Mission and Vision
Academic Growth:
Students are encouraged to excel academically in an environment of support and accountability. Annually, BCS students average two grade levels or better above the national average on standardized tests and are regularly accepted into the most sought after college-preparatory high schools.
Social Growth:
We emphasize Christian character traits and work with parents to hold students accountable for their behavior, which will enable them to mature into young men and women who are pleasing to God and good citizens to their community.
Spiritual Growth:
We do not want to be merely a Christian school in name only, but we endeavor to put Jesus Christ at the center of all we do. A biblical worldview is integrated throughout the curriculum, and our students are encouraged to know Christ as their savior and grow deeper in their Christian faith.
Located on the campus of Bethany Church of Sierra Madre, BCS offers a unique blend of strong academics and outstanding enrichment programs, in a caring and nurturing environment. It is our firm belief that within such an environment we can best partner with you in providing an excellent education for your student. Christ-centered excellence is at the core of all we do and we look forward to sharing with you the big opportunities that our small school provides.
Our mission is to partner with parents to educate, develop, and nurture students for a life of Christ-centered excellence in academics, Christian character, and servant leadership.
We cultivate resilient graduates who live boldly for Christ, excel in academics, and serve to bring lasting impact to God's kingdom.
Our goal is to develop the whole child - academically, socially, and spiritually.
"I appreciate the Christian education weaved into all aspects of a student’s time at school. I think the academics are high. Art, Spanish, and music are fantastic. I like that Bethany focuses on the whole child. My kids are known and cared about personally. I like that parents are a welcome part of the school. Parents’ concerns are taken seriously. Administration is readily available to parents and students. Teachers communicate well with parents and respond well to emails." - BCS Parent
Mr. Jonathan Haws, MA
Head of School
Welcome to Bethany Christian School! At BCS, partnership is at the heart of our mission, and is the foundation to living out our God-given calling. From Preschool through 8th grade we seek to cultivate resilient graduates who live boldly for Christ, excel in academics, and serve to bring lasting impact to God's kingdom. It is a blessing to come alongside you as we strive to impact the lives of our students for God’s Kingdom. As you explore our website, I pray that you will be compelled to take the next step in experiencing the warmth of our community by scheduling a campus visit. During this time, you will see firsthand, the joy of our students as they grow in both knowledge and in their faith.
I look forward to meeting you, and seeing how we can support, and encourage you and your family in this next step of your child's educational journey.
Jon Hawes, MA | Head of School
Our Diamond Standards of Excellence
Our pledge to you is that we will strive to maintain our Diamond Standards of Excellence:
The school culture of Bethany Christian School must reflect the school’s mission to “educate, develop, and nurture students for a life of Christ-centered excellence...” It is important that everyone in the school community agrees and adheres to a clear standard of excellence.
The following Diamond Standards of Excellence will guide everyone in the Bethany Christian School community as we purpose to walk in true Christ-like excellence:
"I believe in Christian based education. I think BCS is one of the best place to get that." - BCS Parent
~ Bethany Christian School Parent