Excellence, as defined, should describe the Christian school movement. Christian schools should pursue the goal of excellence, regardless of the size or location of the school. Excellence begins with dedicated, qualified principals and teachers who work, study, plan, implement, and assess everything they do as they use their skills and abilities in developing well-educated students, students who have a heart for God and a mind to learn. For the teacher or a principal, getting the job done right depends on the knowledge and skills amassed by the one doing the job. The same is true of classroom teachers.
Teaching is a ministry, yes, but it is also a profession that requires professional skills.
In this sense, it parallels the Christian life, a continuous challenge and movement toward excellence. When a school loses its vision for excellence, the school defaults on the blessings God has in store for those who appropriate His guidance, His goodness, and His truth. The vision of excellence honors the One who called us to serve Him - Jesus Christ. This is an inseparable part of school improvement. Every employee, every effort, every program, every concept must focus on giving Him the honor He rightfully deserves in the school s organizational structure.