About: Distinguishing Features
God-inspired Legacy
- Biblical principles are integrated into every subject.
- Remains committed to and immovable from the Biblical principles upon which it was founded 42 years ago.
- Daily Bible classes develop character by teaching the doctrines of the historic Christian faith
- Distinctly Christian curriculum in kindergarten through twelfth grade.
- World view training enables students to understand and evaluate the world’s philosophies, political and religious systems.
Dedicated Christian Faculty
- Longevity of teachers and staff who are committed to serving the school community.
- Instructional strategies utilize a variety of techniques including hands on experiences.
- An extensive field trip program has been developed by the elementary school faculty.
Academic Excellence
- U.S. News and World Report featured Forest Lake Christian School as one of the most outstanding college prep high schools in the greater Sacramento area.
- Eighty-five percent of graduates attend colleges and universities.
- Three appointees to West Point Military Academy over the last ten years.
- Internship program for seniors in careers such as architecture, art, business, engineering, medicine, ministry, politics, social services, teaching, veterinary medicine, and worship arts.
- High School has been accredited by WASC and ACSI for 22 years.
- Spacious Campus and Facilities
- Two stunning campuses totaling 19 acres of rolling lawns and playing fields in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
- Park-like setting is safe and tranquil.
- Facilities include a sanctuary, libraries, science labs, art room, two gymnasiums, tennis courts, track, and fields.
Fine Arts Programs
- Renowned choral program has competed internationally and recently performed in Carnegie Hall.
- Award winning choral performances at international, national, and ACSI competitions.
- Art appreciation program in elementary school featuring the great masters.
- Drama program in which students produce, direct, and perform in two full-length plays each year. Training in public speaking begins in Kindergarten.
Acclaimed Athletics
- State Championship in 2004 Division 5 Girls Basketball
- CIF State Scholastic Champions five times in Girls Volleyball.
- Varsity Soccer Coach Thad Kopec reached the milestone of 300 victories over his 24 year career at FLCS. Honored as the longest serving coach in Nevada County.
Community Involvement
- Ongoing partnership with State legislators including annual discussions with students on campus, senior internships, and student campaign workers.
- Students hail from five neighboring counties and school families are involved in manyS local churches.
- Pastors from local churches speak in weekly chapels.
- Bus transportation is provided from surrounding areas including Nevada City, Colfax, Auburn, Rocklin, and Granite Bay.
Preparing Christian Leaders
- Graduates are in full-time ministry as missionaries, pastors, teachers, worship leaders, and camp directors.
- Alumni excel in many professions and have fulfilling careers as accounts, airline pilots, attorneys, business owners, computer programmers, dentists, doctors, engineers, lawyers, college professors, and teachers.
- Students are prepared to be spiritual leaders and servants in their homes, churches, and communities by understanding their responsibilities and a Biblical worldview.
