Bellevue Christian School
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Bellevue Christian School, home of the Vikings, is a 1A school in Clyde Hill, Washington
and is a part of the Emerald City League. The school was founded in 1950 by Dr. Al Greene and his brother Joe Greene, the enrollment of Bellevue Christian School has grown from nine students to around 1,301 students.
Mission Statement:
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BCS believes the mission is effectively expressed by the following 4 R's:
BCS focuses on serving the whole child and the entire family. All children are encouraged to discover, grow, excel and apply their gifts in service.
The academic program is rigorous and includes AP classes in English, U.S. history, calculus (AB and BC), physics, Spanish and art.
BCS is noted for its music program, which includes three choirs and three bands, including a symphonic wind ensemble.
Students conduct research at the University of Washington Libraries twice per year for U.S. History and academic writing projects.
Alumni attend a variety of universities including Ivy League Schools, Military Academies, State Schools, Christian schools, and Community Colleges.
A number of JV sports teams are available as well.
In addition, high school students can participate in a fall or spring play.
Students, teachers, parents and administrators are encouraged to practice servant leadership according to Jesus’ teachings. Conflict resolution follows the model found in Matthew 18 where community members are encouraged to seek personal reconciliation rather than simply appealing to school administrators as a first step.
Having owned the junior-senior high campus for several decades, BCS is able to keep tuition relatively low by local standards so that it can serve whole families. Students are not screened academically, since the school philosophy stresses the giftedness of all students, not just those who achieve high test scores.
BCS offers Special Academic Services (SAS) to students who need help in strengthening their learning skills and equipping them with processing tools. The department is widely respected for its work with students who struggle with traditional educational models. SAS is affiliated with the National Institute of Learning Development and is based on neurological therapy. BCS is one of the few private, religious or secular schools to offer SAS therapy.
Clyde Hill, Washington
Clyde Hill is a city located in the Eastside, a region of King County, Washington, United States, and part of the Seattle metropolitan area. The town of Kirkland lies to the northeast, while the satellite city of Bellevue is located to the east and south. Lake Washington is also nearby, providing...
and is a part of the Emerald City League. The school was founded in 1950 by Dr. Al Greene and his brother Joe Greene, the enrollment of Bellevue Christian School has grown from nine students to around 1,301 students.
Philosophy and Mission Statement
Philosophy:- Dr. Al Greene argues that Christians today should have what he calls "an alternative consciousness" and that they should recognize that the Christian worldview is distinctly different from the prevailing secular-humanist worldview that is prevalent in today's culture and public schools.
Mission Statement:
- Our goal is to prepare young people to live fully for God in a rapidly changing world, with the ability to understand, evaluate, and transform their world from the foundation of God's unchanging values.
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Affiliation
Bellevue Christian School (BCS) is a private, interdenominational school, with the school body representing more than 160 congregations. BCS emphasizes strong academics and service within a Christ-centered education.History
Founded by brothers, Albert and Joseph Greene in 1950, BCS has grown to serve approximately 1,300 students on four campuses.Locations
- The district office and junior-senior high campus is located in Clyde Hill.
- Three Points Preschool and Elementary is in nearby MedinaMedina, WashingtonMedina is a city located in the Eastside, a region of King County, Washington, United States. Surrounded on the north, west, and south by Lake Washington, opposite Seattle, Medina is bordered by Clyde Hill and Hunts Point, as well as the satellite city of Bellevue. The city's population was 2,969...
. - Mack Preschool and Elementary is in WoodinvilleWoodinville, WashingtonWoodinville is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 10,938 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Seattle metropolitan area. There is also a much larger population with Woodinville mailing addresses in adjacent unincorporated areas of King and Snohomish counties...
. - Overlake Park Preschool is in the Crossroads area of BellevueBellevue, WashingtonBellevue is a city in the Eastside region of King County, Washington, United States, across Lake Washington from Seattle. Long known as a suburb or satellite city of Seattle, it is now categorized as an edge city or a boomburb. The population was 122,363 at the 2010 census.Downtown Bellevue is...
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Academics
Bellevue Christian School is approved by the State of Washington and accredited by Christian Schools International and the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools (NAAS). NAAS WebsiteBCS believes the mission is effectively expressed by the following 4 R's:
- Redemptive : Preparing students to respond to God and human need.
- Rigorous : Challenging students through academically demanding programs that develop critical thinking and compel action.
- Relational : Giving and receiving loving support through a community of families.
- Relevant : Developing lifelong learners to become Christian leaders wherever God calls them to serve.
BCS focuses on serving the whole child and the entire family. All children are encouraged to discover, grow, excel and apply their gifts in service.
The academic program is rigorous and includes AP classes in English, U.S. history, calculus (AB and BC), physics, Spanish and art.
BCS is noted for its music program, which includes three choirs and three bands, including a symphonic wind ensemble.
Students conduct research at the University of Washington Libraries twice per year for U.S. History and academic writing projects.
Alumni attend a variety of universities including Ivy League Schools, Military Academies, State Schools, Christian schools, and Community Colleges.
Co-Curricular Activities
BCS is a member of the Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) and participates in the Emerald City 1A League. BCS offers sixteen different high school varsity sports (9 boys, 7 girls) including baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, track, volleyball, and wrestling.A number of JV sports teams are available as well.
In addition, high school students can participate in a fall or spring play.
Faculty
All faculty members are professing Christians and hold a valid Washington State teaching certificate. Many teachers have advanced degrees and three current teachers are Ph.D. candidates who are preparing to defend their dissertations.Distinctives
DistinctivesStudents, teachers, parents and administrators are encouraged to practice servant leadership according to Jesus’ teachings. Conflict resolution follows the model found in Matthew 18 where community members are encouraged to seek personal reconciliation rather than simply appealing to school administrators as a first step.
Having owned the junior-senior high campus for several decades, BCS is able to keep tuition relatively low by local standards so that it can serve whole families. Students are not screened academically, since the school philosophy stresses the giftedness of all students, not just those who achieve high test scores.
BCS offers Special Academic Services (SAS) to students who need help in strengthening their learning skills and equipping them with processing tools. The department is widely respected for its work with students who struggle with traditional educational models. SAS is affiliated with the National Institute of Learning Development and is based on neurological therapy. BCS is one of the few private, religious or secular schools to offer SAS therapy.