Worldview

Distinctives

At Carver we aim to offer a comprehensive education – one that challenges our students to grow beyond the area of academics. To that end, we have pioneered the "Distinctives" Program: a course series unique to Carver. Each year, our students participate in a Distinctives course designed to develop important life skills, critical thinking skills, and wisdom. These courses also offer practical, hands-on experiences throughout a student's high school education. A large portion of the Distinctives courses focus on preparing our students for the Graduate Portfolio requirement.

Grade 8

The Distinctive Theme for this grade is being developed.

Grade 9 "Discover and Explore"

Understanding and expressing one's unique identity; exploring individual interests through a long-term research project; learning what it means to live in community through teamwork exercises and a wilderness retreat; practicing community service; studying the life of Apostle Paul, and learning what difference it makes to be committed to Christ when using one's gifts; introduction to the Grad Portfolio.

Grade 10 "Keys to Success"

Developing a Christian perspective on the nature of "success"; learning to make healthy lifestyle choices that are pleasing to God; learning to make wise financial and career choices; participating in a short-term mentorship program; preparing for, and understanding the requirements of the Grad Portfolio.

Grade 11 "Leading and Serving"

Developing a biblical understanding of servant leadership; understanding other worldviews, cultures, and religions; serving through a short-term missions trip; participating in the Recreation Program; continuing to develop the Grad Portfolio.

Grade 12 "Leaving to Discover"

Focusing on the Grad Portfolio; preparing for students' Portfolio Presentation; understanding and articulating the Christian worldview in terms of the workplace and life after high school; studying Christian ethics.

Worship

The student body meets on a regular basis for chapel in the school gym. Chapel is a time of wholehearted worship with singing, prayer, and a special message from a Youth Pastor, ministry leader, or sometimes one of our own students. Music is mostly student-led with various worship teams taking turns leading each week.

"Chapel at Carver is an amazing experience. I love seeing the spiritual maturity and how God's love just emanates not only through the worship leaders, but also through Carver as a whole. I feel like I can worship God freely and with all my heart. I have been continually blessed by the people involved and will definitely miss the spiritual connection." -Emily, ('08)

Advisory

All students are placed into a homeroom or advisory group each year as they study at Carver Christian High School. A mentor teacher leads each homeroom in meaningful activities where students are challenged to look more deeply into their own spiritual growth.

Purpose:

To find out “Where is each student in their walk with Christ?” and to provide spiritual support for each student
To provide an opportunity for students to explore the Christian faith
To build prayer support and encouragement between students

Missions: Leading to Serve

Carver is committed to strategic outreach and witness both to our immediate community and to other countries in which we have the opportunity to serve. The inner-city missions focus at Carver brings students to volunteer at places like Union Gospel Mission and other local community services. Students are encouraged to serve within and without the walls of their classrooms.

Every student in Grade 11 has the opportunity to go on a weeklong overseas mission trip to a place like Costa Rica, China, or Mexico. This yearly trip jolts kids out of their comfort zones, giving them a valuable opportunity to sacrifice time, money, and the comforts they are used to, in order to serve others. While sharing the love of Christ, every year students are blown away by the Christ-like love that is shown to them in return. One of our primary goals at Carver is to encourage students to grow and learn in order to serve; outreach and mission trips fall right into line with this objective.