Paul admonishes us in Romans 12:2: Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will. (NIV) Our teachers, administrators and all of us associated with KCS see ourselves as agents of this transformation in our students' lives, used by God in the process of helping them become more and more what God intends them to be - in other words, more Christ-like. In turn, our goal and prayer is that our students will themselves become agents of Christian transformation in their homes, schools, communities and ultimately their families, jobs and our culture at large.
Sciences
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Only the Judeo-Christian worldview could have given rise to what we know as the modern scientific enterprise. It begins with the biblical doctrine of Creation (Genesis 1): that the universe was brought into being ex nihilo (out of nothing) by a wise, powerful and benevolent Creator. Therefore, Christians believe that the universe is run by laws, and that these laws are orderly, predictable and discernible by man.
KCS seeks to encourage students to use the minds God has given them to inquire into the truths of the physical universe, and to use this knowledge for God's glory and the benefit of mankind.
Mathematics
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The famous astronomer Galileo once said that the book of nature is written by the hand of God in the language of mathematics. 17th-century mathematician and philosopher Rene' Descartes said the mathematical laws sought by science were legislated by God in the same manner as a king ordains laws in his realm.
At KCS, we want our students to understand mathematics as one more way in which God has revealed Himself to us, one more facet of the orderliness of Creation.
Arts
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Art has historically been seen as a means of reflecting something of the beauty and orderliness of Creation.
KCS students are encouraged to see music and art not just as means of self-expression, but as a means of celebrating God's love for us and for expressing something of the goodness of God and His creation.
Language Training
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Our God is a communicating God. He communicates to us something of His attributes in Creation (general revelation):
He communicates others necessary unto salvation in the Bible (special revelation). Because we are created in His image, we are communicative beings. Language is one of His highest gifts to us, and needs to be studied and understood as such. KCS students are taught that excellence and clarity in verbal and written communication, both in English and Spanish (and other languages), honors Him.
Social Studies
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The Bible addresses many issues of social concern, including the proper role of government
and Christians' involvement in government. It does not advocate a specific economic system, but commends hard work, frugality and good stewardship as well as the necessity and goodness of the Sabbath.
KCS students are encouraged to think biblically about social, political and economic issues, not to blindly follow any political party or candidate.
History
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Christianity is an historical faith. The Bible is the story of how God has acted in real events in the lives of real people in real space and time in order to redeem fallen humanity back to Himself. The Old Covenant people of God, the nation of Israel, frequently paused to review God's many acts of faithfulness and deliverance on their
behalf. History is one more way - and one of the most important - in which God reveals Himself to us. KCS students study history not just to memorize dates and places, but to discern God's work in the world and His unfolding plan of redemption.
Computers
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We live in an increasingly technological world, and the computer has without question changed the way we live forever. Computers have improved many aspects of life, such as fast access to many different kinds of information, enhanced information storage and retrieval, superior communications, etc.
It is essential that KCS students acquire basic computer literacy. It is even more essential that they understand proper and improper uses of computer technology, and that they maintain a balanced perspective on the role it should play in their lives.
Special Education
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Rather than relegating students with learning disabilities to the "back seat of the classroom" (literally and figuratively) or treating them as inconveniences and a drag on the other students' educational experience, we see them as being made in God's image just as much as every other person, and therefore deserving of been treated with respect and understanding. Only a biblical worldview accords each individual this equal status and standing in God's eyes. KCS' Discovery Program exists to help equip students with learning disabilities to succeed in the classroom and in life as independent thinkers.
Physical Education
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The same God who created us as intellectual, emotional and volitional beings also created us as physical ones. Unlike other worldviews that see the human body (and the rest of the physical world) as evil or illusory, Christianity teaches that our bodies are good (Genesis 1:26-28). God even pays our bodies the ultimate compliment of being able to become the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit when a person receives Christ as Lord (I Corinthians 6:19-20). Accordingly, physical education at KCS aims to develop both healthy bodies and healthy attitudes toward our bodies through exercise, sports and health education.