PORTRAIT OF A GRADUATE

Beginning with the end in mind. Character formation begins by thinking about the end goals. We call this collection of goals a "Portrait of a Graduate." We desire to cultivate students who:

Love the Lord their God with all their Heart, Soul, and Mind

• Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior
• Be able to articulate and explain the reasons for their faith
• Think and live according to a Christian worldview
• Possess a broad knowledge of Scripture and apply it to their lives
• Live a lifestyle of prayer and Scripture memorization
• Steward wisely their resources of time, talent, and health
• Manifest a disposition of gratitude
• Participate actively in local and global church ministry
• Display the fruit of the Spirit
• Demonstrate humility and servant leadership
• Identify and compassionately address the needs of others

Love the True, the Good, and the Beautiful

• Have broad exposure to the liberal arts and sciences, philosophy, and theology
• Understand the historical development of the various academic disciplines
• Recognize the interconnectedness between the branches of knowledge
• Be academically prepared for success in college
• Have the ability to identify, appreciate, and interpret high-quality art and music
• Engage in biblically-grounded and well-reasoned public discourse
• Demonstrate boldness and courage to stand up for what they believe
• Appreciate the ability of written and spoken words to communicate truth, goodness, and beauty
• Possess a foundation of classical languages
• Speak and write articulately, eloquently, and persuasively

Love Learning

• Possess the habits, dispositions, and skills of a life-long learner
• Be self-motivated to learn independently
• Have a strong and disciplined work ethic
• Reason soundly with discernment and understanding
• Think in a way that is both principled and independently creative
• Read avidly and with critical wisdom