AdvancED Accreditation

“While accreditation is a set of rigorous protocols and research-based processes for evaluating an institution’s organizational effectiveness, it is far more than that. Today accreditation examines the whole institution—the programs, the cultural context, the community of stakeholders—to determine how well the parts work together to meet the needs of students.”

“Christian schools are places where every action, every idea, and every thought is examined in the light of God’s revealed Word.

“A worthy goal, to be sure, but one that does not happen automatically.  The school might have the word “Christian” in its name, and employ believing teachers in its classrooms.  However, the skillful interweaving of biblical principles throughout all of learning – for all ages – is an activity that requires constant honing and attention.

“And true biblical community is not only demonstrated in the classroom, but throughout the organization of the school – in the boardroom, in the administrative policies, and in relationships with parents and the community. 

“Thus, schools demonstrate their seriousness about achieving those lofty ideals by holding itself to high standards, and inviting an external evaluation to validate their assessment.”