Portland Christian Schools’ student learning outcomes are not just about academic achievement but are also tied to a broader vision of flourishing students, discipleship, and stewardship of the gifts God has given to each student. When grounded in a biblical worldview, the outcomes are seen as more than markers of academic success—they are integral to a student’s spiritual, intellectual, and moral development.
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’There is no commandment greater than these. Mark 12:30-31
HEART
Students at PCS will be community-minded believers (HEART) whose actions and interactions prove that they:
- Strive to be responsible, ethical, productive, and informed citizens
- Demonstrate a sense of responsibility by serving at school, in the church, and in the community
- Value every person as an image bearer of God, respecting self and others
- Carry out the Great Commission locally and around the world in a culturally sensitive manner
SOUL
Students at PCS will be spiritual believers (SOUL) whose faith causes them to:
- Understand and enter into a personal relationship with Christ
- Pursue ongoing spiritual development – Know, understand, and apply God’s Word in daily life
- Seek the Truth in Scripture
- Steward time, talent, money, and relationships in a Christ-like manner
- Possess apologetic skills to defend their faith
MIND
Students at PCS will be scholarly believers (MIND) whose discipline leads them to:
- Research, analyze, and apply information from a biblical worldview
- Grow in wisdom, critical thinking, and discernment to choose rightly and live responsibly
- Develop a lifelong love of learning in pursuit of God’s purpose for one’s life
- Practice compassion, embrace Biblical unity in the midst of our diversity, and treat others with respect
STRENGTH
Students at PCS will be active believers (STRENGTH) whose practices prompt them to:
- Responsibly protect and nourish their bodies as God’s temple
- Use their academic strengths, spiritual gifts, and talents to honor God
- Walk in integrity, accepting responsibility for their actions
- Exhibit a growth mindset and challenge himself and herself to achieve his or her Godly–inspired aspiration as a disciple of Jesus Christ
NEIGHBOR
Students at PCS will be compassionate believers (NEIGHBOR) whose service benefits others:
- Serve those in need locally and globally.
- Show empathy and kindness to people of all backgrounds.
- Build bridges across cultural and social boundaries
- Lead by example, encouraging others toward service and restoration
