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Vision Statement

SeacoastChristian School is committed to providing a high quality, affordable and distinctly Christian education for students in the seacoast area of Maine and New Hampshire.  We are committed to be an exemplary example and witness to our community by the behavior of our faculty and students both on campus and off.  SCS will demonstrate exemplary stewardship in its business and financial dealings and will hold itself accountable to Godly practices, opting to “avoid even any appearance of impropriety”. (Ephesians 5:3) 

I . Our Students

  1. Our primary goal is that each student will have a personal, saving faith in God and will be encouraged and helped to grow in that faith.

  2. At SCS, each student will be provided with, and will be expected to have obtained:

    1. A clear, articulate Biblical worldview.

    2. A consistent, excellent academic foundation in all core requirements and will have had the opportunity to obtain excellent advance studies at appropriate grade levels as required to prepare each student for God’s calling in his/her life.

    3. Character development in a nurturing, God-centered environment, with distinctively Christian staff as mentors and role models. (Philippians 4:9)

    4. The opportunity to participate and excel in extra-curricular activities, including the arts, sports, academic programs and community projects.

II.  Our Faculty

1.      SCS faculty members will exhibit a deep love of Jesus Christ and a commitment to do His will and they will be in agreement with the school’s doctrinal position. 

2.      SCS faculty members will reinforce and assist parents in “directing their children in the way they ought to go”. (Proverbs 22:6). They will also be mentors for the students.

3.      SCS faculty members will regularly pray for the students and for the welfare of the school.

4.      SCS faculty members will be examined by the school administration and approved for competency in the grades and subjects they teach.

5.      SCS faculty members will be active participants in the in-service training sessions provided by the school and through further educational opportunities.  

III. Our Academic Program

1.      Establish in service teacher training program for all teaching staff.

2.      Establish regular testing using a rigorous, nationally recognized test and set school test score goals that will objectively measure our academic performance.

3.      Provide classroom instruction in the classroom, and in science and computer labs that will thoroughly prepare students for college, parenting and/or the work force and will also prepare them for spiritual, moral, social and political leadership in their community and nation.

4.      Maintain consistent academic and behavioral standards from class to class and year to year

5.      Provide a physical education program for all students at all grade levels.

6.      Provide some consistent special education support.

IV. Our Extra-Curricular programs

1.      Full male and female fall, winter and spring sports programs. 

2.      Fine arts programs in music, drama and art.

3.      Encourage and support student’s involvement in extra-curricular academic events.

4.      Utilize extracurricular programs for spiritual growth and character development.


V. Our Facility 

  1. We should have long term academic facility plan that will meet enrollment for up to 250 students. We will maintain a 5 year commitment for our current facility. As God leads and provides we will build or purchase our own school campus.

  2. Have a facility that will be safe, healthy, an asset to classroom instruction and will encourage enrollment of new students and families.

  3. Have fully equipped science and computer labs, art and music instruction rooms and drama preparation and performance areas.

  4. Secure gymnasium facilities that will support a physical education program and both male and female team sports, properly equipped, to encourage optimum use of talents and to reduce risk of injury.

  5. Secure appropriate outdoor facilities for outdoor sports.

  6. Have a large function room available for our use and for the use of our community.

VI. Our Organization

  1. Our school board will be comprised of men and women who are born again Christians, who are living a life that is honoring to God and who are passionate about Christian education and the ministry of SCS

  2. We will establish clear mission and vision statements for the school.

  3. We will write and maintain a clear, concise policy manual.

  4. We will schedule annual school board training and orientation for all existing and new board members.

VII. Home school support

  1. Develop a clearly defined program supporting home schooling families in our community.

  2. Offer selective curriculum support for home schooled students and parents.

  3. Offer participation in sports programs (as space is provided) for home schooled students who meet school standards.

  4. Provide performance testing for home schooled students in conjunction with that provided for on campus students.

  5. Establish a home school tuition structure that is proportional to the services provided

VIII. Financial Goals

  1. We will be financially solvent and will have good stewardship and business practices that are above reproach.

  2. We will establish an annual budget by January 10, including enrollment projections, staffing levels and tuition structure.

  3. We are committed to an equitable staff compensation program and will review that program annually.

  4. We will offer a tuition assistance program for students who qualify for and desire to attend SCS but whose families are unable to afford it.

IX. Development Program

  1. We will have clear goals, bathed in prayer, for raising funds to support extra curricular activities and capital projects of SCS.

  2. We will have well defined and well planned fund raising activities that will honor God and will also encourage those who love SCS to support our school on an ongoing basis.

  3. We will secure support for a tuition assistance program that will allow qualified families who are committed to Christian education to have their child or children enrolled at SCS.

  4. We will include all those who are presently and were formerly associated with the school, if they are willing, in our support structure for the school.

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