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Mission and Philosophy

Educational Philosophy Summary

Keswick Christian School exists to support the biblical training received by its students in the home and the church. This includes working to achieve a redemptive goal. Children are sinners who need to be redeemed and then submit to the authority of God in all areas of life. Parents and the Christian community, including the church and the Christian school, are God's instruments to bring this about. Therefore, working cooperatively with the home and the church, Keswick's goal for students is that they will acquire, believe, and apply the knowledge, understanding, skills, wisdom, and virtues to take dominion over creation to the glory of God and for the good of their neighbors.

What Is Christian Education at Keswick Christian School?

The great Reformer of the 16th century, Dr. Martin Luther, said, "I would advise no one to send his child where the Holy Scriptures are not supreme. Every Institution that does not increasingly pursue the study of God's Word becomes corrupt." At Keswick Christian School, we share that perspective. The Bible is the truth (John 17:17) and makes the child of God thoroughly equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17). The Bible reveals the mind of God, who is the absolute sovereign Creator who has revealed Himself in the Scriptures. Without teaching the student God's revealed perspective on all things, the child cannot know things as they really are. The goal of education is to teach the child to know, understand, believe and act in accordance with the truth.

At Keswick Christian School we are distinctively Christian and decidedly academic. The student is commanded to worship God with his whole mind as well as his heart, soul, and strength (Matthew 22:37-40). In order to take control over himself and creation for the glory of God and the good of others, the student must gain knowledge, skills, understanding, virtue, and wisdom. He also needs to overcome by God's strength the power of sin in his life. The arts and athletics are tools for the improvement of the student's ability to enjoy God's creation, worship Him, and serve others.

Keswick Christian School derives its authority to teach and discipline children from Christian parents as they fulfill their mandate from God to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. This delegated authority to teach children is for the benefit of God's children and the glory of God alone. The school's efforts to teach the biblical world and life view strengthens children who one day will lead their local churches in preaching the Gospel, baptizing others, and teaching men, women, boys, and girls all that the Lord Christ has taught them (Matthew 28:19-20). It is Keswick Christian School's privilege to have cooperated with parents and churches in this wonderful work of God since 1953. 

Our Mission

Responding to the biblical command that families raise their children in the knowledge and admonition of the Lord, Keswick Christian School provides a Christ-centered education that instills and reinforces Christian thought, belief and practice in all areas of life.

Our Vision

Keswick Christian School will be the premier God-glorifying school in Pinellas County while excelling in academics, athletics and the arts, and graduating young people who love, trust and obey God.

Our Core Values

Keswick Christian School will demonstrate in all of its actions and beliefs that it values:

  • A biblically-based educational experience that honors and glorifies God.
  • The authority and responsibility of Christian families to educate God's children.
  • The spiritual authority and responsibility of the local church.
  • Academic discipline and excellence.
  • An educational experience that addresses the spiritual, mental, academic, physical, and social needs of its students.
  • A safe and secure environment for our children, parents, employees and visitors.
  • Institutional financial transparency and accountability.

 

School Governance                     

Keswick Christian School is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Directors comprised of thirteen local men and women who are committed to the vision of Christian education at Keswick Christian School. All are willing to sacrifice time, talent, and treasure to guarantee that, through the headmaster and his staff, Keswick Christian School will remain faithful to its mission, vision, core values, statement of faith, and educational philosophy and objectives.

Keswick CARES

In conclusion, Keswick Christian School seeks to provide an educational environment that is:

C   Christ-centered

A   Academically-focused

R   Relationship-oriented

E   Excellence-driven

S   Service-minded

For the glory of God alone and the extension of His Kingdom to every square inch of His creation.

 

Keswick Christian School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.