Summit Christian School

Our educational philosophy holds that the head (mind) and the heart of the student are designed by God to be connected. (Proverb 2:10 "For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.") Our schoolwide theme, "live and learn with Christian character" summarizes our approach. But the proof of our academic programs effectiveness is measured by our actual performance standards.

Recently we received the results of this year's SAT10 tests which demonstrate Summit's schoolwide performance in the 81st percentile of the national norms. A comparison of public school STAR results can be viewed here. The STAR is normed originally on the older SAT 9 test which was the original testing standard for California. Below is a chart showing comparisons with students grouped by other school catagories.

Complete and detailed statistical information can be viewed here or by coming to our school office and requesting to see the full SAT10 results. Or you may call 916-536-9307 for additional information.

How does Summit's curriculum differ from public school's?

Summit teaches the same basic required content as the California public schools based upon the California State Standards and Framework but by using a biblically integrated curriculum from Bob Jones University Press and the Association of Christian Schools International. This assures that our students learn to see all of life from a biblical perspective sometimes called a "biblical worldview". The underlying assumptions about the nature and existence of God have a tremendous impact on shaping the curriculum of a school.

The public schools teach that all beliefs are equal, but evolution is fact, thereby implying that any other belief is superstition. This concept alone discards the truth and authority of the Bible and places everyone's values and beliefs on an equal plane (moral relativism). Any explanation about creation that differs becomes by definition unscientific because science and the scientific method is seen as the only truth. Humans then become just another "highly evolved animal", devoid of any spiritual nature, and by presupposition, sin is non existent. Christian students find themselves living in two different and opposing worlds with the dominant influence coming from the public school and daily faced with competing claims for truth. 

The motivations for learning at secular schools becomes recognition, self glorification and self gratification as students respond to Darwinian approaches to learning (secular learning theories). This attitude creates a classroom environment of selfish disrespect, and makes teaching and learning very difficult for the serious student. The school atmosphere is confusing and feels unsafe because there are no shared values and Christians with clearly defined and absolute values are marginalized and sometimes ridiculed. The decisions about curriculum content are politically correct and responsive to the loudest voice in the crowd and must exclude the Bible with its opposing (absolute) worldview. 

At Summit we view the whole child as a spiritual being created by God to glorify God with and by their life; hence to "live and learn with Christian character." Our students are taught that learning is to be desired because it honors their God whom they love. By glorifying Him with their life actions, learning becomes a positive lifestyle where each student strives to excell in the giftedness that God has given them. Going to school is something they look forward to doing in a safe and caring environment where biblical truth is exalted.