Placing ourselves under the Lordship of Jesus Christ should not in any way cause us to settle for a second rate academic program. On the contrary, serving the Lord requires our very best. Therefore, the academic standards at PCS exceed the normal standards of many other schools. We do not consider this a matter of personal pride, but a matter of glorifying Christ by developing and making the best possible use of the talents Christ has given each child.

Our academic program will thoroughly prepare a capable student to attend any college or university of his or her choice. More importantly, however, our program will teach students to live integrated, Christ-centered lives.

As Christian-Classical school we also understand that a complete education requires an aesthetic education. The apostle Paul instructs us to set our minds on that which is true, noble, just, pure and lovely; we are to meditate on those things which are of good report, virtuous, and praiseworthy. The contemplation of loveliness and nobility enjoined by the apostle involves more than just contemplation of “spiritual” truths. It involves contemplation and appreciation of true beauty in all areas of life and academics. Thus, we seek to teach the importance of aesthetic standards in all activities associated with the school, striving for that form of excellence suitable to each activity.

This obviously includes a strong emphasis throughout our curriculum on the fine arts — music, painting, sculpture, drama, poetry, etc. — with the attendant responsibilities of the students including study, meditation, and memorization. But our emphasis on aesthetics also extends to more mundane matters — the cleanliness and decoration of classrooms, student dress, athletic competition, handwriting, etc. In all this, we aim to teach our students the reasons for what we require, and not just impose the bare requirement. As a Christian school we want to particularly avoid all forms of pious or traditional kitsch: aesthetic frauds which can evoke a sentimental and superficial aesthetic response.

Please read our Aesthetic Vision for more detailed information.

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