The mission of Christ Covenant School is to transform the culture, not be transformed by it. 1 Timothy 4:12 exhorts us to "let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity."  Creating that standard of purity and holiness is a constant process of redemption in a world stained by sin.

 

Our school works to mold young men and women for leadership roles in the church and the world.  Our policy manual explains our desire to establish an environment of mutual edification, trust and respect on page 28 in reference to our harassment policies.  As we are heading into the last quarter of school, some instances have brought to our attention the need to highlight and reinforce these policies with our students.

 

Next week we will have one breakout session at the upper school where our students will be separated into groups of young men and young women.  This will be only for grades 7 and up during part of our lunch period. With male teachers addressing males, and female teachers addressing females, we will reinforce the standards of speech, purity, dress, and demeanor that are a part of our school culture.  We will talk about the power of our words and the need to use them to edify others.  We will also address the standards of modesty in our dress code in light of the warmer weather and social events such as the Middle School Social and Formal events.

 

For our lower school students, we only ask that you as parents join us in maintaining an environment where students are kind and respectful.  Review on your own the standards of dress and speech in our policy manual, and continue to celebrate with us the pillars of respect, order, unity, diligence, humility, integrity, and courage as they are shown in our students.

 

Thank you so much for trusting and partnering with our school as we seek to hold up a standard of excellence and purity among our young people.  We realize that God's desire for our holiness is often a stark contrast to the world's system.  If you have any clarifying questions about these topics, I welcome your input.  I would also add that if you as a parent are not comfortable with the nature of these discussions for students in grades 7-12, you may certainly request your student not attend these policy reinforcement discussions and have them on your own.

 

Our desire to stay true to what the Scriptures say as well as the bounds of our current policy when addressing these topics, and our teachers will be brief and tasteful in their comments.

 

Thank you for your partnership and trust,

 

Robert Lee