Our Philosophy

Teaching the Christian faith is integrated in all we do, in a safe, respectful, Christ-centered environment that promotes academic excellence and whole-child growth.

Our Mission

To be a Christ-centered, as a ministry of Lutheran Church of the Cross, Bible-based environment, which provides academic excellence and nurtures students to become life-long learners who know Jesus Christ and share His Word, His grace, and His love with all people.

Our Core Values

We are a Christ-centered, Bible-based school committed to academic excellence, a safe and loving learning environment, strong home–school partnership, faithful stewardship of God-given gifts, and a non-discriminatory community that glorifies God and serves others.

curriculum

AVCS uses and develops curriculum that will further the love of learning, increase knowledge, glorify God, challenge students, and follow a consistent developmental scale, while meeting and exceeding the state competencies.

Our Educational Philosophy is woven into everything we do.

We believe in one God who is eternally revealed through the Creator, our Heavenly Father and source of knowledge; through Jesus Christ, His only Son and our source of salvation; and through the Holy Spirit, the Sustainer and Giver of Faith.

Faith in all we do

Teaching the Christian faith is integrated across every subject

Qualified teachers

An excellent learning environment of safety, security, respect, and Christ’s love provided by committed Christian educators.

Academic excellence

Sequential, cumulative, and developmentally appropriate core curriculum that meets and exceeds state standards

Whole-student skills

Students experience educational opportunities to develop good communication, problem solving, critical thinking, and collaborative skills enabling them to lead the Church and their generation into the future.

Parents as partners

Parents are an integral part of their child’s educational experience, partnering with the school to promote spiritual, academic, physical, and social growth.

Good stewardship

Students are encouraged to be good stewards of all the Lord has entrusted to their care, utilizing their time, talents, and energies for the glory of God and the welfare of others.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Aliso Viejo Christian School has a non-discriminatory policy. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of our educational policies, admission policies, or any school-administered programs.