Portrait of a Graduate
When choosing a school, families have many things to consider: location, quality of education, safety, extracurricular offerings, and more.
However, what truly distinguishes one school apart from another? At Grand Rapids Christian, our mission is to prepare students to be effective servants of Christ in contemporary society, and we take that calling seriously.
Through our mission statement, vision for the future, core value statements, and daily goals both in and out of the classroom, we strive to shape students into caring and responsible individuals who will work to care for and improve the world as part of their faith.
Yes, we provide a high-quality education. Yes, we guide students in sports, arts, and travel experiences. Many schools excel in these areas. What sets a Grand Rapids Christian Schools graduate apart? Our Portrait of Graduate describes just that.
By using their unique gifts to glorify God, pursue personal faith, and bring about shalom in the world, graduates of Grand Rapids Christian Schools will be...
CULTURALLY COMPETENT
Prepared to engage with a diverse range of people and ideologies.
COMMUNICATORS AND COLLABORATORS
Prepared to work in a team environment, articulate ideas, and consider multiple viewpoints.
THOUGHTFUL NEIGHBORS
Prepared to practice hospitality, compassion, service, and empathy for those around them.
JUSTICE SEEKERS
Prepared to actively pursue greater wholeness in the world by working for justice and practicing stewardship.
LIFELONG EXPLORERS
Prepared to live a life of discovery and wonder in God's world.
CREATIVE SOLUTION FINDERS
Prepared to identify issues, engage in critical thinking, and persistently work toward solutions.
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST
Prepared to follow Christ with faithfulness, resilience, and humility in a broken but hopeful world.
