Since 1917, BCCS has worked to provide an authentic, Christ-centered education. Six years ago, we began the implementation of a framework called Teaching for Transformation (TfT) that allows us to be even more intentional about the integration of faith and learning.
TfT helps us provide an excellent Christian education and incorporates two important principles. First, TfT ensures that our school uses best practices in the classroom. Rather than simply delivering content, teachers create learning experiences to engage students inside and outside their classrooms. Students can be found collaborating on a project, role-playing in a simulation, or participating in a formational learning experience. The deeper we engage our students, the more they will grow! Learners may be harvesting and selling honey in science, running a Greek court in social studies, walking the community in prayer, performing in orchestra, partnering with a local food bank, or designing a house in geometry. Whatever the lesson, we want our students to be able to practice the things they learn.
Second, TfT helps us foster the connection between faith and learning. While Bible, prayer, and chapel serve as obvious times for faith formation, we want students to connect all subjects to God’s story. Curriculum is structured so that we have student-focused learning targets. Some are academic-specific, while others are long-term targets for the most essential learning. We ask ourselves what type of people we want our students to become. In this way, in all subjects, students see why their learning is important and also see who they can become. Every school shapes the values and worldviews of its students, but at BCCS, we are intentional about using curriculum to shape disciples. We are passionate about our students using their gifts to play their role in God’s much bigger story.
We celebrate the awesome work of our teachers and staff on the TfT journey, and we look forward to years of continued growth and learning!