Cary Christian School is a private classical Christian school located in Cary, North Carolina

Cary, North Carolina

Cary is a large town and suburb of Raleigh, North Carolina in Wake and Chatham counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located almost entirely in Wake County, it is the second largest municipality in that county and the third largest municipality in The Triangle after Raleigh and Durham...

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School history

Cary Christian School officially opened its doors September 5, 1996, with 84 students meeting in two trailers. The school experienced rapid growth, expanding to three temporary campuses and eventually to a building of its own, construction of which was completed in 2004. Cary Christian graduated its first senior class in 2005.

In 2007, the school opened its second building on its current campus, which houses two science labs, a weight room, and a theatre.

Vision and mission

"We aim to graduate young men and women who think clearly and listen carefully with discernment and understanding; who reason persuasively and articulate precisely; who are capable of evaluating their entire range of experience in the light of the Scriptures; and who do so with eagerness in joyful submission to God."

The full vision statement of the school is summed up in its mission statement, "Providing an excellent classical education founded upon a Biblical worldview."

Classical education

Cary Christian School's philosophy of classical education, derived from Dorothy Sayers' essay The Lost Tools of Learning, is based on three learning stages, known as the "trivium," which are suited to a child's natural development. The grammar stage (kindergarten through grade 5), focuses on memorization of raw facts, the logic stage (grades 6 through 8) focuses on critical thinking and succinct reasoning, and the rhetoric stage (grades 9 through 12) focuses on effective and persuasive delivery of arguments, speeches, and dramatic presentations.

Biblical worldview

Cary Christian School promotes a biblical worldview in two ways: First, education is centered on Scripture. All subjects are taught from a biblical perspective, and students are encouraged to pursue a relationship with Christ. Second, students are taught to evaluate their own beliefs, and the beliefs of those around them, on the basis of both logic and Scripture.

Disciplinary Measures

As described by "Discipline Procedures" in the CCS Secondary Student-Parent Handbook, the disciplinary measures that are undertaken "will be based on biblical principles, e.g. restitution, apologies (public and private), swift/painful punishment, restoration of fellowship, no lingering attitudes, etc," (22). A visit to the office is described as the following: "During the visit with the superintendent/principal, the superintendent/principal will determine the nature of the discipline. The superintendent/principal may require restitution, janitorial work, parent’s attendance during the school day with their child, spanking (for boys only), or other measures consistent with biblical guidelines that may be appropriate," (23).

External links

• School Homepage