held each fall in Lancaster, PA. We also attend Board/Administrator Conferences hosted by the Association of Christians Schools International.

Philadelphia Biblical University

We frequently place student teachers from Philadelphia Biblical University. The university supports our philosophy of education and appreciates the practical experience that their students receive when they come to Valley and see theory in action.