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DISTINCTIVES OF THE SYSTEM
INDIVIDUALIZED
Recognizing
the uniqueness of each individual, PCST does not place
any student in a grade level based on age. Rather, each
incoming student is given a Diagnostic (Placement) test
on each major academic area and prescribed curriculum
accordingly. The student is given material based on
his own capabilities, and advances throughout the curriculum
in the same manner. At any given time, therefore, each
student masters concepts that are challenging, but not
overwhelming.
ACCELERATED
Being placed in an individualized curriculum frees the
student to advance through the scope and sequenced material
at his own rate. As the built-in motivational tools
are applied, most students not only finish a years
worth of work, but are able to advance to the next level
of material within the same school year.
MASTERY-BASED
The
self-instructional materials come complete with their
own methodology and procedures, designed to help the
child master each concept studied. The constant review
and repetition, made possible through a low student/staff
ratio, provides for a very high rate of retention, broadening
the knowledge of the student as he progresses in the
curriculum. The student does not advance without mastering
at least ninety per cent (90%) of the material he is
studying.
CHARACTER BUILDING
Because the system seeks to prepare students for life
with a vision of making them future leaders of our nation,
character building principles are integrated in every
academic subject in all levels of the curriculum. With
Jesus Christ as the model, sixty identifiable character
traits are defined and explained through Scripture verses,
stories, and illustrations. The student is exposed to
all 60 character traits at every level of the curriculum,
which are further emphasized as character-based awards
form part of the schools incentive system.
BIBLE-BASED
The
School of Tomorrow system is built on the Bible truth
that God has a purpose for each child, and that this
purpose is best known and accomplished through knowledge
of Gods Word. The Bible, therefore, is not introduced
as another subject, but is central to the whole system.
Each academic area is studied from Gods perspective:
Math as principles of Gods order; Language as
Gods gift to communicate to Him and to others;
Social Studies as Gods sovereignty over all history;
and Science as Gods design in creation.
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