School Profile
Santiam Christian Schools
School Overview
Mission Statement
The primary purpose of Santiam Christian Schools shall be to assist Christian parents who adhere to our Statement of Faith in the training of their children by providing a Christ-centered, academic environment that encourages the development of a Christian worldview emphasizing academic excellence, Christian character, responsible citizenship, and service to others.
Academic Excellence
Teach the Bible as the inspired word of God, upholding an Anabaptist interpretation
Offer college/university preparatory, technological, practical arts, and fine arts courses
Prepare for a lifetime of learning by challenging students to develop analytical and critical thinking skills
Commit to help each student reach individual academic goals
Promote the value and contributions of all peoples and cultures in the classroom
Nurturing Community
Provide a holistic education focusing on the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical development and wellness of each student
Encourage, mentor, and disciple students to develop a personal relationship with Christ, recognizing the presence of the Spirit in daily life exemplified through gratitude, service, and stewardship
Encourage active participation within the school, church, and global community by helping students and families to form relationships of accountability and respect within our diverse community
Enrichment Opportunities
Provide opportunities for students to develop gifts and interests in athletics, art, drama, and music
Offer off-campus educational and exploratory experiences
Encourage development of life-long relationships among students and faculty/staff through worship, weekly small groups, and community activities
Establish connections to broader church institutions and agencies
Peace Building & Service
Model and teach the way of Christ in dealing with life issues, conflicts, and reconciliation
Provide opportunities for students to lead, serve, and share their faith journey within the school, church, and global community
Assist students in identifying and developing personal spiritual gifts and abilities
Promote an awareness and understanding of God’s creation by focusing on the care and stewardship of the earth
Santiam Christian High School is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and Cognia, and meets all requirements for graduation of the Oregon State Department of Education.
School History
Santiam Christian began in the Fall of 1979, with 55 students in grades 9-11 at New Life Center in Albany Oregon. The founding board was Mel Buck, President Howard Ropp, and Elden Stutzman.
In 1980, SC moved to the Adair Village campus we occupy today. Fundraisers back in the day consisted of Newspaper drives, catching chickens, food booths, and the county fair.
In the summer of 1984, over 2,400 volumes were catalogued for our library as the state of Oregon evaluated accreditation for Santiam Christian Schools. All the hard work paid off, and SC was accredited by ACSI in the spring of 1985. On November 14, 1985 Santiam petitioned the U.S. government for 12 buildings and 16.5 acres for the price of $1.00. On February 28, 1989, SC officially obtained ownership of the parcel of land.
SC continued to grow, and merged with Heritage school on July 1, 1990. At this point, the student body was 310 students and it became apparent that we would need more space. God provided for us then, and has continued to provide for us again and again throughout our history. We have been blessed to have a continually growing campus that now includes Elementary, Junior High, and High School buildings, 2 playgrounds, athletic fields and facilities, fine arts, music, and theater facilities, science, woodshop, agriculture, and culinary labs, greenhouses, and more.
We are honored to participate in welcoming international exchange students into our halls, and delight in getting to know them, and learning from them while they are here. Hundreds of our students have participated in 30+ missions trips from China, to the Dominican Republic, to Ukraine.
We are deeply honored to be a part of this community. It is our mission to serve SC students and families with the joy of Christ, provide a solid faith based education, and showcase the love of Jesus in everything we do.
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