The
Seventh-day Adventist educational program gives primary emphasis to spiritual
development, but at the same time provision is made for high achievement
in the realm of the common. Northview desires to prepare youth for effective
citizenship in this world, and the rewards of citizenship in the world
to come. Therefore, the objectives of this school are as follows:
Religious
Objectives
- To
present Jesus Christ as a personal Savior whom youth can know and relate
to on a personal basis.
- To
assist students in obtaining a good understanding of the Scriptures
as the basis for faith and to understand the Spirit of Prophecy
as God’s special message to His remnant church.
- To
lead students to adopt the philosophy and standards of Seventh-day Adventists
as their mode of life.
- To
develop a sense of loyalty to and vigor for the mission of Christ to
carry the Gospel to all the world. This is put into practice through
Bible labs and other activities.
Intellectual
Objectives
- To
provide students with the understanding of the religious, historical,
political, social, scientific, aesthetic and economic forces that shape
contemporary life.
- To
aid students in developing an intellectual excellence in ability to
think and act effectively.
- To
encourage mastery in educational efforts, both in the gathering of knowledge
and in the use of the tools of learning.
- To
develop a mental discipline which includes faithfulness to all responsibilities
and appointments.
Social
Objectives
- To
develop an appreciation for human relationships based on the value of
Christ’s teachings, and thus to develop a respect for all people as
worthy of respect and friendship.
- To
develop a high regard for the institution of the family as God’s plan
and means to strengthen, preserve and enrich the church, community and
nation.
- To
encourage students to practice and uphold wholesome social standards
in all their relationships.
- To
develop a sense of civic responsibility to our country as a nation established
under God.
Health
Objectives
- To
encourage students to develop both the mind and the body as gifts received
from our loving Creator God.
- To
assist students to understand what true recreation is and how Christians
can make choices pleasing to God and to themselves
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