Portland Christian Schools’ student learning outcomes are not just about academic achievement but are also tied to a broader vision of students flourishing, discipleship, and stewardship of the gifts God has given to each student. When grounded in a biblical worldview, the outcomes are seen as more than markers of academic success—they are integral to a student’s spiritual, intellectual, and moral development.
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength. Mark 12:30
HEART
Students at PCS will be community-minded believers (HEART) whose actions and interactions prove that they:
- Strive to be responsible, ethical, productive, and informed citizens
- Demonstrate a sense of responsibility by serving at school, in the church, and in the community
- Value every person as an image bearer of God, respecting self and others
- Carry out the Great Commission locally and around the world in a culturally sensitive manner
SOUL
Students at PCS will be spiritual believers (SOUL) whose faith causes them to:
- Understand and enter into a personal relationship with Christ
- Pursue ongoing spiritual development – Know, understand, and apply God’s Word in daily life
- Seek the Truth in Scripture
- Steward time, talent, money, and relationships in a Christ-like manner
- Possess apologetic skills to defend their faith
MIND
Students at PCS will be scholarly believers (MIND) whose discipline leads them to:
- Research, analyze, and apply information from a biblical worldview
- Grow in wisdom, critical thinking, and discernment to choose rightly and live responsibly
- Develop a lifelong love of learning in pursuit of God’s purpose for one’s life
- Practice compassion, embrace Biblical unity in the midst of our diversity, and treat others with respect
STRENGTH
Students at PCS will be active believers (STRENGTH) whose practices prompt them to:
- Responsibly protect and nourish their bodies as God’s temple
- Use their academic strengths, spiritual gifts, and talents to honor God
- Walk in integrity, accepting responsibility for their actions
- Exhibit a growth mindset and challenge himself and herself to achieve his or her Godly–inspired aspiration as a disciple of Jesus Christ