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DISCOVERPEORIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOLThe Difference

Distinctively Christian.Decidedly Academic.1

2WHAT ARE YOUR BIGGEST PRiORiTiES? Alignment with your family’s values? Safety? Academic preparedness? At Peoria Christian School, biblical learning goes hand in hand with strong academics. We aredistinctively Christian and decidedly academic. The Word of God is our primary focus in every subject matter, sport, and artistic area. Our outstanding faculty, staff, and coaches cultivate this worldview byinteracting with students and their families daily.We provide a safe training ground for your child to grow and mature academically, physically, and, most importantly, spiritually. Students are safe to ask questions and are led by faculty, staff, and coaches who are committed followers of Christ.In the early years at PCS, students learn about our awesome God and how much He loves them. They are given the opportunity to understand that wisdom comes from God’s Word, that they are created in God's image and meant for fellowship as they serve and are good stewards of God's gifts. As their understanding increases as middle school students, they are given opportunities to strengthen their appreciation for the unified story of the Old and New Testaments, continuing to grow in their under-standing of wisdom, image-bearing, fellowship, servanthood, and stewardship. As high schoolers, the students will dive deep into the doctrines of the faith and grow in knowing what it means to worship Christ in all aspects of life. In the last semester of high school, seniors are given the opportunity to serve in their local church or a para-ministry of the church.At PCS, we build strong worshippers. We are a Christian school for Christian families. A Peoria Christian School education prepares graduates for college, ministry, or trade it prepares them for life. Dr. Angie Lyons, Superintendent

3STATEMENT OF FAiTHPEORIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL BELIEVES:• We believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are inspired by God and are inerrant in the original writings and that they are of supreme and final authority in faith and life.• We believe in one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.• We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth and His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His future personal return in power and glory.• We believe that for the salvation of the lost and sinful man,regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.• We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life, and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.• We believe in the spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.• We believe that the term “marriage” has only one meaning: the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive covenant union, as delineated in Scripture (Genesis 2:18-25), and that God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between a man and a woman who are married to each other and that God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity is engaged in outside of marriage between a man and a woman (Genesis 1:27–28; 2:21–24; Matthew 19:4–9; Mark 10:5– 9; Ephesians 5:22–33).• We believe that God wonderfully foreordained and immutably created each person as either male or female in conformity with their biological sex. These two distinct yet complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God (Genesis 1:26–27). Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person.

4MISSION: and church by preparing students to lead Christ-likelives through a biblical approach to education.WE SUPPORT THE CHRISTIAN HOMEHOW DO WE THiS? Partner With ParentsFamily is important to you; it is important to us! So much so that it has been part of our mission statement since our founding in 1950. We remain intentional in fostering our relationships with our families and our churches. We know this partnership produces a solid foundation of safety for a child to connect where they come from to where they are going. Volunteer opportunities andregular communication keep our parents and even grandparents engaged and actively involved.Teach Biblical TruthsPCS students from PreK through 12th grade participate in Bible classes and weekly chapels. Not only this but in every subject the biblical worldview is exemplified. Every subject is taught with a biblical worldview by teachers who are 100% committed to Christ. Caring and loving faculty pour into students. It is another place where your student hears and sees how to live with a Christ-like attitude and develops biblically based characteristics.

5PRE-K3-year-old Option:3 Half Days, 8:30 am - 11:30 am, (T, W, Th). Your little one will have fun as they flourish and grow in confidence and develop an early excite-ment for learning and building relationships. They will experience the benefits of an intentional learning community that promotes academic, physical, social, emotional and spiritual growth. How We Learn • Play-based learning • Gross & fine motor activities • Weekly themes introduce new ideas and hand-on activities • Bible lessons created especially for this age group • Specials – Spanish, Mobile Library, Music, P.E., and S.T.E.M.• Kindergarten Readiness Support in Pre-K4As a PreK Parent, You Can Expect • A safe, loving and Christ-centered environment • Teachers and Aides who love and pray for/with your little one • Curb to classroom drop-off and pick-up • Parent partnering programs • Volunteer opportunities for our special days 4-year-old Options:5 Half Days, 8:30 am - 11:30 am, (M-F).5 Full Days, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, (M-F).-Students must be 3 or 4 by September 1 and toilet trained.-Before Care available starting at 6:30AM, After care (for full day) available until 5:30PM Our structured PreK curriculum is built on Scripture Bites by Standard Publishing and ISBE StateStandards for Early Childhood Education. Each week students are immersed in thematic play, rooted in Biblican truths, through hands-on activities, curated centers, and small groupteacher instruction.

6KiNDERGARTEN Caring teachers lay a solid foundation of kindness and inspire a lifetime of learning. Yourkindergartener will grow academically and in awe of God as they realize their value in Christ. Whether learning about math or music, they are taught from a biblical perspective, fostering spiritual truth and character development that will continue to grow with them at PCS. Fun Kindergarten DaysFiVE SENSES FAiR, 50’S DAY, Q&U WEDDiNG, 100 DAY, COLOR WORD DAYS, MOTHER’S TEA, DONUTS WiTH DADBefore and After Care available PreK - 4th grades - 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Ways We Grow Reading/PhonicsWe explore the science of reading, how we put words together and the phonemic reasoning behind it. • Reading sentences and beginning readers• Short & long vowel words• Sight words• Phonemic awarenessMath We explore different math methods with manipulatives and learning stations. • Develop strong number sense• Sequences, matching, and patterns• Counting coins and stewardshipHistory/ScienceStudents explore God’s creation and the world around them through hand-on activities and Bible stories. • STEM projects• InvestigationsBibleStudents learn 20 biblical truths that set a strong foundation and understanding of God’s love for them. • Building on the Rock from SummitMinistries curriculum• Bible verse memorization• Weekly Chapel with guest speakersWriters WorkshopStudents begin learning pre-writing skills with the 6 Traits Writing curriculum. • Pictoral writing• List writing• Early sentence structureSpecialsStudents enjoy creativity and movement through fun weekly classes taught by special area teachers. • Art• Library• Music• Physical education• Spanish

7ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (GRADES 1-4)Compassionate and nurturing teachers guide an intentional learning community that supports aca-demic, physical, social, and spiritual development. This is a stage where enduring friendships are formed, and it’s reassuring to know that families uphold the same biblical and character values. Classrooms and hallways are full of excitement as our teachers use various creative and hands-on lessons. Students receive a fun and challenging curriculum which includes Bible, math, reading, writ-ing and social studies. Our science program includes engaging hands-on experiments, real-world problem solving, and STEM activities.Various small groups and individualized assignments are provided in the classes so teachers can have a firm grasp on where any struggles might be for a student, or if some extra challenging work might be needed. For a nominal fee, regular appointment times with our resource teacher are available during the school day if one-on-one assistance is needed. At Peoria Christian twenty biblical truths are integrated through each subject to permeate all areas of learning. We partner with parents and help guide them in understanding as they explore Christian faith and grow in their own personal knowledge of God’s love. Art, Spanish, music, library, computers, and physical education classes complement our curriculum.This is a time when students get to interact in a different classroom with teachers specialized in these areas. We host three fun music performances each year: Grandparents Day in the fall, our Christmas and Spring concerts. Academic FoundationBiblical WorldviewSpecials

8“We love PCS because of all the staff that love and investinto our children's life. We feel, and more importantly,our kids feel genuine love and care from all of the adultsin the school, from their teachers to the administrators.PCS lives out the motto, "it takes a village to raisechildren." We appreciate how PCS is able to fill in thegaps, in their partnership with parents, to raise childrensurrounded by God's Word and Presence!” -Saehan and Summer ParkElementary parochial soccer is available for grades 1-4. Parent Involvement Opportunities include: field trip chaperones, room parents, lunch helpers, library and computer helpers, picture person program, sports team coaches, parentprayer groups and admission ambassadors. Before Care is available beginning at 6:30AM and After Care is available until 5:30PM forPreK – 4th grade students. Jovie caretakers come to our California Avenue campus and providestructured activities and recreation time. Students are often outdoors or in one of the gymnasiums and have a designated room for quieter times. Additional rates apply.

With so many dramatic physical and emotional changes occurring during adolescence, PCS offers anengaging confidence-building school experience. Our comfortable and safe campus, lesson plans fullof vitality and morality, strong adult role models and challenging academic opportunities encourageand promote individual social growth preparing students for high school.Teachers & ClassroomsACSI and state certified teachers, a safe loving environment, and family atmosphere provide the back-drop for high-level learning. Our teachers are lifelong learners and innovators who challenge yourmiddle school student as they interact with care and encouragement.Core ClassesBible (Stewardship, The Birth and Early History of the Church, Old Testament Survey, Life of Christ)Math (7th and 8th grade Pre-Algebra, Advanced Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Advanced Algebra I)Language Arts (Grammar, Literature, Writing, Novels)Science (General Science, Health, Earth Science, Life Science, Physical Science)Social Studies (US History, World History, Geography, Constitution)Physical EducationEncore ClassesComputersConstitutionLego RoboticsResearch WritingSpanishSpeechActivities & ClubsDramaFCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)Lego LeagueScholastic BowlStudent CouncilTech TeamOther Interest Based ClubsMiDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 5-8)9Elective ClassesArt ClassBand ClassChoir Class

AthleticsMentoring and discipleship by caring coaches and staff create a safe and challenging environmentfor students to grow physically and spiritually strong.Boys Girls5th6th7th/8thBasketball, Golf, SoccerCross CountryBaseball, Basketball, Golf,Soccer, Cross Country, TrackBaseball, Basketball, Golf,Soccer, Cross Country, TrackBasketball, SoccerCross CountrySoftball, Basketball, Soccer,Volleyball, Cross Country,TrackSoftball, Basketball, Soccer,Volleyball, Cross Country,Track, Cheerleading10MiDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETiC OFFERiNGS“PCS is not just a school. It is our family! We are thankfulfor the strong stance on biblical values, it’s leaders andteachers who show Jesus to our children, and the waythey have supported what we are teaching at home!We have loved our time at PCS and look forward tomany more, as God continues to work in this place.” -Jason and Kate MillerBiblical Worldview Through weekly chapels, daily Bible classes, and a commitment to the same biblical values andmoral code you live at home, students are encouraged and strengthened toward a Christ-honoring life. Parent Involvement Opportunities include field trip chaperones, lunchroom helpers,volunteer coaches, prayer groups, and admissions ambassadors.

HiGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9-12)As high school students, your child is well on their way to grasping how to be a problem-solver, anindependent thinker and how to manage their time. At Peoria Christian, their high school years willalso provide leadership and service opportunities that will guide how they view ministry and life. Asstudents grasp Scriptures’ promises, they will be guided in how to put into action what they arelearning, how to become not only hearers but also doers of the Word. 11At PCS, high school students: • Enjoy a safe environment where they are well prepared in academic disciplines including lifetime fitness, fine arts, and technology. • Know how to utilize resources to find, analyze, and evaluate information. • Can articulate and defend a Christian worldview while having a basic understanding of opposing worldviews. • Learn to live out their faith and beliefs as they participate in mission trips, athletic competitions, and express themselves through the arts. • Are invested in by faculty who are committed to discipleship and biblical integration with their subject matter.

12HIGH SCHOOL IHSA OFFERINGSBoysFall:Cross Country, Golf, Soccer Winter: Basketball, Scholastic BowlSpring:Soccer, Softball, TrackFall:Winter:Spring:Baseball, Tennis, Track, Bass FishingCross Country, Golf, Tennis, VolleyballGirlsBasketball, Cheer, Scholastic BowlHome of the ChargersCharacter Distinction Tenacity Creativity Innovation ReverenceTHE ARTSFall and Spring Theatre ProductionsBand and ChoirOpportunities for growth: • Annual Mini-Term offerings range from various vocational courses to mission trips to job shadowingand career exploration. This week offers expansion of life skills and creative discovery.• Athletics are led by coaches who are followers of Christ and take seriously the impact they can havein shaping students with a biblical worldview through the arena of competition.• The Arts offer hands-on experiences for creativity and expression recognizing and nurturingGod-given abilities from our Creator.• Live out their faith by dedicating hours to serving others in our community. All students log individ-ual service hours along with several active clubs that serve others together.• Distinguished Scholar Diploma and AP & Dual Credit Courses are available and encouraged asstudents strive for further growth opportunities.

PORTRAiT OF A GRADUATE: A PCS educationprepares graduatesfor college, ministry,or trade; it preparesthem for life.13Critical thinker • Is well prepared in all academic disciplines and how these disciplines align with a biblical world-view• Understands people, events, and movements in history.• Has knowledge and understanding of languages and cultures of other peoples, rejecting discrim-ination, advocating for unity, and encouraging biblical hospitality.• Participates in learning through critical thinking, multifaceted discernment, collaboration, andownership of one’s work.• Possesses apologetic skills to defend his/her faith.• Is committed to lifelong learning.Christ-centered Heart • Personally responds to carrying out the Great Commission locally, regionally, and around theworld in a culturally sensitive manner.• Understands human value as created by God in His image and how this inspires justice, ethicalliving, and loving those around us.• Understands empowerment is from the Holy Spirit to pursue a life of faith, goodness, godliness,and brotherly kindness and love.Community Builder or Server • Develops a love for truth, while seeing the value of communicating that truth in love.• Embraces and practices justice, mercy, and peacemaking in family and society• Respects and relates appropriately with integrity• Has an appreciation for the natural environment and practices responsible stewardship of God’screation.• Recognizes his/her personal giftings and how he/she serves the church at large.

14ADMiSSiONS NEXT STEPS• Tour our school. We’d love to show you our space and let you feel our culture.• Attend a Discover the Difference. Hear directly from our Leadership how we areDistinctively Christian and Decidedly Academic.• Schedule a full or half-day shadow visit for your student (optional)• Submit your Student Application at peoriachristian.org/admissions. Applicationswill be considered on a rolling basis as space is available.AN INVESTMENT IN THEiR FUTUREAt Peoria Christian, your child will discover his or her God-given potential, make lifelong friends, learn to serve, and graduate ready to make a difference in their community and around the world. While this will require the investment of your financial resources, we believe you will see that this is a worthy investment in your child.We offer sibling discounts and several other scholarship opportunities. We are committed to accessibility for families and invite families to apply for financial aid based on their financial circumstances. Aid is based on demonstrated need as determined by our third-party verification service, FACTS. All families are expected to participate financially. If you have further questions, please reach out to our Admissions office. We are happy to help.ADMISSIONS309-686-4500 x4A SPiRiT OF FELLOWSHiP AMONG OURSTUDENTS, PARENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFFUNiTES US iN OUR PURSUiT OF EXCELLENCEiN ALL AREAS OF OUR LiVES.

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