Christian Worldview: The school offers its students an education that is Christian in that it recognizes God as the Creator of the world and fountain of all truth and beauty, and Jesus Christ as God’s perfect and exclusive provision for the salvation of men. Scripture is the final authority in life and thought. Students are encouraged to develop a world view that integrates Christian faith with all areas of learning.

Community: The school functions as a nurturing community in which students are viewed as unique individuals created in the image of God, each with special abilities and needs. They are taught by skilled and knowledgeable teachers who love children and are dedicated to helping them realize their highest potential--spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, and creatively. Class sizes are small so that each student will receive individual attention and have abundant opportunities to participate and lead.

Critical Thinking and Creativity: The school offers its students a rich humanities curriculum that integrates the study of literature and the arts with the study of history and geography. Students come to understand the present and gain perspective on the future through knowledge of the past. They are warned of evil and error and challenged to live virtuously and nobly through the example of those who have gone before. They learn to think critically and biblically by evaluating the writings of outstanding thinkers of the past and present. They are encouraged to express thoughts creatively in written and artistic media through exposure to literature and art.

Challenging Curriculum: The school offers its students a mathematics and science program that enables them to participate knowledgeably in the scientific and technological discussions of the modern world. From the early grades the mathematics curriculum encourages mastery of concepts and skills that are foundational for advanced study and emphasizes the real-life application of what is learned. The science curriculum makes use of a hands-on approach that enables the students to acquire a solid understanding of the world in which they live through a direct encounter with the wonders and laws of God’s creation.

Character Development: The school offers its students a physical education program that involves them in a variety of physical activities and sports designed to develop their physical fitness, athletic skills, and character.

A school organized by churches and Christians from different racial and economic backgrounds can help to bridge the gaps between them, forging new partnerships and relationships that will glorify God and demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ to the world. City School is such a school.

STATEMENT OF COVENANTAL FAITH

THE NICENE CREED

I believe in one God, 
the Father Almighty, 
maker of heaven and earth, 
and of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, 
the only-begotten Son of God, 
begotten of his Father before all worlds, 
God of God, Light of Light, 
very God of very God, 
begotten not made, 
being of one substance with the Father, 
by whom all things were made: 
Who for us men and for our Salvation, 
came down from heaven, 
and was incarnate 
by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, 
and was made man; 
and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. 
He suffered and was buried; 
and the third day he rose again 
according to the scriptures, 
and ascended into heaven, 
and sitteth on the right hand of the Father. 
And he shall come again with glory to judge the quick and the dead: 
Whose kingdom shall have no end.

I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and giver of life, 
who proceedeth from the Father and the Son, 
who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified, 
who spake by the prophets. 

And I believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. 
I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins. 
And I look for the resurrection of the dead 
and the life of the world to come. 

Amen