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School Profile

Mission Statement

"Helping parents train their children to carry out their covenant responsibilities in harmony with Scripture to the glory of God and the building of His Kingdom".

Introduction

Hanford Christian School is parent controlled and is designed to educate the children of Christian parents. The Hanford Christian School Society owns and operates Hanford Christian School. The society consists of those persons who have children attending HCS and/or are members of a supporting church, subscribe to its constitutional basis, are supportive of Christian education, and acknowledge Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. The society meets annually to elect board members and to decide on matters pertaining to the school. The school is governed by a seven member board. The elected board members are responsible for setting policy and giving direction. The school is staffed with Christian teachers, administrator, and support personnel who strive to live lives that reflect their Christian convictions. The board members and the teaching staff must subscribe to a reformed world-and-life view. Together, in faith, they work to make HCS a place in which to grow, centering Christian education on the following goals:

  • the fostering of spiritual and moral growth.
  • the promotion of intellectual growth through knowledge, insight, and understanding.
  • the encouragement of creative growth through freedom, responsibility, and action.

Approximately 150 students are enrolled in preschool through eighth grade. With an average of 15 students per teacher, there is time for a great deal of individualized instruction. About 30 different churches are represented at HCS from the Hanford, Visalia, Lemoore, Kingsburg, Laton, Fresno, Easton, and Selma areas. Hanford Christian School is a member of Christian Schools International. Busing is available for all students within the established boundaries. Hanford Christian School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.

History

Hanford Christian School was established in 1944 by a group of parents who believed Scripture obligated them to provide a God - centered education for their children. The school started with two classrooms and over the years has grown to ten classrooms accommodating children from Christian families in preschool through eighth grade.

Distinctive Educational Features

  • Phonics-based reading, proper usage of language, and writing skills are stressed at Hanford Christian School.
  • All Books and supplies are provided by HCS free of charge to each student.
  • Band is available for students at the fifth through eighth grade level.
  • Music is introduced in Kindergarten and continues through the upper grades. An all school musical is presented to the constituients annually.
  • Fifth through eighth grade students may participate in an annual Fine Arts Festival where they perform and are critiqued in the areas of speech, music, writing, and art.
  • First through eighth grade participate in the Kings County Spelling Bee.
  • A well-equipped IBM compatible computer lab is available for Kindergarten through eighth grade students.
  • A well-stocked library is available for all students.
  • Each classroom is equipped with one or two computers for more enrichment opportunities and to supplement the curriculum.
  • P.E., intramurals, and interschool sports are part of the school-designed curriculum.
  • Students experience a variety of educationally based field trips.
  • Kindergarten is five full days.
  • Preschool is morning program.

Preparing for Life

It is the goal of Hanford Christian School to strive to prepare our students academically and to prepare them to live their lives according to the Word of God.

  • All classes are taught from a Christian perspective.
  • Bible classes are taught at each grade level.
  • Daily devotions are practiced in kindergarten through eighth grade.
  • Students are expected to behave in a manner consistent with biblical principles for living.
  • Chapels are scheduled on a regular basis with guest speakers and some student involvement.
  • Students are taught to work together through cooperative learning groups.
  • Older students are given opportunities to work with younger ones, developing a strong sense of community.

Service

Hanford Christian School firmly believes that service is an expression of our gratitude to God, and a means by which we give Him glory. Our service projects include;

  • Collecting funds for victims of natural disasters.
  • Serving at a local soup kitchen.
  • Holiday food drive for the Salvation Army.
  • Visiting and singing at local rest homes.
  • Christmas gift giving to needy families in our community.

Statement of Faith

We believe in all of the historic doctrines of the Christian faith, including…

  • The Trinity.
  • The inerrancy and sufficiency of Scripture.
  • The virgin birth of Christ.
  • Salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone.
  • A literal heaven and hell.
  • The miracles of the Bible.
  • The sovereignty of God over all things, including salvation.