Pre-K through 8th Grade

189 East Washington Street

Stayton, OR  97383

Phone (503) 769-7578

Fax (503) 769-4396

 

 

Enrollment

 

Stayton Christian School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.  It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its education policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school programs.  SCS is a private school, and accepts only those who agree to actively support its mission.  Applications may be obtained by calling the school office.  Enrollment is granted on a first-registered basis.  Please contact the school for additional information. 

 

 Prospective Students

 

 

Welcome to Stayton Christian School, where we believe every child is gifted by God to accomplish the purposes for which he has been created.  Every teacher and staff member is dedicated to our mission:  to inspire, build, and equip students to glorify God in all they do.  This foundation is crucial to a successful education.

 

At SCS we recognize that children have been given to us by God to nurture.  We want to partner with you to provide a safe, learning environment.  We strive to develop outstanding academic skills and Godly character.  We have been faithfully serving the community with 30 years of experience in Christian education.

 

We invite you to come visit the campus, meet our staff, and observe students in action to determine if we are able to meet your needs.  Thank you for your prayerful consideration.

 

 

 

SCS  At-a-Glance

 

Mission Statement:

The mission of SCS is to inspire, build, and equip students to glorify God in all they do.

 

History: 

We are celebrating our 30th year of operation in Stayton, Oregon.

 

Facilities:

SCS is located within the Church of Christ (elementary campus) and Foothills Church (middle school campus).  We are very grateful for the generosity of both organizations.

 

Membership:

SCS is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

 

Demographics:

Pre-Kindergarten – 8th Grade

Student Enrollment   (86 Total)    Male   45%    Female   55%

 

SCS is inter-denominational.  There are approximately 26 different churches represented by the student body.

 

Staff:

There are a total of 14 employees:  one administrator, a teaching faculty of eight  and five classified staff members.

 

Finances:

The annual operating budget for 2008-2009 is $338,163.92.  The overall purpose of our spending is to maintain the financial integrity of our ministry through careful stewardship practices.

 

Governing Board:

SCS is governed by a School Board consisting of seven members.  Board meetings are open to the public – the second Monday of each month.

 

Admissions:

Stayton Christian School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin -  to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. 

All families must adhere to the SCS Doctrinal Statement

 

Scholarships:

Approximately 3% of the students receive financial assistance.  Applications are available and may be awarded based on the family’s short term financial need. These funds are distributed on a first-come first-serve basis.

 

Curriculum:

SCS uses Abeka, Bob Jones, and ACSI curriculums.  They are nationally recognized Christian academic programs.  Their content, scope, and sequence have been established upon years of research and successful use in classrooms around the world.   Learning expectations are available for each grade level.

 

Volunteers:

SCS parents log in more than 2,000 volunteer hours per year.  Parent Alliance organizes our parent-teacher-school activities.

 

Fundraisers:

SCS is a non-profit organization.  Much of our operation costs are generated from tuition income and generous contributions from the community.  There are two major fundraisers each year:  Annual Fund Campaign (October) and Annual Auction Benefit (March).

 

Chapel:

There is a school-wide chapel each Wednesday at 8:00 a.m.  Staff and students rotate the facilitation of service.  Students receive daily Bible instruction as a regular class period.  A Biblical world view is an integral part of instruction in all subjects.

 

Student Life:

Stayton Christian School requires its students to wear uniformed clothing.  Fridays are casual dress days.  Spirit Week, Family Fun Night, Grandparents Day, musical performances and field trips are just a few of our celebrations.