 BCS is committed to a partnership with parents and their churches, educational excellence and balance, the Christian faith, Biblical integration, worldview training and the Biblical doctrine of origins. BCS endeavors to provide a controlled environment of behavior and exposure to ideas. Our aim is not to create a shelter from the world in which we live but to give our students a solid foundation on which to stand when they ultimately encounter, on their own, the opposing ideas of the world.
The spiritual emphasis of BCS is accomplished from an interdenominational, evangelical perspective. We realize there are differing views relative to biblical doctrine, practicing Christianity and personal convictions. We do, however, hold to our Statement of Faith. Anything interpreted by the school administration to be out of harmony with this statement will not be allowed into the school program.
Because BCS enters into a partnership with parents and churches of various backgrounds, we attempt to avoid activities and programs that might cause conflict. Although we realize it is virtually impossible to please everyone, BCS will, nevertheless, endeavor to minimize those activities and programs that might bring dissension among our families. For example, BCS does not sponsor or promote dances or secular rock concerts. In general, homework and school-sponsored events or practices are not scheduled on Wednesday nights.
The staff and faculty of BCS endeavor to help students realize their full potential. They recognize the need to listen and respond to students in an attitude of love. High standards of discipline are expected.
BCS affirms the need to provide a proper balance among spiritual, academic, physical and extra-curricular activities.
BCS is founded on a firm commitment to God and faith in Christ. The students of BCS are encouraged to uphold the spiritual and moral values of the Christian faith, which support and sustain the family, church, and nation. We seek to graduate students into society with an understanding of their responsibilities as mature Christian citizens.
Ideas and practices opposed to the Christian faith will be considered in the classroom as they relate to the subject being studied, with the goal of helping students discern the difference and choose the position and practice that harmonizes with God's Word.
We intentionally and proactively seek to integrate Biblical principles into all aspects of the curriculum. Teachers are given training on classroom strategies for Biblical integration and develop course philosophy statements that outline how their curriculum scopes can be defined within the Biblical principles that apply.
The students learn that the content of the Bible is relative to all areas of human understanding. They are taught to discover the significance of His Word in their daily lives.
We affirm that the Bible is not only God’s statements to us regarding religion, salvation, eternity and righteousness, but also the final measurement and depository of certain fundamental facts of reality and basic principles that God wants all mankind to know in the spheres of law, government, economics, business, education, arts and communication, medicine, psychology, and science. We believe that for Christians to be certain they have a Christian worldview, they must start with the Bible as foundational to their thinking. We pledge to expose non-Christian views of life and living and subsequently educate our students and families on why such positions are anti-biblical.
We affirm that the Biblical doctrine of origins, as contained in the book of Genesis, is foundational to all other doctrines of Scripture. We believe the creation of all things occurred in six literal days. We embrace organizations and opportunities to expose our students and families to the Biblical and scientific facts of creation.
The world is changing very quickly, and there has been an explosion of new Bible translations. Some of these new translations are wonderful, but some of them are allowing for the introduction of some strange doctrines. Because of all these new translations and the need to have a standardized version in each classroom, we are recommending the New King James Version and we are asking that all students have one. The NKJV is a “word-for-word” translation (one of our criteria), very readable, and was not developed or edited under the primary auspices of any one particular denomination or church. Additionally, it is widely available and in many formats, including study Bibles, student, and children Bibles. Helpful study aides also exist for this version. Our goal is for every student to have a well-formed, biblically-based, and Christ-centered world and life view, and we believe that helping students understand the importance of rightly interpreting God’s Word is central to this task.
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BCS considers accreditation to be a very vital educational process, a recognition by educational agencies and organizations that the school - as a whole - has a high standard of excellence and is meeting that standard. As a Christian school, BCS believes that it is possible to be both Christian and academically excellent at the same time. God does not expect us to sacrifice one for the other. God’s vision for BCS is to train Christian leaders of the future. The interpretation of this vision necessitates a high standard of excellence, which includes a curriculum that is both college preparatory and a challenge to individual students to reach their potential in Christ. Teachers’ instruction and lifestyles must be Biblical.
BCS is currently accredited Kindergarten - 12th grade by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) through the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission (TEPSAC). The State Commissioner of Education and the Texas Education Agency recognize accreditation through these agencies. At BCS, accreditation is achieved within the scope of Biblical principles. There is no compromise so “...that in all things He might have the pre-eminence” (Colossians 1:18).
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BCS is governed and held in trust by a board of directors. This board of directors is a self-perpetuating board made up of from 6-12 members. These members serve three year terms and can serve an unlimited number of consecutive terms. The board’s responsibility is to set policy, hire and evaluate a Head of School, and monitor the mission, vision, and functions of the school. The board is not involved in the day-to-day operation of the school. The board generally meets monthly in closed session to set policy and insure the continued mission and purposes of the school. The board also serves as the final court of appeals on all matters concerning BCS. Persons wanting to appeal a decision made by the Head of School must follow the prescribed appeals policy. Board members have no power to make decisions or set policy except when they meet as a board and make decisions as a group.
The Head of School is responsible for the day-to-day operation of BCS. His responsibility is to maintain a budget, hire employees, implement and follow the Board’s policies and goals, maintain and advance the mission and vision, and serve as the spokesman for BCS. He is employed by the Board and is annually evaluated by the board. It is also the responsibility of the Head of School to settle grievances, make employee decisions, and to oversee every area of the school. To assist the Head of School and provide leadership in various areas are additional Administration positions.
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| BCS admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded to or made available to students in the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, or any other school-administered programs.
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BCS faculty, staff, and parents are asked to model Biblical problem solving by applying the Matthew 18 principle (Matthew 18:15-19, 35). Based on this model, I agree to the following:
- I will not negatively gossip or complain about BCS, any member of the staff, or the policies and procedures established, either in the presence of students or other parents as this can only breed strife, which affects the entire school. I know that if I cannot deal with concerns and challenges in an adult, respectful, Christian manner, I may be asked to conference with the Principal or Head of School. If the attitudes and behaviors continue, my children may be removed from school.
- In the event of questions, concerns, or conflict pertaining to student/teacher relations, assignments, classroom procedures, teacher actions, grades, etc., I pledge to confer first with the classroom teacher. If necessary, or should a question or concern persist, I may also consult the Principal. If, after having discussed the situation with the appropriate individuals, and in the Biblical order, the matter has not been resolved, I may then appeal the matter to the Head of School. If I am not satisfied with the decision of the Head of School, I may request the Board of Directors to hear my concern or request. The Board of Directors is the final authority of BCS.
- If I do not comply with the decision of the Board of Directors, I may be asked to remove my student(s) from the school.
- In the event that any civil judicial action is filed against BCS, its Board Members, employees or volunteers, BCS reserves the right to reprimand the student involved in such legal action, including but not limited to:
- dismissing the student from school
- placing the student on probation during the pendency of such action and not allowing the student to attend school while on probation,
- barring the student from participating in extracurricular activities, and
- barring the student from any awards or special recognition
- Any parent, student, volunteer or BCS employee who files a lawsuit against BCS and/or its Board members, employees, or volunteers shall be responsible for and pay BCS the attorney’s fees incurred in defending any such legal action which does not result in a final judicial determination in favor of the parent, student, volunteer, or BCS employee filing such lawsuit. Failure to reimburse BCS for such legal fees shall result in a one-year suspension from all BCS activities upon receipt of written notice from the BCS Board.
Furthermore, I understand that:
- BCS parents appointed to the school board function only in their board capacity when assembled in formal board meetings. Therefore, I cannot expect them to field complaints individually or outside of the board sessions.
- By agreeing to follow the Matthew 18 principle, it is assumed that I will not negatively gossip or complain about BCS, any member of the staff, or the policies and procedures established, either in the presence of BCS students or with other BCS parents. Instead, I will discuss my complaints with the appropriate individuals and in the Biblical order.
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