One of Faith Christian School’s initiatives this year was to incorporate J Term into the school program.\u00a0 J Term is a 2-week educational program that focuses on concentrated or creative study.\u00a0 Experiences may include extended classroom study, travel, or internships.\u00a0 A major goal\u00a0of J Term is to help students discover their God-given, unique giftedness<\/strong>, by implementing non-traditional means and experiences for students to participate in.<\/p>\n There are several Christian schools in our area that have implemented J Term to their school program.\u00a0 Last year, a team from FCS visited Wheaton Academy, near Chicago, to observe their J Term program.\u00a0 Our group of teachers and students came away from that experience very enthused and encouraged, and we determined at that time to pursue adding J Term at Faith.\u00a0 One of the comments that impacted our thinking was that J Term “labels us as theologically conservative AND educationally progressive.”<\/strong> The J Term program also sets the stage for a student to understand life calling.<\/p>\n Our inaugural J Term program took place from January 3rd – January 14th.\u00a0 We offered 28 special classes<\/strong> <\/strong>that included:\u00a0 WWII In-depth study; Driver’s Training; Cake Decorating; Healthy Living; Computer Programming; Lifeguarding; Indoor Soccer; American Musicals; Music Appreciation; and Building Trades Management.\u00a0 We also offered two trips<\/strong> – one to Florida for backpacking, and the other group went to Mexico City for a missions’ trip.\u00a0 Lastly, we had close to 45 students participate in <\/strong>internships <\/strong>all throughout the state.\u00a0 Some of these internships included:\u00a0 the Lafayette Police Department; Physical Therapy; Basketball Coaching at Bethel College; Elementary Education at Glen Acres Elementary School; Medical Internships; and the Lafayette Civic Theatre.\u00a0 Our students and teachers continue to comment about the positive experience that they had with J Term.<\/p>\n The lessons and experiences that J Term provides our students is incomparable.\u00a0 Our students were genuinely excited for school, and they learned so many valuable concepts and life lessons that a traditional class or schedule cannot afford.\u00a0 Faith Christian School’s mission is to partner with parents to\u00a0raise students to live effectively in God’s World.\u00a0 We believe that programs like J Term truly equip students for a life of service in their area of calling.<\/strong> We are currently planning for next year and we are excited to see how the Lord will work in the lives of our students and teachers.<\/p>\nExcitement Grows<\/h2>\n
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