Kindergarten teachers integrate a biblical worldview into daily academics, Bible lessons, and prayer, emphasizing each child’s value as seen through the eyes of Christ. Small class sizes allow for personalized guidance in developing respect, responsibility, and empathy.

Classroom routines, collaborative projects, and daily recess foster cooperation, problem-solving, and self-regulation. Chapel services, service opportunities, and Christ-based social-emotional lessons reinforce moral character in real-life contexts.

Speciality classes such as Spanish, art, music, PE, and media/library give students opportunities to practice teamwork, perseverance, and appreciation for others’ gifts while interacting in diverse settings. Character-focused events like service projects deepen students’ understanding of service before self. An optional summer program allows students to grow in their faith and character.

By year’s end, students demonstrate greater self-control, kindness, and the ability to resolve conflicts constructively, building a strong relational and moral foundation for elementary school.

Character development is intentionally woven into the academic program, with all subjects taught from a biblical worldview. Teachers use Christ-centered social-emotional learning, daily Bible lessons, and Scripture memorization to instill integrity, respect, and a servant’s heart.

Weekly chapel services highlight specific character traits, celebrate examples of godly behavior, and recognize service. Students have the opportunity to participate in Peer Ministry starting in third grade, mentor younger peers as reading buddies, and engage in community service initiatives. Students are taught digital citizenship and the appropriate use of technology as a tool.

Speciality classes such as Spanish, art, music, PE, and media/library give students appreciation for others’ gifts while interacting in diverse settings. Opportunities such as band, clubs, sports, and arts provide real-world settings to practice teamwork, responsibility, and perseverance. Character-focused events like service projects deepen students’ understanding of service before self. An optional summer program allows students to grow in their faith and character.

Students grow in empathy, leadership, and personal responsibility, applying biblical principles to relationships and decision-making as they prepare for middle school.

Character formation is guided through chapels, small groups, and biblical integration in all subjects. Teachers mentor students in applying a biblical perspective to friendship, kindness, and decision-making, while the Peer Leadership program cultivates servant leadership skills.

Students take on leadership roles in small groups, Student Council, and participate in Serve Week, working alongside peers, parents, and teachers to meet community needs. Spiritual Emphasis Week provides focused teaching and worship that deepens faith and character.

Clubs, fine arts, athletics, and travel experiences give students practical settings to grow in teamwork, integrity, and perseverance. Peer Leadership and Student Council provide additional platforms for developing responsibility and service-mindedness.

Students demonstrate increased independence, sound decision-making, and the ability to navigate relationships with maturity and grace, preparing them for the academic and social demands of high school.

Character growth is rooted in a biblically integrated curriculum, chapels, and small groups led by students. The Student Spiritual Life Team plans and leads worship, prayer, small groups, and chapels, while teachers serve as mentors, modeling Christ-centered living.

Students participate in Spiritual Emphasis Week, Serve Week, and junior service projects, applying biblical principles through service to the local and global community. Leadership roles in Student Council, honor societies, athletics, and arts provide further opportunities to demonstrate responsibility, initiative, and collaboration.

Clubs, fine arts productions, competitive athletics, mission, and educational travel experiences broaden perspectives and develop resilience, empathy, and a servant-leader mindset. The Student Spiritual Life Team and Student Council provide additional platforms for developing responsibility and service-mindedness.

Participation in national honor societies reinforces service as a core expectation.

Graduates emerge as community-minded believers with a personal relationship with Christ. They are prepared to lead with integrity in college, career, and life, demonstrating responsibility, ethical decision-making, and perseverance.

Biblical instruction is woven into daily academics through Bible curriculum and by integrating God’s truth across all subjects. Teachers intentionally foster Christlike character, teaching students to see themselves and others through the eyes of Christ.

Students engage in daily Bible lessons and prayer, a weekly chapel service, and service opportunities that introduce the concept of putting others before self. Faith-based social-emotional learning reinforces kindness, respect, and empathy in the classroom and playground.

Special events, chapels with character trait recognition, and parent participation opportunities provide additional spiritual encouragement beyond the classroom.

By the end of kindergarten, students grow in understanding God’s love, can recall and discuss Bible stories, and are beginning to apply biblical truths to daily interactions. They demonstrate increased confidence in prayer and worship, ready for elementary-level spiritual leadership opportunities.

Faith is integrated into all subjects through a biblical worldview, using Bible curriculum alongside core academics. Character development and Christ-centered social-emotional learning are intentionally taught and modeled by faculty.

Students participate in daily Bible lessons and prayer, memorize Scripture, and attend a weekly chapel service featuring worship, Bible-centered lessons, and character trait recognition. Serve days, global mission focuses, and National Day of Prayer events foster a spirit of service and a global Christian perspective.

Peer Ministry, leadership training for 3rd-5th grades, and participation in chapel presentations provide students with opportunities to lead and serve. Special events, including Pastor Appreciation and hands-on service projects, extend faith practice beyond the classroom.

By the end of elementary school, students have a growing personal relationship with Christ, understand how to apply biblical truths in daily life, and have practiced servant leadership in their school and community. They are spiritually and socially prepared for middle school discipleship opportunities.

Biblical worldview integration across all subjects ensures students see God’s truth in every area of learning. Daily Bible class, chapels, and small group discussions focus on friendship, kindness, and character development rooted in Scripture and biblical worldview. Faculty mentorship supports academic and spiritual growth.

Students participate in bi-weekly chapels, which include student-led worship and guest speakers, alternating with small groups led by teachers and Peer Leadership students. The annual Spiritual Emphasis Week deepens spiritual reflection, and Serve Week mobilizes students to serve in the community.

Opportunities include Peer Leadership and Student Council roles. Students organize service initiatives and participate in faith-focused events such as charity fundraisers.

By the end of middle school, students are equipped with a stronger personal faith, servant leadership skills, and the ability to articulate and live out biblical principles. They are prepared to engage in more advanced discipleship, leadership, and service roles in high school.

Faith formation is intentionally integrated into every class, and a Biblically centered worldview shapes academic and extracurricular life. Students participate in Bible classes that progress through church history, apologetics, and doctrine while also applying biblical truth in discussions across disciplines. Mentor-teachers and faculty advisors foster personal discipleship and accountability.

Bi-weekly chapels with student-led worship and guest speakers alternate with student-led small groups, creating space for authentic faith conversations. The annual Spiritual Emphasis Week focuses the entire school community on a unified theme through daily chapels and worship. Serve Week provides hands-on service opportunities in the local community, and junior-year service projects deepen commitment to missional living.

Students can serve on the Student Spiritual Life Team, leading chapels, organizing worship nights, and coordinating prayer events such as the National Day of Prayer. Worship team members develop musical and technical skills for ministry, while mission trips offer cross-cultural service and evangelism experiences.

Graduates leave with a personal and actionable faith, able to articulate biblical truth and live it out in relationships, academics, and service. They are prepared to engage as Christ-centered leaders in college, career, and community life.

Kindergarten integrates a weekly physical education class and daily age-appropriate activities that build coordination, balance, and endurance. Teachers design a schedule that alternates active play with classroom learning to support focus, stamina, and healthy development. Students refine and strengthen fine motor skills through regular practice in handwriting and scissor skills.

Students enjoy three daily recesses on a fenced playground featuring covered play areas and a turf field. Structured PE classes and special events that may include fitness challenges, field days, games, and activities promoting teamwork and fitness.

There are additional opportunities for outdoor play, organized games, and creative physical activities such as martial arts, soccer, and basketball.

By the end of kindergarten, students show improved fine and gross motor skills, endurance, agility, and a growing understanding of healthy habits. They are physically ready for the increasing opportunities offered in the elementary grades.

Elementary students participate in weekly PE classes that develop coordination, strength, endurance, and sportsmanship, while instilling healthy lifestyle habits. Teachers balance structured activities with active play to promote overall physical well-being. Students refine and strengthen fine motor skills and coordination through regular practice in handwriting, cursive, and scissor skills.

Students enjoy daily recesses on a fenced playground featuring covered play areas and a turf field. There are annual field days, fitness challenges, and opportunities for active learning in and out of the classroom. PE activities are varied to encourage skill development in different sports and fitness exercises.

Elementary sports programs include basketball (grades 1–5) and, starting in grade 3, track, baseball, volleyball, and cross country. Before & After School Programs extend opportunities for physical play.

By the end of elementary school, students demonstrate increased stamina, refined motor skills, and foundational athletic abilities, preparing them for the more competitive athletics and higher-level PE instruction in middle school.

Middle school PE builds on earlier skills, emphasizing fitness, teamwork, and healthy lifestyle habits. Instruction focuses on individual skill development and collaborative sportsmanship, preparing students for high school-level competition.

Students train and compete in a variety of sports throughout the fall, winter, and spring seasons. They benefit from the shared campus with the high school, which includes two gymnasiums, a turf field, futsal courts, and a baseball hitting barn. Seasonal highlights include league competitions and fitness challenges.

Athletic options include cross country, soccer, volleyball, basketball, track & field, and baseball. Ski Club offers winter recreation at Mt. Hood Meadows, while optional clubs like Ping Pong and Chess add lighter recreational play.

By graduation from middle school, students exhibit increased athletic skills, discipline, and teamwork, positioning them for success in high school sports and lifelong fitness. They understand how to balance training, academics, and extracurricular commitments.

High school PE and health courses emphasize conditioning, agility, coordination, and knowledge of anatomy, paired with decision-making skills for healthy living. Athletic programs are grounded in discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship, integrating physical growth with character development.

Students participate in competitive league play, tournaments, and state championships. PCS teams have a strong legacy of success; recent highlights include girls’ volleyball state championship, a boys’ basketball state runner-up finish, and multiple track and field medals.

Athletic offerings include soccer, volleyball, cross country, basketball, cheer, baseball, softball, golf, track and field, Ski Club, and intramural-style events like Powderpuff and Powertuff. Athletes receive college recruitment support and can pursue leadership roles in team settings.

Graduates leave with well-developed physical skills, resilience, and competitive experience. Many pursue athletics at the collegiate level, while all gain the confidence, health habits, and teamwork skills to sustain lifelong physical well-being.

Kindergarten students are taught that service is an expression of their faith, with biblical principles woven into lessons that highlight kindness, responsibility, and empathy. Teachers model servant leadership in daily routines, encouraging students to consider others before themselves.

Students participate in age-appropriate service opportunities, such as collecting donations for local ministries, creating cards or crafts for community helpers, and joining elementary Serve Days alongside older students.

Special chapel presentations and character trait recognition offer public affirmation for acts of service, helping students see the connection between their actions and living out their faith.

By year’s end, students demonstrate an understanding that serving others is part of following Jesus, show initiative in helping classmates and teachers, and display excitement for participating in school-wide service activities.

Service is integrated into the elementary experience through Christ-centered social-emotional learning, character trait lessons, and daily application of biblical principles. Students learn that leadership begins with humility, empathy, and a willingness to meet the needs of others.

Students regularly participate in serve days, partnering with local ministries, nonprofits, and community organizations such as food banks, nursing homes, and clothing drives. Character trait chapels and public recognition for service highlight the value of leading by example.

The Peer Ministry Program (grades 3–5) offers students hands-on leadership roles in events like Pastor Appreciation, hosting Wheat Cafe, and preparing gifts for local seniors. Opportunities to serve also come through chapel leadership, reading buddy mentoring, and student-led prayer.

By the end of elementary, students demonstrate confidence in leading through service, actively contribute to community initiatives, and understand the connection between Christ’s example and their own actions.

Servant leadership is taught as a calling rooted in Christ’s example, woven into Bible classes, small group discussions, and leadership programs. Students learn to lead peers with humility, build unity, and apply biblical principles to relationships and decision-making.

Serve Week each spring gives students a focused opportunity to serve their school community. Spiritual Emphasis Week fosters reflection and recommitment to Christ-centered living.

The Peer Leadership Program trains middle schoolers to assist in leading small groups, mentor younger students, and coordinate service events. Student Council members plan activities that encourage school spirit while modeling Christlike leadership.

By the end of middle school, students show maturity in leading peers, confidence in public settings, and an awareness of how their leadership can reflect Christ’s love locally and globally.

High school students are encouraged to embrace servant leadership as an expression of their faith, applying biblical principles in relationships, decision-making, and community involvement. Leadership development is integrated through Student Spiritual Life Team activities, small group facilitation, and service-focused curriculum.

Serve Week connects students to a variety of local ministries and organizations, while mission trips provide opportunities to serve cross-culturally. Spiritual Emphasis Week deepens personal discipleship and leadership influence.

Leadership roles are available through Student Council, Spiritual Life Team, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, athletics, fine arts, and travel programs. Students help plan chapels, worship nights, school-wide events, and service initiatives, modeling Christlike leadership for peers.

Graduates leave PC with real-world leadership experience, the ability to mentor and influence others, and a commitment to servant leadership rooted in biblical truth, ready to make an impact in college, careers, and ministry.

Kindergarten lays a strong academic foundation through active, hands-on learning in Bible, math, reading, writing, science, and social studies. Instruction is guided by a college-prep mindset and supported by small class sizes. Specials such as Spanish, art, music, PE, and media/library ensure balanced development in academics and the arts.

Daily lessons are enriched with experiments, storytelling, collaborative projects, and art activities. Students also participate in chapel and seasonal performances, as well as daily recess and extended creative play opportunities.

Special programs include art and music showcases, seasonal concerts, and interactive media/library sessions. Before & After School programs provide additional activities such as crafts, clubs, and outdoor play. An annual Cultural Night helps students gain understanding and empathy for people from diverse backgrounds.

By year’s end, students demonstrate emerging independence, foundational literacy and numeracy skills, growing artistic expression, and the ability to learn collaboratively, ready to transition smoothly into the rigors of elementary school.

Elementary students build a solid academic foundation through a biblically integrated curriculum. Instruction blends direct teaching with hands-on projects, field trips, and small-group support, ensuring enrichment and remediation as needed. Specialty classes — Spanish, art, music, PE, and media/library — cultivate intellectual curiosity and creative growth.

Learning is enhanced through field trips such as visits to the zoo, Fort Vancouver, BizTown, and cultural performances. Students participate in leadership opportunities, reading challenges, public speaking in chapel, and character-focused chapels that integrate academic and creative expression.

Opportunities include Lego Engineering Club, Chess Club, Band (starting in grade 4), and athletics like basketball, track & field, baseball, volleyball, and cross country. Students also perform in Christmas programs, musicals, talent festivals, and art showcases. An annual Cultural Night helps students gain understanding and empathy for people from diverse backgrounds.

Students develop proficiency across core subjects, increased confidence in public speaking and artistic performance, and the ability to work collaboratively. By the end of 5th grade, they are academically prepared, creatively confident, and ready for the broader scope of middle school studies.

Middle schoolers engage in a rigorous, biblically integrated curriculum covering Bible, English, math, science, social studies, and physical education. Instruction allows for advanced placement in math, honors English (grade 8), or early access to high school courses when appropriate. Students have the opportunity to receive free after-school tutoring. Electives are designed for exploration and skill-building in both academic and creative domains, with options such as Spanish, gardening, drama, band, choir, visual arts, media arts, and yearbook.

Academic learning is supported through hands-on projects, collaborative work, and real-world applications. Arts experiences include concerts, plays, and state-level honor performances in music. 6th-grade students participate in Outdoor School, a four-day, immersive learning experience blending science, math, history, art, and language in a natural setting.

Beyond core academics, students have the opportunity to join a variety of clubs like chess, book club, cubing, games, ping pong, and can compete in e-sports. Fine arts participation spans band, choir, drama productions, and visual arts showcases. Academic extension comes through leadership roles, yearbook, and elective-based skill-building in media arts, digital design, and photography. Cultural Week gives students understanding and empathy for people from diverse backgrounds.

By the end of 8th grade, students are prepared for the rigor of high school with strengthened study skills, academic readiness in core subjects, and refined creative abilities. They demonstrate increased confidence in presenting ideas, performing publicly, and applying knowledge across disciplines.

High school students follow a rigorous, college-prep curriculum built on core subjects — Bible, English, math, science, and social studies — supported by honors, AP, and concurrent college credit courses through George Fox University. The arts are integrated into the curriculum with visual arts, band, choir, theater, and 3D design courses, all taught from a biblical worldview. Instruction emphasizes critical thinking, research, presentation skills, and mastery of content to prepare students for postsecondary education, trades, and careers.

Students gain hands-on learning through lab work, Socratic seminars, mock elections, and creative production in art studios, music ensembles, and theater performances. Signature events include the annual art showcase, fall play, spring musical, state-level competitions in music and theater, as well as opportunities to perform or exhibit work in the community.

Elective choices extend academic and creative exploration, from advanced STEM courses and foreign language study to ceramics, digital arts, vocal ensembles, and pit orchestra participation. Clubs (offerings are based on student interest), e-sports, and honor societies such as National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, National Art Honor Society, and Thespian Club offer additional outlets for leadership and talent development. Cultural Week gives students understanding and empathy for people from diverse backgrounds.

Graduates leave PCS academically prepared for college-level work, with over 90% attending college or university. They are equipped to communicate effectively, think analytically, and apply creativity to solve problems. Many earn college credits, academic honors, and recognition in the arts, positioning them for success in higher education and beyond.