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Positions on Issues Important to Families 
- Dating Relationships
The Board of
Governors, administration, and teachers of Trinitas Christian School do
not advocate any position on the legitimacy of dating for its students.
We believe this is a decision best left to individual families and
churches. The school does, however, require that there be no
dating-type relationships among students during school hours. School
hours are for learning and the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom. If this
pursuit is a rigorous pursuit, there should be no time for dating-type
relationships. Dating, romantic relationships, and courting behavior
are not conducive to learning and will therefore not be allowed during
school hours, on school property, or at school functions.
- Societal Sins
The Board of
Governors, administration, and teachers of Trinitas Christian School
believe that our society is committed to a number of activities that
are abominations in the eyes of a holy God and which He condemns in His
Word. Among these societal sins are abortion and homosexuality. We
believe that abortion is the wanton destruction of human life, which
God condemns in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:13). Also, we believe
that homosexuality in all forms is a sinful perversion of God's order
for marriage, for the family, and for men and women, and God's Word
clearly condemns the practice of homosexual behavior (Leviticus 18:22;
Romans 1:24-27; I Corinthians 6:9-11).
- Pop Culture
The Board of Governors,
administration, and teachers of Trinitas Christian School do not
actively promote or advocate participating in particular expressions of
pop culture, including particular music, movies, television
programming, and games. We leave decisions about a child's
participation in expressions of pop culture to parents. We believe
parents are required to bring up their children in the training and
admonition of the Lord, to teach their children to love God with all
their heart, mind, soul, and strength, and to train them to know and
love truth, beauty, and goodness. Participation in pop culture can be
either helpful or harmful in this training. We do not propose to tell
parents what in particular is helpful or harmful. It is our goal to
come alongside parents and help disciple their children; however, we
defer to parents' judgment and responsibility to direct their children
in how they will participate in pop culture.
- Government Education
The Board of
Governors, administration, and teachers of Trinitas Christian School
believe very strongly that God requires Christian parents to give their
children a biblical, Christ-centered education. Accordingly, we believe
very strongly in the value of a Christ-centered education. We see a
host of systemic and philosophical ills underlying the shortcomings of
the contemporary American government education system. Therefore, we
believe that Christian parents are biblically required to keep their
children out of such a government education system and give their
children a Christian education (Deuteronomy 4:5-6; 6:4-9; Ephesians
6:4). However, it is not our desire to condemn or castigate any
Christian parent's decision regarding the education of his or her
children. We want to be used by God to repair the ruins in our culture,
and so we offer a positive alternative to Christian parents who
understand their biblical responsibilities and want to pursue a
classical and Christ-centered education for their children.
- Holidays
The Board, administration,
and teachers of Trinitas Christian School desire for the celebration of
holidays to be Christ-centered and God-honoring.
Halloween is
not celebrated or acknowledged at Trinitas Christian School. During
October teachers may celebrate fall and the harvest bounty our Lord has
provided. Teachers may wish to acknowledge October 31 as Reformation
Day; however, no parties are allowed on this day. (This was the day
Martin Luther set in motion the movement we call the Protestant
Reformation.)
The emphasis of Christmas must be the birth of
Christ, our Savior and Lord. Santa Claus is not acknowledged at
Trinitas Christian School. If students ask about Santa Claus, they will
be directed to their parents.
The emphasis of Easter must be
the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Easter Bunny is not acknowledged
at Trinitas Christian School. If students ask about the Easter Bunny,
they will be directed to their parents.
The Board, administration, and teachers of Trinitas Christian School certainly support the celebration of students' birthdays.
Celebration of students' birthdays may take place in the classroom or
outside in the courtyard (picnic area). However, the classroom teacher
will determine the most appropriate choice based on the
assignments/activities of the day. Parents may only bring cupcakes,
cake or cookies (no candles please) for the celebration. Plates,
napkins, and other party supplies must be furnished by the parents.
Birthdays will not be celebrated by the student body at mealtime.
Parents, of course, are welcome to eat lunch with their child on this
special day.
- Solicitation on School Grounds
The
Board, administration, and teachers of Trinitas Christian School
recognize that there are numerous activities and events in our
community that are valuable to the overall spiritual and academic
development of our students and our families. All such activities and
events may be posted on the bulletin board in the main office upon
approval by the administration. Trinitas Christian School will not
provide free advertisement in any school-related publication or
distribute materials through our school mailing system. We also
prohibit our parents from using the school grounds as a distribution
center for invitations to personal or private gatherings.
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