Article II. Philosophy

The school must have a stated and published philosophy. The philosophy should be reviewed
periodically with several groups (i.e., governing body, administration, faculty, and/or parents).

A. The philosophy must allow for careful attention to the academic, spiritual, and physical
    development of students.
          1. An interview of governing body members is used to determine if this standard has
              been met.
          ​2. There must be a published statement of explicit goals emanating from and
               intended to implement the approved philosophy.**
                    a. These goals are broad strokes that help explain the basic philosophy of the
                        school.
          3. Every policy adopted by the governing body, as well as every administrative and
              educational practice, is consistent with the goals and the philosophy.
          4. The church or sponsoring body has approved the philosophy of the school.**
                    a. Evidence of actual support by the congregation or sponsoring body in
                        helping the school to achieve its goal is furnished by reviewing governing
                        body minutes.
          ​5. The philosophy should reflect a Christian perspective of education and a Christian
              statement of faith.

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