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We encourage open lines of communication between parents, students, and teachers. Please feel free to contact our faculty and staff using the contact information below. Use the search bar to search by CAMPUS, NAME, TITLE, or SUBJECT.

First NameLast NameEmail AddressCampusTitlePhone
MelissaAdomeitMelissa.Adomeit@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School East2nd Grade Teacher619-201-8900
ElbaAlamilloElba.Alamillo@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastAide619-201-8900
KathyAlesiKathleen.Alesi@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolAdministrative Assistant619-201-8827
PaigeAlleriPaige.Alleri@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School East6th Grade Teacher619-201-8900
JenniferAmadorjennifer.amador@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastAide619-201-8800
Janny AndersenJanny.Andersen@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastPE Teacher619-201-8900
KimArnoldKim.Arnold@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School East Aide Supervisor/ Secertary 619-201-8900
LisaArzagaLisa.Arzaga@christianunified.orgChristian South5th Grade Teacher 619-422-5850
Angela Baconangela.bacon@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary West619-201-8827
Scott BarnesScott .Barnes@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolIntro Criminal Justice619-201-8800
SusanneBarrettsusanne.barrett@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolEnglish619-201-8800
JenniferBartolomeJennifer.Bartolome@christianunified.orgChristian South1st Grade Teacher619-422-5850
JeanetteBentonJeanette.Benton@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolAthletics Administrative Assistant619-201-8845
DanaBerrothDana.Berroth@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolReceptionist619-201-8800
BrianBlakeBrian.Blake@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolBible619-201-8800
JaneiBlakeJanei.Blake@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolScience619-201-8800
JillianBoazJill.Boaz@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastTK Teacher619-201-8900
LupitaBracamonteLupita.Bracamonte@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastAide619-201-8900
JillianBreakallJillian.Breakall@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School East2nd Grade Teacher619-201-8900
LindaBreedenLinda.Breeden@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolHigh School English 619-201-8800
JeffBriggsJeff.Briggs@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolVice Principal619-201-8804
Shannon Brownshannon.brown@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School East3rd Grade Teacher619-201-8900
TimBrownTim.Brown@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolBible619-201-8800
Patricia BrownePatricia.Browne@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastAide619-201-8900
KimberlyBuckleykimberly.buckley@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School WestInstructional Aide619-201-8925
PatrickBuggPatrick.Bugg@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolAthletic Director619-201-8850
TamBuggtam.bugg@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolDean of Students619-201-8800
Aaron Burrussaaron.burruss@christianunified.orgDistrict Tech/Chromebook Support 619-201-8900
ShelbiBushShelbi.Horner@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School WestKindergarten Teacher619-201-8925
KevinCanepaKevin.Canepa@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolBible 7619-201-8800
David Cantordavid.cantor@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolBible 9/10619-201-8800
CourtneyCardiffCourtney.Cardiff@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolArt619-201-8800
Judy CarterJudith.Carter@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastAide619-201-8900
HannahChaHanna.Cha@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolScience619-201-8800
LydiaCiccarelliLydia.Ciccarelli@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School East/Christian Elementary School WestMusic/Art Teacher619-201-8900
JohnCircoJohn.Circo@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolHistory619-201-8800
Dena CloughDena.Clough@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastJr Campus Administrative Assistant619-201-8905
Julia Colejulia.cole@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolASB: Spiritual Life/Student Leadership619-201-8800
KristinConterasKristin.Conteras@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastKindergarten Teacher619-201-8900
ElizabethCostello-RoachElizabeth.Costello-Roach@christianunified.orgChristian South3rd Grade Teacher619-422-5850
HeatherCripeHeather.Cripe@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastAide619-201-8900
AraceliCruzAraceli.Cruz@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary EastAide619-201-8900
JenniferCuellarJennifer.Cuellar@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastTK Teacher619-201-8900
AlisaCunninghamalisa.cunningham@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolAspire Teacher619-201-8800
Monica DavisMonica.davis@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School South Jr. High Teacher
DebbieDealDebbie.Deal@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastAide619-201-8900
Mary FlorDela CruzMary Flor.Dela Cruz@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolMath619-201-8800
Amanda Devlinamanda.devlin@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolChoir619-201-8821
ShaneDillonshane.dillon@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High School619-201-8800
NatalieDinsfriendnatalie.dinsfriend@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School East/WestElementary Music Teacher619-201-8900
NatalieDinsfriendnatalie.dinsfriend@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School East/WestElementary Music Teacher619-201-8900
JonathanDinsfriendJonathan.Dinsfriend@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High School/East/WestBand619-201-8843
YomaraDominguezYomara.Dominguez@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastAide Supervisor619-201-8900
GidgitteDoughertyGidgitte.Dougherty@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolAP Psychology/SST Coordinator619-201-8800
TracyEasleytracy.easley@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolAspire619-201-8800
JennyEmeryJenny.Emery@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School East1st Grade Teacher619-201-8900
Manét Ensleymanet.ensley@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolMath619-201-8800
LauraEvansLaura.Evans@christianunified.orgChristian South4th Grade619-422-5850
AshleyFalconerAshley.Falconer@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolSub/Attendance Clerk619-201-8800
HeatherFeliceHeather.Felice@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolAspire619-201-8800
LizFlemingLiz.Fleming@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolOffice Manager/Admin Assistant to Superintendent of Schools619-201-8812
MoniqueFloresMonique.Flores@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School WestAide Supervisor619-201-8900
MikeFolsomMike.Folsom@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolHistory619-201-8800
LeslieFrancisLeslie.Francis@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School East/Christian Elementary School WestComputer Teacher619-201-8900
AmyFreemanamy.freeman@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastAide619-201-8900
JustinFullerJustin.Fuller@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolBible 8619-201-8800
DianaGomezDiana.Gomez@christianunified.orgChristian SouthTK Teacher619-422-5850
Emily GonsalvesEmily.Gonsalves@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School East3rd Grade Teacher619-201-8900
JohnGonzalesjohn.gonzales@christianunified.orgDistrictDirector of Admissions619-201-8888
KariGoodsellKari.Goodsell@christianunified.orgChristian SouthRecess-Lunch Aide619-422-5850
AmyGrampamy.gramp@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School East5th Grade Teacher619-201-8900
DaisyGreenDaisy.Green@christianunified.orgChristian SouthAide619-422-5850
LauraGrimmLaura.Grimm@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolMath619-201-8800
AnneHargisAnne.Hargis@christianunified.orgChristian South2nd Grade Teacher619-422-5850
GayLynnHeinrichGayLynn.Heinrich@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolAcademic Counselor/International Program Administrator619-201-8888
MonicaHenry monica.henry@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastVice Principal619-201-8900
CynthiaHernandezCynthia.Hernandez@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastKindergarten Teacher619-201-8900
KurtHinesKurt.Hines@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School West4th Grade Teacher619-201-8925
KenHofheinzken.hofheinz@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolPhotography Teacher619-201-8800
JaclynHolmesJaclyn.Holmes@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School East4th Grade Teacher619-201-8900
YoliHopkinsYolenis.Hopkins@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastTK Aide619-201-8900
AllisonHydeAllison.Hyde@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastKindergarten Teacher619-201-8900
AshleyJenkinsashley.jenkins@christianunified.org Christian Jr/Sr High SchoolScience610-201-8800
NaomiJensenNaomi.Jensen@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolScience619-201-8800
MelissaJohnsonMelissa.Johnson@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolEnglish619-201-8800
HeatherJohnstonHeather.Johnston@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School East1st Grade Teacher619-201-8900
JenKeeganJen.keegan@christianunified.orgDistrictFinance Office619-201-8813
JoelKinongJoel.Kinong@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolHistory 7619-201-8800
LeAnnKirKendallLeAnn.KirKendall@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolAdministrative Assistant619-201-8811
MikeKirwanMike.Kirwan@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolMath619-201-8800
CaseyKundeCasey.Kunde@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolDirector of Counseling619-201-8848
SarahKurfessSarah.Kurfess@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolGirl’s P.E./Weight Training619-201-8845
MikaylaLacebalMikayla.Lacebal@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastDean of Students619-201-8900
JanaLaFaveJana.LaFave@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School West3rd Grade Teacher619-201-8925
DanLaiDan.Lai@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolEnglish 7619-201-8800
JoeleneLarsonJoelene.Larson@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School WestAdministrative Assistant619-201-8925
Daniel LeeDaniel.Lee@christianunified.orgChristian South5th Grade Teacher619-422-5850
LisaLeemanLisa.Leeman@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School East Principal, Christian East 619-201-8900
KathyLloydKathy.Lloyd@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolASL619-201-8800
Rebecca LopezRebecca.Lopez@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary East1st Grade Teacher 619-201-8800
AydanLopezAydan.Lopez@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolEnglish619-201-8800
AshleyMalloryAshley.Mallory@christianunified.orgDistrict District Nurse619-201-8803
LauraMartinezlaura.martinez@christianunified.orgChristian SouthKindergarten 619-422-5850
Charissa McColloughCharissa.McCullough@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary EastAide619-201-8800
JuliMcKinleyJuli.McKinley@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolMath619-201-8900
Terri MenardTerri.Menard@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastAide619-201-8900
HeatherMerrittheather.merritt@christianunified.orgDistrict Alumni Delevopment 619-201-8850
JonathanMeyerJonathan.meyer@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School East Teacher
Lindsey Millslindsey.mills@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastAide619-201-8800
IrisMontoyaIris.Montoya@christianunified.orgChristian SouthAdministrative Assistant619-422-5850
JeannetteMoralesJeannette.Morales@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastAide619-201-8900
Lisa MoralesLisa.Morales@christianunified.orgChristian SouthDaycare Manager619-422-5850
PromiseMorganpromise.morgan@christianunified.orgDistrict Accounts Receiveable619-201-8816
CindyMorrowCindy.Morrow@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastAdministrative Assistant (Upper Campus)619-201-8900
HeatherMurphyHeather.Murphy@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolEnglish 619-201-8800
DeniseNicholsDenise.Nichols@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School West5th Grade Teacher 619-201-8925
JenniferNichols (Wright)jennifer.wright@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School East4th Grade Teacher619-201-8900
ElishaOberElisha.Ober@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolHome Economics619-201-8800
NatashaObergNatasha.Oberg@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastTK Teacher619-201-8900
LorenaOchoa QuinnLorena.Quinn@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School South Aide619-422-5850
KristyPalenschatKristy.Palenschat@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolHigh School Administrative Assistant619-201-8800
ZoarParadaZoar.Parada@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolSpanish619-201-8800
Tommy Patrick tommy.patrick@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolBusiness Teacher619-201-8800
KaelahPernicanoKaelah.Pernicano@christianunified.orgChristian SouthAdministrative Assistant619-422-5850
Amy Petersonamy.peterson@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolASPIRE619-201-8800
Sydney PilgrimSydney.Pilgrim@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School West2nd Grade Teacher619-201-8900
Susie Proutsusanna.prout@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastAide619-201-8900
VivianRaderVivian.Rader@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School East 6th Grade Teacher619-201-8800
NaomiRaineyNaomi.Rainey@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School East4th Grade Teacher619-201-8900
CharmRalstonCharma.Ralston@christianunified.orgDistrictFinance Office619-201-8806
BrendaRambeauBrenda.Rambeau@christianunified.orgChristian South1st Grade Teacher 619-422-5850
KatherineRandKatherine.Rand@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School East Aide619-201-8900
Elijah Ratermanis elijah.ratermanis@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolStudy Hall Teacher619-201-8800
CharlesRheamCharles.Rheam@christianunified.orgChristian South8th Grade Teacher619-422-5850
LiandraRheamLiandra.Rheam@christianunified.orgChristian SouthTK 619-422-5850
Sindy Richardssindy.richards@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastAide619-201-8800
Leticia Riordanleticia.riordan@christianunified.orgChristian SouthInstructional Aide619-201-8900
JesseRoachJesse.Roach@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolHS Science619-201-8800
LaniRobinsonLani.Robinson@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastAide619-201-8900
JeffRosejeff.rose@christianunified.orgChristian jr/Sr High SchoolPE- Weight Lifting619-201-8800
JenniferRossjennifer.ross@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School WestInstructional Aide619-201-8900
ShaunaRossiniShauna.Rossini@christianunified.orgChristian South5th Grade Teacher619-422-5850
Reagan Rowellreagan.rowell@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolHS Math 619-201-8800
BobRuhlmanBob.Ruhlman@christianunified.orgDistrictSuperintendent619-201-8800
MelissaRuisMelissa.Ruis@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School WestAide619-201-8925
Marissa RungeMarissa.Runge@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School West2nd Grade Teacher619-201-8907
BetsySafferBetsy.Saffer@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolJr/Sr High School Principal 619-201-8800
JavierSanchezJavier.Sainzdelamaza@christianunified.orgChristian SouthPE Teacher619-422-5850
RobynSchellenbergRobyn.Schellenberg@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolJr/Sr High School Full-Time Sub619-201-8800
AbigailSchroederabigail.schroeder@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School East Teacher619-201-8900
DiannaSchroederDianna.Schroeder@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School East2nd Grade Teacher619-201-8900
LoriSchultzLori.Schultz@christianunified.orgDistrictFinance Office619-201-8805
JocieScottjocelyn.scott@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School East3rd Grade Teacher619-201-8900
JenniferScottijennifer.scotti@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolScience619-201-8800
AshleySelvigAshley.Selvig@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastAide619-201-8900
Audrey Shebloskiaudrey.shebloski@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School WestTeacher619201-8925
StacieShookstacie.shook@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolFull Time Sub619-201-8800
JaslanSlatenJaslan.Slaten@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary EastAide619-201-8900
BillSmithBill.Smith@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolSTEM – Intro to Engineering619-201-8800
MelissaSmithMelissa.Smith@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolEnglish619-201-8800
BrendaSniffBrenda.Sniff@christianunified.orgChristian SouthPrincipal, Christian South619-422-5850
Kelly Snyderkelly.snyder@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolEnglish 9 619-201-8800
Kyla Speakskyla.speaks@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolAspire Teacher619-201-8800
ChristineSpeersChristine.Speers@christianunified.orgDistrictRegistrar619-201-8826
DavidThiviergeDavid.Thivierge@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolScience619-201-8800
AlyssaTivadarAlyssa.Tivadar@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolDrama619-201-8800
DennisTuckerDennis.Tucker@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School East/Christian Elementary School WestPE619-201-8900
Jocelyn VailJocelyn.Vail@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastAide619-201-8800
ChristineVailChristine.Vail@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolMath619-201-8800
AlissaValdezAlissa.Valdez@christianunified.orgChristian SouthAide
AndyValdezAndy.Valdez@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolHistory619-201-8800
KellyValdezKelly.Valdez@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolSpanish619-201-8800
RoseVanHoutenRose.VanHouten@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastElementary Librarian619-201-8900
SarinaWarnerSarina.Warner@christianunified.orgChristian South6th Grade Teacher619-422-5850
Caleb Waterscaleb.waters@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolASB: Spiritual Life/Student Leadership619-201-8800
CatherineWaughCatherine.Waugh@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School EastAide619-201-8900
SusanWebsterSusan.Webster@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School WestKindergarten Teacher619-201-8925
Tina Wellstina.wells@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School East/WestArt Teacher 619-201-8900
LindsayWilkinsLindsay.Wilkins@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School East/Christian Elementary School WestSTEM/Computers619-201-8900
RobertWilliamsRobert.Williams@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolBoys PE/JH Athletic Director619-201-8800
AlliWilliardAlli.Williard@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolAthletics Admin Asst/Weight Training619-201-8845
Tracy WimberlyChristian Elementary School EastAide619-201-8900
PaulWoolfPaul.Woolf@christianunified.orgChristian Jr/Sr High SchoolTechnology Teacher619-201-8800
LindseyZiegler lindsey.ziegler@christianunified.orgChristian Elementary School East TK Teacher 619-201-8905

LIPSYNC 2025

Lipsync will be streamed on the evening of Friday, September 26.
Start time is based on a variety of factors.

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY MINIMUMS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

GradeTOEFL JrTOEFLiTEPDuolingo
6700NA3NA
7750NA3NA
8800503.380-85
985050-603.385-90
10NA60-703.590-95
11NA70+3.895+

research links & INformation

Web Research Links:

Grolier Online (includes Encyclopedia Americana)
User ID: christianhs
Password: patriot

EBSCO Host Research Databases – Full-text Periodical and Reference Articles Online
User ID: christianhs
Password: patriot2019!

SIRS Knowledge Source – Periodical articles online
User ID: CA3906
Password: PATRIOT

San Diego County Library Website
Enter library card number; enter last four digits or phone number for PIN or, for newer users, make your own PIN.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

SCHOOL-WIDE LEARNING OBJECTIVES

We expect our students to be:

Influential Christians who:

  • Accept the Lord Jesus Christ as personal Savior.
  • Apply Biblical principles as the foundation for moral and spiritual living.
  • Develop and maintain an informed Biblical worldview that shapes their lifestyle choices.
  • Demonstrate God’s love through acts of service and sharing the gospel.

Investigative Learners who:

  • Master a body of knowledge, vocabulary, and skills.
  • Understand, analyze, and order relationships among facts.
  • Assess their needs and apply appropriate strategies to learn concepts and skills.
  • Actively use the tools of learning throughout their lifetime.

Perceptive Thinkers who:

  • Identify, analyze, discriminate, prioritize, and apply information.
  • Have the ability to solve problems by thinking independently and logically.
  • Make responsible and well-reasoned decisions.
  • Actively seek and apply absolute truths.

Effective Communicators who:

  • Demonstrate the ability to accurately understand, interpret, and exchange information.
  • Communicate with eloquence, creativity, and persuasion in writing and in speech.
  • Develop and utilize artistic expression.
  • Proclaim and defend the gospel with wisdom, wit, and respect.

Quality Producers who:

  • Demonstrate a growing knowledge of curriculum.
  • Develop their God-given talents and abilities.
  • Display standards of excellence in all pursuits.
  • Work well with others toward a common goal.

Responsible Citizens who:

  • Respect and submit to authority.
  • Actively protect and promote freedom and democracy.
  • Enjoy God’s creation and live as good stewards within it.
  • Recognize and contribute to meeting the needs of others.    

School Governance

Christian Unified Schools of San Diego (CUSSD) is an outreach of and sponsored by Shadow Mountain Community Church (SMCC). The thirteen-member governing board of directors is composed of SMCC members who have been elected by its membership at the annual meeting. The school is a separate 501(c) 3 organization, which is supported and protected by the overarching policies of SMCC.

CORE VALUES

TEACHING STUDENTS TO ATTAIN THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN GOD

Christian Education from the Word of God, subject to God’s sovereign and providential purpose, brings students to their full stature in Christ. Genesis 1:1, 26-28; Isaiah 54:13-17; Revelation 4:11

TEACHING STUDENTS SELF-GOVERNMENT UNDER GOD

Christian Education internalizes and applies Biblical principles for the government of home, school, and nation thereby framing the proper response of students to God. Romans 3:23; John 3:16; John 16:13 

TEACHING STUDENTS TO COMMIT THEMSELVES FULLY TO GOD

Christian Education challenges students spiritually, morally, socially, physically, and academically to consider how they govern themselves, their habits of work and scholarship, their insight and knowledge of God’s providence, and their character development in light of each student’s commitment of faith in Christ. Mark 12:30, 33 

TEACHING STUDENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS, FACULTY, AND THE LOCAL CHURCH

Christian Education is a cooperative effort between parents, faculty, and the local church to develop the spiritual, environmental, and intellectual culture necessary for sound learning. Parents authorize both school and church to inspire, cultivate, consecrate, and instruct their children. By necessity, every teacher who teaches from a Biblical philosophy of schooling must exemplify the excellent teaching gifts and qualities of character and scholarship worthy of a wholehearted commitment to Christ. All teachers must represent the spirit and discipline of their calling and embody the very goals they teach their students. Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Galatians 6:6; James 3:1. 

TEACHING STUDENTS TO THINK, LEARN, AND LIVE AS EFFECTIVE CHRISTIAN PEOPLE

Christian Education enlightens the understanding, corrects the temperament, forms the habits and manners, and prepares students for useful service. From a Christian worldview of presuppositions consistent with absolute Biblical truth, students learn to discern right action and thinking from which they then exercise a proper role in their families, the Body of Christ, and as citizens of the United States of America. Romans 12:1-2; I Timothy 4:15.

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

GENERAL PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT

Because we believe God’s Word is the primary source of truth and meaning, Christian Unified Schools of San Diego (CUSSD) seeks to operate based on Biblical principles. From God’s Word, perspective from the past, context for the present, and direction for the future is established.

Christian Unified Schools of San Diego believes that Jesus Christ is the Truth (John 14:6) and in Him as revealed in God’s Word, lives can be sanctified (John 17:17) and set apart to glorify God (I Corinthians 6:20). In accordance with the Articles of Faith and Practice, CUSSD seeks to integrate faith with life and learning from a Biblical point of view by providing a coherent academic foundation within a consistent method of thinking, which includes the concepts that all people are:

  • Made in the image of God – physical and spiritual beings: creative, independent, thinking, and capable of having a relationship with God and others
  • Fallen and sinful
  • Redeemable – saved by Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection 
  • Valuable – unique, having purpose and free will, able to pursue interests and love
  • Flesh and blood – who possess physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and social strengths and weaknesses

Our goal is to train students in the arts and sciences and to nurture them in the faith of Christ so that they are challenged to think well and live well and do both for the glory of God and in service to others. The Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Expected School-wide Learning Objectives reflect this philosophy.

ADMINISTRATION PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT

The administration is responsible for upholding the philosophy and foundational statements, provide a carefully developed curriculum, professionally support and serve the teachers, and work to ensure a God-honoring school where like-minded parents can expect their student to receive a quality Christian college preparatory, liberal arts education.

TEACHER PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT

The teachers are instruments of God in the redeeming and shaping process. As detailed in the Staff Code of Ethics, they model Christian behavior and strive to instill knowledge and the tools of learning in the student. The teachers are vital to the establishment of the spiritual and professional quality of the school. They are to be called by God to teach, train, discipline, and serve. They are to have a clear Christian testimony, be growing in their Christian faith, and be life-long learners. They are to model, integrate, and include a Biblical worldview and Great Commission perspective in lessons, activities, and assessments. They are to be professionally prepared and appropriately qualified.

They are charged to:

  • Support the school’s philosophy, foundational statements, and school-wide policies
  • Maintain professional conduct
  • Possess and utilize effective classroom management skills
  • Use developmentally appropriate, sufficiently challenging instructional strategies
  • Be well-prepared for class
  • Communicate clearly and effectively
  • Assess learning accurately
  • Reflect and improve continually
  • Demonstrate God’s character instructionally and relationally

CURRICULUM PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS

General Curricular Statement:

The curriculum is designed to produce rational, reasoning, and responsible Christian citizens with a Biblical worldview as the foundations for thinking, doing, and being. With knowledge that God is the Giver of all Wisdom, Christian Unified Schools of San Diego seeks to:

  • Incorporate a Biblical worldview into each unit, grade, class, and program in a purposeful, intentional, and pro-active manner
  • Instill the Tools of Learning incrementally by building on concepts one step at a time in ascending order
  • Articulate, integrate, and align the content into the various disciplines and within each level
  • Provide a balance of quality academic, arts, athletic, leadership, and service opportunities
  • Meet educational needs so that the students will:
    • Have firm convictions based on a foundation of Biblical truth, sound thinking, and practical purpose
    • Be prepared to further their education
    • Become skilled, life-long, self-directed learners who have a body of knowledge and skills
    • Be able to develop facts into logical arguments to solve problems
    • Be able to convey their critical thinking ability clearly, eloquently, and persuasively
    • Live well in two kingdoms simultaneously
    • Contribute to and influence the culture in which they live as salt and light
    • Lead with integrity
    • Serve with love

The Curriculum is rigorously developed, thoroughly documented, well-executed, and Biblically integrated. It is structured to provide interrelated disciplines. It incorporates the general philosophy, school-wide learning results, measurable objectives, instructional strategies, adequate resources, and appropriate assessments throughout. It is driven by policies and procedures. It includes a Biblical worldview and a Great Commission perspective.

The Methodology uses researched, best practices to incorporate knowledge with application through differentiated instruction aligned to cognitive development. It provides a dynamic, rich, creative learning environment. It incorporates high-yield instructional strategies, technology, and activities to promote wisdom and understanding, essential skills and content knowledge, and critical and higher level thinking ability.

The Goal is to provide for the educational needs of individual students while motivating them to attain to the best of their God-given ability within the framework of character development. We seek to prepare students to live life from a Biblical worldview with strong moral and spiritual values. We hope to see students who continue learning, leading, and serving with integrity and purpose. We desire that students glorify God by loving God and others with their whole hearts, minds, and souls.

PARENTAL PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT

The parents and the church are the institutions charged with the education of children. Therefore, the parents are ultimately responsible for the physical, emotional, spiritual, mental, and social development of their child. The parents, by entrusting their students to the school, understand and support the philosophy, foundational statements, and school-wide policies. They strive to reinforce the school’s values as ascribed in the Parental Agreement. They participate in activities, and they provide for the success of their student.

STUDENT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT

The students are uniquely created in the image of God and in need of discipleship to use their talents to full potential as they grow in grace, knowledge, and wisdom of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (II Peter 3:18). Students are to be prepared, principled, and creative life-long learners and well-educated, purposeful, Godly leaders and servants. They are to submit to the authority structure set in place by God not only while students but also as adults. They are to abide by the school-wide standards as outlined in the Student Agreement and handbook and strive to attain the Expected School-Wide Learning Results by becoming:

Influential Christians who:

  • Accept the Lord Jesus Christ as personal Savior.
  • Apply Biblical principles as the foundation for moral and spiritual living.
  • Develop and maintain an informed Biblical worldview that shapes their lifestyle choices.
  • Demonstrate God’s love through acts of service and sharing the gospel.

Investigative Learners who:

  • Master a body of knowledge, vocabulary, and skills.
  • Understand, analyze, and order relationships among facts.
  • Assess their needs and apply appropriate strategies to learn concepts and skills.
  • Actively use the tools of learning throughout their lifetime.

Perceptive Thinkers who:

  • Identify, analyze, discriminate, prioritize, and apply information.
  • Have the ability to solve problems by thinking independently and logically.
  • Make responsible and well-reasoned decisions.
  • Actively seek and apply absolute truths.

Effective Communicators who:

  • Demonstrate the ability to accurately understand, interpret, and exchange information.
  • Communicate with eloquence, creativity, and persuasion in writing and in speech.
  • Develop and utilize artistic expression.
  • Proclaim and defend the gospel with wisdom, wit, and respect.

Quality Producers who:

  • Demonstrate a growing knowledge of curriculum.
  • Develop their God-given talents and abilities.
  • Display standards of excellence in all pursuits.
  • Work well with others toward a common goal.

Responsible Citizens who:

  • Respect and submit to authority.
  • Actively protect and promote freedom and democracy.
  • Enjoy God’s creation and live as good stewards within it.
  • Recognize and contribute to meeting the needs of others.

STATEMENT OF FAITH

  • The Statement of Faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs. The Bible itself, as the inspired, inerrant, plenary, and infallible Word of God that speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind, is the sole and final source of all that we believe.  For purposes of CUSSD’s faith, doctrine, practice, policy, and discipline, Shadow Mountain Community Church is CUSSD’s final interpretive authority on the Bible’s meaning and application.
  • We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
  • We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles, His vicarious and atoning death through the shedding of His blood, His bodily resurrection on the third day, His ascension to the right hand of the Father, His personal, pre-millennial return to rapture His Church before the Tribulation, and His glorious appearing to set up His Millennial Kingdom.   
  • We believe that salvation is by grace alone through faith, apart from works, by the merit of the shed blood of Christ, and that the born-again believer is eternally secure in Christ.
  • We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.
  • We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
  • We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
  • We believe in the individual priesthood of the believer.
  • We believe life begins at conception.
  • We believe that the term “marriage” has only one meaning— the uniting of one biological man and one biological woman in a single, exclusive union as delineated in Scripture (Gen. 2:18-25.) We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between a biological man and a biological woman who are married to each other (1 Cor. 6:18; 7:2-5; Heb. 13:4.) We believe that God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of a marriage between a man and a woman.
  • We believe that the Scripture dictates standards of sexual behavior. The unique roles of the male and female are clearly defined in Scripture. Any promiscuity, homosexuality, gender identity issues, or other deviations from Biblical principles is a sin that is offensive to God (Matt. 5:18-19; I Cor. 6: 9-10, 19-20; Eph. 5:3-5; 1 Thess. 4:3-8).