Warrior News

Dear Warrior Nation,

As a parent of a student at a Christian school, you have been asked at some point, “Why do you have your student(s) in a Christian school?”  Fair question, as a public school education doesn’t cost you extra.  What should you expect, as a parent, from your Christian school?  Should it be a positive learning environment?  Should I expect academic rigor? At RCS, we are committed to providing a rigorous academic environment that challenges and nurtures each student. Will it be perfect?  Is every student there a Christian?  I get these questions and more during every tour I give.  The ultimate question I will address over the next few weeks is, “Why RCS”?

Before we tackle what makes up the Warrior experience, let’s address what we are not.  First, we are not a school for kids who were removed from public or other schools for poor behavior or other reasons.  In fact, when new student files are brought to my desk, the first place I look is at their behavior, discipline, academics, and attendance.  If, after consulting with the division principal, we feel that the prospective student will not be a positive contributor to the school community or if the student has significant concerns in the areas mentioned above that may put our students at risk, we will not move forward with an interview.  Like all schools (public and private, as well as home schools), we do not have perfect students.  If you search for that perfect school, you won’t find one this side of heaven.  We have many great kids, each with flaws, shortcomings, and challenges, just like every one of us.  But, we have been blessed to minister to them in their time with us.  Like us adults, they have good days and bad days and will, like us adults, fall short of God’s glory.  Our job is to partner with you as parents to support, encourage, and even discipline, when necessary, based on the Word of God.  So, join me over the next few weeks as we unpack the first part of our “Why RCS?” series, breaking down our Expected Student Outcomes.  Stay tuned for more!

Carline is starting to hit a groove, and the process is becoming more streamlined.  I would continue to ask for your patience, especially in the afternoon, as more cars are coming through the back carline than last year.  The leadership team continues looking into making the process even more efficient.

Here are some upcoming events to keep in prayer for the school:

• 12-14 September - The school leadership will meet with Jack Farmer, Superintendent of Berean Baptist Academy in Fayetteville, NC, as we map out the strategic plan for the next five years.
• 16-20 September - Spiritual Emphasis Week – a week of drawing close to God for grades K-12
• 25 September - See You At The Pole – plan to join us for this national prayer event.  

Thank you all for your partnership and for a great first two weeks of school!  We can’t do it without you!

All 4 Him!

Bill Sharp, M.Ed.
Head of School