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.
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