1. To prepare the child as the image-bearer of God for meaningful participation in society.
2. To enable each child to see his/herself as a citizen of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ.
3. To show each child the way to total commitment and surrender to Christ and to enable each child to understand such a commitment, which affects all areas and relationships of life.
4. To maintain a Christian school for the daily instruction of our children, in cooperation with the parents, in such a way that they, as fellow workers with God, can perform their duties in this world, to the glory of God, to their own well being and to the welfare of others (BCS Constitution, Article III).
5. As expressed in our Basis Article
1. The basis of this Society is the infallible Word of God interpreted in accordance with Reformed standards of faith, known as the Heidelberg Catechism, Belgic Confession, and the Canons of Dort. 
1. That the instruction and education of children in the school, as well as in the home, must be in accordance with the Word of God.
2. That throughout the course of the child’s education the fundamental unity of the school and home must be maintained.

A graduate of Borculo Christian School embodies the values, skills, and character that reflect our commitment to Christ-centered education. With a strong foundation in faith, a passion for lifelong learning, and a Biblical worldview, our graduates are prepared to lead and serve with purpose in their communities, guided by the following values, skills, and qualities.

Observable goals based on the profile of a Borculo Christian School graduate. These goals outline measurable actions or outcomes that could demonstrate a graduate embodying the listed values, skills, and character traits.

Faith-Focused

• Grounded in Scripture: Graduates are deeply rooted in the Bible, committed to being truth seekers, using God’s Word as the compass for their decisions and actions, pursuing choices that reflect a Biblical worldview.
  • Observable Goal: Graduates regularly engage in personal devotions, scripture memorization and Bible study and demonstrate the ability to apply Biblical principles to real-life decisions and moral dilemmas, both in personal reflections and in group discussions.
• Faithful Witnesses: Embodying God-worshiping, graduates express their faith daily by living out the gospel through both words and deeds. Graduates demonstrate love and humility in all circumstances.
  • Observable Goal: Graduates demonstrate their faith showing a consistent pattern of speaking and acting in ways that reflect Christ’s love and humility in diverse contexts (e.g., school, community, and extracurricular activities, field trips).
    • Biblical Scripture: Colossians 3:17
• Life of Service: Borculo Christian graduates seek to be servant workers as Christ served, using their peculiar gifts to bless their families, churches, communities, and the world, all while understanding their role in God’s story.
  • Observable Goal: Graduates participate in acts of service, actively using their skills and gifts to serve others, with documented reflection on how their service is connected to God’s story: creation, fall, redemption, and restoration.

Academically Prepared

• Curious Thinkers: Equipped with a quality Christian education, Borculo graduates possess creative and critical thinking skills to solve complex problems. They view challenges through a Biblical perspective and honor God in their decision-making.
  • Observable Goal: Graduates demonstrate problem-solving abilities by engaging in research-based projects or Formational Learning Experiences. In these projects, they analyze complex situations, explore multiple perspectives, use discernment, and present reasoned solutions that integrate Biblical worldview and academic rigor.
• Lifelong Learners: Our graduates embrace challenges and setbacks as opportunities for growth, recognizing that with perseverance and effort, their learning journey is part of God’s plan for their entire lives. They are eager to explore new ideas that align with a Biblical worldview and find joy in life-long learning. 
  • Observable Goal: Graduates participate in acts of service, actively using their skills and gifts to serve others, with documented reflection on how their service is connected to God’s story: creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. 

Character and Integrity

• Honorable and Honest: Borculo graduates live with integrity as justice seekers, walking in righteousness and making decisions that reflect strong Biblical principles. They desire to uplift others and glorify God, reflecting a Biblical worldview in all aspects of their lives. 
  • OG: Honorable and Honest
    • Observable Goal: Graduates consistently make ethical decisions in their academic work (e.g., honesty in assignments, avoiding plagiarism) and personal interactions with others, demonstrating a strong sense of integrity. 
• Respectful and Compassionate: With a heart for others, they embody Image-Reflecting. They show compassion and respect for all people and recognize everyone’s inherent dignity as bearers of God’s image, which is central to a Biblical worldview.
  • Observable Goal: Graduates engage in school or community activities where they interact with diverse groups, demonstrating respect and compassion through conflict resolution, gracious communicating, active listening, and acts of kindness. This can be measured through peer or teacher feedback.
• Perseverance and Resilience: They model resilience through life’s challenges, trusting in God’s guidance and recognizing that adversity can strengthen their faith and character, as Scripture teaches.
  • Observable Goal: Graduates complete challenging tasks or projects and reflect on their experiences of overcoming difficulties, reflecting on specific strategies they used to persevere through setbacks in all areas of life. 

Community-Minded and Heart-Keeping

• Servant-Leaders: Borculo graduates humbly lead, inspiring others with Christ-like love while embodying a Biblical worldview. They see leadership as an opportunity to bring restoration to their communities as a part of God’s redemptive plan. 
  • Observable Goal: Graduates take on leadership roles in school or community initiatives, guiding others with humility and Christ-like service. Leadership roles might include organizing events, mentoring younger students, or leading Bible studies.
• Creation Stewardship: In service to God’s restoration plan, graduates, as earth keepers, are mindful of their role in caring for God’s creation. They understand environmental stewardship as a Biblical mandate and take practical actions to protect and sustain the earth.
  • Observable Goal: Graduates participate in environmental stewardship, demonstrating their care for God’s creation through measurable actions. This may include projects such as recycling programs or community clean-ups.
• God-Given Purpose: Aware of their peculiar gifts and calling, Borculo graduates confidently use their creativity and skills to fulfill their God-given purpose. They contribute to God’s story in a meaningful way, framed by the Biblical worldview.
  • Observable Goal: Graduates articulate their unique gifts and how they plan to use them in future career or ministry settings. This may include a Spiritual Portfolio and Tapestry presentation. These items are supported by examples of their contributions to God’s restoration story during their school years.

Borculo Christian School partners with parents, shaping young lives to reflect the beauty of Jesus, and preparing them to claim His lordship in every area of their lives. This vision is what motivated Borculo parents to invest time and money into the startup of Borculo Christian School. And this is the reason our covenant community, including people who are now grandparents and great-grandparents, has put its heart and soul into creating and sustaining our Christian school.

Fifty years ago, they had to reach deep into their storehouses of time and treasure in order to turn that vision into reality. They chose a school board and principal, built a four-classroom schoolhouse for $46,631.68, and hired 2.5 teachers. The board members took their newly hired principal around the community to visit families and recruit students, and by the first day of school, September 4, 1957, there were 97 pupils.

In 1978, the school gymnasium was built. Twenty years later, a large addition for middle school, faculty, music, science and art was added. The spirit of working together has never left the BCS community, for the sake of providing an excellent, God-glorifying, Christ-centered education to train their young people for service in God’s world.

The school was put on the map and on Moose Traxx ice cream boxes, in 1997, when teacher Sally Rhind Doebler and her fourth grade class went through the legislative process to name the white-tailed deer as Michigan’s state mammal. Today the school is known for its students’ high participation in music and sports, and for their high academic achievement, documented by MEAP scores that significantly exceed state standards.

Borculo Christian School is a member of Christian Schools International, a nonprofit organization that supports the reformational teaching of students to know God and his world and to glorify him through obedient service. State accreditation will be forthcoming in this school year.