PILGRIM Journey Spring 2014
WHAT OUR PARENTS ARE TELLING US… By Wendy Hofman, Head of School In a recent Parent Survey, over 80% of parents responding said that the Christian focus and the intentional integration of faith in every area of our school is the single biggest factor in enrolling their children at LCS. Other important factors indicated by our parents include: academics, college preparation, excellent teachers, community, a positive learning environment, and partnering with Christian parents. What does this tell us? Having a strong academic program that prepares students for college and career. Helping students Photo by Tom Gennara understand all of learning from a Christian world view is the heart and soul of what a Christian education is all about. We are preparing students to live lives where knowledge and learning are important. This enables students to be salt and light in the world, serve God’s people, and further Christ’s kingdom. LCS provides opportunities for students of all ages to be nurtured in their faith through relationships, Bible knowledge, worship and service. This helps students learn that faith is not separate from learning at school.
The Lansing Christian School Board of Trustees Gillian Granger ’88, Chair Rod Moore, Secretary Brad Banasik Stephanie Buchalski Dave Greydanus Laura Moody Scott Wagoner Rina Woodland ’85 Lori Wortz
Programs that allow students to grow in their interests, gifts and abilities also continue to be a priority for our parents. Co-curricular programs give students opportunities to explore their special interests and God-given gifts and abilities outside the classroom. Providing more of these opportunities for our students is a priority as we move into the 2014-15 school year. In this edition of the Pilgrim Journey you have the opportunity to read more about what Lansing Christian parents value and what Christian education is all about. Through strong academic programs, spiritual formation, fine arts, athletics and co-curricular programs, we are teaching students to live lives in service to God and to others.