PURPOSE OF EDUCATION "Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting, get understanding."             Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is the ultimate end of all learning. In order to get wisdom we must go through a process which involves: knowledge (an exposure to facts and information); understanding (coming to a realization of what they mean to us); and finally wisdom (being able to take what we know, understand it and apply it to our life). It is our purpose at Crook County Christian School to bring to each student wisdom. Wisdom must begin with the knowledge of God because the Bible tells us in Proverbs 1:7 that "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge." Therefore, our first responsibility is to help each child come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. That is the cornerstone upon which the rest of their education will be based. Our program, laid upon this cornerstone, has four sides. Our curriculum and instructions are: 1. Christ-Centered: because in God all things have their beginning and in Him they have their true meaning. 2. Bible-Based: because the Bible is our guide for leading us in a life that will be joyful and productive. 3. Student-Related: because we value each student and treat him/her as if he/she were our own. Each student is encouraged to achieve his/her full potential academically, physically, socially and spiritually. 4. Life-Centered: because we are helping to train children for a lifetime. We see that our responsibility goes beyond just the time they are with us, but on to eternity. We are here not only to give them an education through academics, but also an education in righteous living that will bless them for eternity.

PHILOSOPHY Our philosophy is to educate children, who want to learn, in a strong academic program that is geared for average to above average students. Godly principles will be taught and applied in their lives. Respect and honor will be shown to the teachers, staff and fellow classmates. We are committed to provide an educational environment that stresses a high level of academic excellence and to promote the mind of Christ into our daily living. We consider ourselves an extension of the home. We exist to help parents meet their God-given responsibilities in training their children. The scriptures state that a threefold cord is not easily broken (Ecclesiastes 4:12). We believe this is a picture of our effort: the parents, students, and teachers making up that threefold cord. "Jesus increased in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and Man." Luke 2:52 We are dedicated to the principle that a balanced education is based on the Word of God. We encourage the student's growth spiritually, mentally, physically and socially, both as an individual and as a contributing member of society.

STATEMENT OF FAITH We believe and teach: 1. That the Bible is the inspired and only word of God. II Timothy 3:16 & 17; John 17:17 2. That there is one God, eternally existing in three persons: God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Genesis 1:1; Colossians 1:17 3. That Jesus Christ is God in human form. Acts 4:12; John 1:1-3,14 4. That Jesus died for our sins and rose again. I Corinthians 15:3-4 5. That we need to accept Jesus as our personal Savior. Ephesians 2:8-9 6. That our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is returning again. Acts 1:11; Revelation 20:1-6 7. That the Holy Spirit is active in our lives, helping us to become conformed to the image of Christ.  Ephesians 1:13