Welcome to Desert Christian Schools

Mission:
Desert Christian Schools exists to glorify Jesus Christ in all that we do by educating with excellence the whole student: spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically.

Theme Verse: 
“...In your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect…” 1 Peter 3:15-18

Slogan: 
Ready with the Truth

Vision:
We will provide an exceptional and comprehensive biblically-integrated education to equip students to excel, to impact their world for the glory of Christ, fulfilling God's purpose for their lives.

Strategy:
We will develop the tools necessary for our students to think clearly and listen carefully with discernment and understanding; reason persuasively and articulate precisely; understand life from a biblical worldview; and do all with joyful submission to God.  We will instruct our students to love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love others as much as they love themselves. Our students will be taught to be socially graceful and spiritually gracious, desiring to grow in understanding of God and Christ-likeness; to have a heart for the lost and a commitment to share the Gospel and their lives with those around them. We will train our students to possess all of these characteristics with humility and gratitude to God.

Core Values:

Creating a safe environment for students
Partnering with families in their child’s education
Valuing people: students, parents, and staff
Integrating Biblical truth in all we say and do
High level academics
Being excellent in everything we do
Developing the whole child
Developing Christian leaders

Vision for preparing students to be Ready with the Truth:

Preschool
Loving Environment
Partnering with parents through a gentle and loving environment where children feel safe and secure to encounter social and educational opportunities for the first time at an age-appropriate level.

Elementary School
Respect for Authority
Partnering with parents through consistent and loving education that reinforces the authority of Scripture and the importance of students respecting the authority God has given their parents, teachers, and pastors to teach, correct, and encourage.

Middle School
Emotional Regulation
Partnering with parents through compassionate and loving education that reinforces the importance of emotional regulation as it relates to children navigating friendships and responsibilities.

High School
Christian Worldview
Partnering with parents through practical and loving education that reinforces the importance of students establishing their own personal relationship with Jesus Christ informed by a Christian worldview to engage the world around them with the reason for the hope they have found in Jesus Christ.