Standards And Ethics

Immanuel Lutheran School, its teachers, and its staff are committed to connecting people to the life-changing power of Jesus Christ, strengthening families and equipping them to live passionately for him.
 
To this end, Immanuel Lutheran School teachers and staff will commit themselves to:
 
Love God and Love People – We function as people motivated by these two great principles of the Ten Commandments.  (Matthew 22:37-39)
 
Set a Christian Example – As people who are forgiven and empowered by God, we strive to set an example of Christian living in a fallen world.  (Matthew 5:16)
 
Value Each Person – We honor each student, parent, co-worker, or other individuals as a special creation of God and as one bought with the sacrifice of the Savior.  We do this understanding that in education, fairness means providing each person what he or she needs to be successful.  (1 John 5:2)
 
Be Knowledgeable and Accurate – Teachers and staff at Immanuel Lutheran School strive to present information accurately and completely, based on the developmental level of each child and informed by a Christian world view.  (2 Timothy 3:16)
 
Be Truthful While Protecting Privacy – Recognizing that we function with honor and with integrity, we are discrete in sharing information and avoid conversation that would be harmful or hurtful.  We respect privacy, in particular when it comes to information about student and worker health, job or school performance, and any disciplinary matter.  (Proverbs 8:12)
 
Evaluate Students Accurately and Fairly – Evaluation of student work, grades, and other assessments are primarily done using objective standards and with the goal of accurately reporting student progress and challenges.  This is done for the purpose of rewarding accomplishment and directing towards improvement.  (1 Corinthians 3:14)
 
Apply Law and Gospel – Teachers and staff commit to applying the principles of God’s Law (rules and their natural consequences) and the Gospel of Jesus Christ (sharing God’s forgiveness and restoration) at the appropriate time and in the most effective way.  (Hebrews 12:11)
 
Pray – We commit to praying for students, their parents, and anyone connected to this ministry as well as praying that the Lord’s work will be accomplished through the teachers and staff.  (Philippians 4:6)
 
Develop Positive Relationships – Our interactions with students, parents, and others will be guided by the understanding that the most effective foundation for working together is the building of positive relationships.  (1 John 4:7-8)
 
Care – The life of anyone connected to Immanuel Lutheran School is more than just the time spent on campus.  We commit to genuinely caring about the life circumstances of each person and taking appropriate action while respecting privacy.  (Colossians 3:12-13)