-Philosophy Statement-

As Lutheran Christians of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, we believe that our Triune God creates and preserves all things, saves people through his Son, Jesus Christ, and sanctifies all believers through his infallible and holy Word. We believe that the Holy Scriptures are the foundation for Christian living in the world. Since all people are sinful, they need to know how to be saved by learning about their Savior. God has commanded that his children preach and teach his Word to all people to bring them to the knowledge of their Savior and preserve them in the true faith.

-Purpose of Bethany Lutheran School-

The Christian education of children is first and foremost the responsibility of Christian parents as stated in Ephesians 6:4, "Fathers, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord." God has placed this responsibility on all parents. The Church and its agencies also have an obligation from God to provide Christian educational opportunities. Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church established a Christian elementary school for the purpose of assisting the parents in their God-given responsibility. Through daily contact with the Word of God at school, the children receive the spiritual training they need to know their Savior. This training of the spirit, mind, and body makes for a complete education of the child.

The goal of Bethany Lutheran School is to be distinctive in its education concerning the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of the child. It is important to note that Bethany Lutheran School exists to assist the parents with the Christian training of their children and never to remove this primary responsibility from the parents. It is for this reason that the school is operated by the members of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church through their Board of Education, principal, and called teachers.

-Objectives of Bethany Lutheran School-

Spiritual

1. To provide systematic and thorough instruction in God's Word, through which the faith of each student may be nurtured and strengthened.
2. To provide a rich devotional life centered in God's Word.
3. To teach the students to use their time, talents, and treasures to glorify God with a life of faithful service.
4. To strive in building the congregation and the church-at-large through the training of future members.

Academic

1. To provide systematic and thorough instruction in all areas of the basic elementary and junior high school level curriculum.
2. To teach all subjects in the light of God's holy Word.

Personal/Social

1. To provide a Christian school community guided by God's holy Word.
2. To provide students with an opportunity to live their faith in daily Christian fellowship.
3. To encourage students to live in a God-pleasing manner, be respectful of others, and be obedient citizens of their country.

Home/School Relationships

1. To support Christian parenting and home life that is centered in God's holy Word.
2. To build an awareness that the Christian school exists to assist parents in their God-given responsibilities toward their children.