Vision, Mission, and Values

Vision

Equipping students to impact their world for Jesus.

Mission

Equipping students to be leaders through an exceptional education within a culture emphasizing Christ-like love, peacemaking, and service.

Values

In all aspects of Quakertown Christian School, we value:

Jesus Christ:

The model and teachings of Jesus are the foundation on which our ministry is built. Jesus, at work in individual lives and in all our relationships, creates a culture of grace, hope, and love evidenced by peacemaking and service.

Each Child:

We believe each child is created in the image of God, gifted with unique talents and abilities; we offer them a safe place to explore those gifts. By helping them to understand their value in Jesus Christ, we encourage them to use their gifts and abilities to uniquely further God’s Kingdom work, both here and around the world.

Excellence:

We provide a Biblically-integrated education with a curriculum that includes academics, arts, and athletics, as well as character building and conflict mediation. We expect and encourage everyone within our school community to always do their very best.

Servant-Leadership:

We develop leaders who follow Christ’s example of serving others first by providing opportunities for students to come alongside other students in mentoring programs, community outreach, and mission trips. These experiences strengthen our capacity for humility, empathy, and compassion while also nurturing confidence and awareness.

Intentionality:

It is our desire that any family who values Christian education should be welcomed in our school. It is our intention to work alongside engaged families to provide educational services and support to the best of our ability while maintaining policies which support the sustainability of the school as a whole. Additionally, we recognize the importance of communication between teachers, students, parents, faculty, administration, and board. Communication happens through weekly newsletters, class emails, parent-teacher conferences, town meetings, and various other methods.

Values Statement adopted July 14, 2016, by the Quakertown Christian School Board of Directors.

Statement of Faith

We believe in the full inspiration and authority of the Bible.
We believe in God as Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe in the Father: that He is the ordainer, creator, and ruler of all that is.
We believe in Jesus: that He was virgin conceived and born, that He is fully God and fully man, that He is sinless, that He voluntarily died for our sins, that He was physically raised from the dead and that He is presently at God’s right hand interceding for believers.
We believe in the Holy Spirit: that He is fully God and that He is in the world convicting people of sin, providing new life for those who believe the gospel, and giving gifts, guidance, and power to believers for life and ministry.
We believe in the sinfulness of all human beings.
We believe in the forgiveness of sin only by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ.
We believe in faith that is displayed in the daily walk of life and is characterized by love, peace, and nonresistance.
We believe in the church as the community of those who have been forgiven in Christ and which is separate from the world.
We believe in the soon return of Jesus Christ to establish His kingdom and rule upon the earth.

Profile of a QCS Graduate

Academic competence: QCS graduates . . .

Exhibit foundational knowledge and competence in academic disciplines.
Communicate effectively through listening, speaking, and writing.
Possess the knowledge and skills for success in making decisions, managing resources, relating to others, and functioning in the workforce.
Value and demonstrate the skills of life-long learning – including thinking critically, accessing information, solving problems, and collaborating with others.
Utilize current technologies effectively and ethically.
Appreciate and demonstrate creativity and artistic expression.

Spiritual growth: QCS graduates . . .

Possess basic biblical literacy, the tools of biblical interpretation, and the know how to draw on the Bible for spiritual discernment.
Explore the implications of Jesus’ call for their own lives, grow in relationship with Jesus Christ and the faith community, and understand faith as a life-long journey.
Ask questions and seek answers through the practice of spiritual disciplines and the counsel of others.
Explore and develop their God-given gifts.
Value worship as an essential part of Christian life and utilize the skills acquired at QCS to participate meaningfully in worship.
Articulate their beliefs, values, and convictions.
Practice service and peacemaking as practical expressions of Christian discipleship.

Cultivate a Christian worldview informed by Anabaptist-Mennonite theology and experience. Lifestyle integrity: QCS graduates . . .

Maintain healthy relationships with others, build friendships, and resolve conflict peaceably.
Practice stewardship of all God has entrusted to them – including personal gifts, physical wellness, the environment, time, and resources.
Participate in a local church and broader church life.
Seek to be compassionate leaders.
Value differences and demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
Balance conscientious work with generous service, enjoyment of leisure, and Sabbath rest.
Demonstrate integrity and honesty.
Live with a sense of curiosity and wonder.

Membership and Accreditation

Academic Accreditation

Quakertown Christian School is accredited by Cognia and Mennonite Schools Council (MSC).

Mennonite Education Affiliation and Accreditation

Quakertown Christian School is a member of the Mennonite Schools Council, a network of 20+ pre-K through 12 Mennonite schools serving more than 9,000 students in the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada. MSC advances Christ-centered education by networking schools and equipping them to implement the vision of Anabaptist-Mennonite education. QCS is honored to have earned accreditation through this educational body.

In 2023, in addition to the MSC accreditation, QCS also earned academic accreditation from Cognia, whose review process was selected for its rigorous academic review, as well as a commitment to a holistic continuing improvement process. Having these two accreditations, though more work, reflects our desire to be committed to both a high educational and spiritual accountability.