We seek to build positive self-concepts in students by:

• – Increasing an understanding of their physical/mental competencies
• – Encouraging the acceptance of mistakes as part of the learning process, and assuming responsibility for his or her actions
• – Developing an understanding of independence, freedom and initiative
• – Developing a willingness to have God live out His ways in and through us
• – Developing Godly ethical behavior which grows out of a pure heart and mind as exhibited by: honesty, courage, fair play, courtesy, clean thoughts and language, and respect for another person, rights and property

Bethany Christian School aims to lead the student:

• – To know that God is the Creator and sustainer of all things. To accept His Son, Jesus Christ, as Lord and Savior, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit as a guide for holy living
• – To believe that the Bible is the Word of God, foundation for our faith, and that God will speak to us through it
• – To turn to God in belief through prayer, listening when He speaks, and growing in their relationship with Him
• – To grow in being doers of the Word, accepting Christian standards and ideals as a basis for choices, and becoming interested and active in a variety of Christian service opportunities
• – To adopt a world view that includes seeing truth, reality, and ethics from a Biblical perspective

Our aim is to teach students:

• – The history and culture of the United States
• – To understand and value the privilege of being a free citizen
• – To recognize the variety of cultures that have contributed to American society
• – To appreciate our country through literature, mathematics, the arts, sciences, and history
• – An awareness and appreciation of cultures other than our own
• – An awareness of past and current problems that face our nation and world
• – To appreciate the heritage that is theirs as “Children of Christ” and heirs to His throne