Being in early adolescence, graduating students will still face many choices and challenges ahead; however, we would hope to see tendencies towards Christ-like attributes, such as:

• Growing in grace and knowledge (2 Peter 3:18);
• Accepting the role of student as their current calling, hence developing the study skills and work habits needed to do their best as working for the Lord (Collosians 3:23);
• Serving God rather than self in every aspect of life without compartmentalizing their concerns into sacred and secular domains (Deuteronomy 6:5);
• Acknowledging that sin has affected all aspects of the universe, and that Christ will one day make all things new (Romans 8:19,20)(Revelations 21) Until then, we continue to care for this planet as an extension of the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2:15);
• Answering the question, “what is normal?” by living out the standard found in God’s word, e.g. the fruit of the Sprit, compassion, justice, etc (Psalms 119:9)(Galatians 5:22,23)(Micah 6:8) rather than the standard set by their peers;
• Understanding current events and issues but living without fear in this world, having a humble confidence that our loving God is in control, and will provide. Graduates will be prepared to discuss, engage and redeem culture rather than escape from it (1 Corinthians 8:4-6) (James 2:17);
• Discerning that there are two kingdoms, the heavenly and the earthly, in conflict for control of their hearts, their minds, and ultimately, the universe. (James 3:15-17)(Romans 7:4-6)(2 Corinthians 7:10)
• They will seek first the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 6:33);
• Respecting their parents and teachers for nurturing them (Col.3:20);
• Participating in Christian community; by recognizing, developing and sharing their own gifts, and celebrating the differences that come from the ways in which God has gifted others (1 Cor. 12:21-26); and,
• Sharing God’s love with those inside and outside their own community in word and deed (Luke 10:36,37).