My signature indicates that I have read, understand, and agree with the following statements:

1. I have read the information below. I understand that each of these summarizes and/or outlines the biblical principles upon which instruction takes place at Davenport Christian School (DCS).

2. I am enrolling my child(ren) in DCS primarily because of my earnest desire that my child(ren) receive a Christ-centered education. I understand and acknowledge that my child(ren) will be taught from a Biblical, Christian perspective consistent with the philosophy, beliefs, statement of faith, and objectives of DCS.

3. I understand and agree that I will support the philosophy of the school and will adhere to all school policies and procedures established in board and other policies and assist my child(ren) in doing so as well.

4. I understand that at least one parent/foster parent/guardian must have a clear testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, be a member or regularly worshiping in a local Bible-believing church, affirm the school’s statement of faith, and not be participating in practices that would be considered illegal, or considered by the school as immoral or inconsistent with a positive Christian lifestyle. I understand that students must reside with their parent(s), foster parent(s), guardian(s), or in a home approved by their parent(s), foster parent(s), or guardian(s). The school retains the right to deny continued enrollment to students whose living arrangements are, in the school’s judgment, detrimental to the school body. By signing this agreement, I indicate that I am following or will follow the requirements listed in this item (number 4).

5. I will support, both prayerfully and financially, DCS in its efforts to provide education that is distinctively Christian and will seek to uphold and maintain the fundamental unity of the home and school.

6. I understand that field trips and other off-campus experiences are an important part of the school’s educational experience. The students may walk off campus, or they will be transported by school bus/van or a smaller vehicle (personal or school-owned) driven by a school employee and/or parent and/or school supporter. The majority of these trips are extensions of units being studied, and they provide valuable learning experiences outside of the classroom. I give permission for my child(ren) to be transported in this manner and to participate, but if for some reason my child(ren) should not participate in a particular excursion with their class, I will contact my child(ren)’s teacher in advance. In the case of an accident or injury that requires medical attention, I will be notified as soon as possible. In the case of an emergency, I grant permission for school personnel to take my child(ren) to the local hospital or clinic or the nearest hospital or clinic for immediate evaluation, medical attention, and observation. I will not hold DCS or any of its employees or volunteers liable in the case of an accident or injury, either on campus or off campus.

7. I understand that the personal conduct of my child(ren) must conform to the standards of DCS. If a disagreement exists, I understand that I will have the opportunity to discuss such matters with the faculty and/or administration.

8. I authorize the DCS administration to use reasonable and proper discipline, as may be deemed wise and expedient for my child(ren).

9. I understand that tuition is only a portion of the total cost of education. I will, to the best of my ability, contribute to the success of school fundraisers. 

10. I acknowledge that the participation of my child(ren) in programs and classes at Davenport Christian School and in school-sponsored and school-related activities on- and off-campus may expose my child(ren) to risks, including, but not limited to, exposure to communicable diseases. I agree to be responsible for the conduct and actions of myself and my child(ren) and to release DCS from any claims and demands that may occur during the participation of my child(ren) in programs and classes. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless and waive, release, acquit, and forever discharge from any and all liability, including but not limited to, liability arising from the negligence of fault of the entities or persons released, for personal injury or illness of my child(ren) or anyone in my family during school-sponsored or school-related activities or traveling to such activities, waiving, releasing, and discharging any and all liability from Davenport Christian School, its trustees, employees, volunteers, other students, and representatives. I understand and agree that my signature below represents a signature on behalf of myself and each of my children.

11. I understand the following tuition-related issues:

1. All previous years’ tuition must be current in order to register. If there is a balance from the previous year, a payment plan must be in place in order to register children at the school.

2. The first month’s tuition must be paid at the time of registration for a child to be enrolled at school.

3. Tuition is due on the 10th of each month. Tuition accounts that have a balance 60 days old shall be charged a $10 late fee per child each month that the balance continues to be 60 days old. 

4. Delinquent tuition payments may result in special arrangements for subsequent school years. 

5. It is my responsibility to first contact the school administrator if situations arise that will result in delinquent tuition payments. 

6. I am ultimately responsible for the total tuition obligation for my children enrolled at DCS. I pledge to meet the financial commitment I have made.

7. The school administrator reserves the right to deny following trimester enrollment of the children whose parents have outstanding tuition and have not made acceptable payment arrangements or are not completing their responsibilities of any arrangements that have been made.

Mission Statement

To partner with Christ to produce highly-educated God-loving people who will use all of their talents for the glory of God and for the advancement of His kingdom. 

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of the Davenport Christian School (DCS)  is to promote a high-quality kindergarten through High School education from a strong Christian world-view. This education should equip the student to enter into a high-quality secondary education experience or to pursue other interests with a strong educational background. 

The organization is designed as a resource for those parents with whom we share common Christian values and who will support our educational mission of providing a strong biblically based curriculum and learning environment. Our board is composed of those who are of like faith and our leadership team and staff have a clear Christian testimony, lifestyle and attitude.

As we believe in the clear Bible teaching that it is a parent’s responsibility to educate their children, it is important that the school and the families of the students are properly aligned in the faith. DCS is a society of believers in a Wesleyan-Arminian tradition. It is important for those families who wish to participate with us in education to support our strong beliefs of salvation from sin and holiness in heart and life. As educators, we will do everything in our power to encourage and nurture a strong relationship with every child and the holy scriptures. We will encourage all to whole-heartedly follow Christ in casting off worldly appeal and attitudes and to take up our cross and follow Him.

By enrolling a student at DCS, the parent recognizes and embraces a partnership between the school and the parent in cooperatively educating the students. This partnership will enable a joint-effort of leading the student in the paths of righteousness, not excusing what the Bible defines as sinful behavior and taking every opportunity to lead the students in paths of righteousness. 

Statement of Faith

The doctrines and beliefs of the Davenport Christian School fully embrace those truths emphasized in the holy scriptures and the great universal church creeds such as the Nicene Creed and the Apostle’s Creed. We are Wesleyan-Arminian in theology. Thus we believe that in God’s sovereignty He ordained to make people responsible to respond to his call and through the work of prevenient grace gave all people the assurance of his aid in responding to the divine command to be reconciled to God. We believe that reconciliation only happens by faith, and that through truly believing the sinner is changed from the kingdom of Satan into the kingdom of God. We believe that the heart, corrupt  by nature and sinful from conception can be cleansed from all sin and unrighteousness and thereafter it is the solemn duty of the Christian to be perfecting holiness in the fear of God, until the Lord returns or calls us home. We love all people regardless of background, race, social status or identity, and our love compels us to pray for the salvation of all people. We hate those things that God condemns and warn people faithfully and in love that those who refuse to allow God to separate them from their sin, will on the solemn day of judgment be permanently joined to their sin and banished in eternal separation from God. We join the work of the Holy Trinity as ambassadors to call all men to repent of sin and to turn to serve the living God who one day will judge the living and dead.

The Holy Scriptures We believe that the sixty-six canonical books of the Old and New Testaments were given by divine inspiration (II Timothy 3:16) and are the Word of God. We believe the Holy Scriptures inerrantly reveal the will of God concerning all things necessary to our salvation so that whatever is not contained therein, nor may be proved thereby, is not to be enjoined as an article of faith (II Peter 1:20-21).

Original Sin and Depravity We believe that original sin, or depravity, is that corruption of the nature of all the offspring of Adam by reason of which everyone is very far gone from original righteousness or the pure state of our first parents at the time of their creation, is averse to God, without spiritual life and inclined to evil and that continually (Genesis 6:5; Romans 3:12, 5:12-18; I Corinthians 15:22). In the Scriptures, it is spoken of as the carnal mind, the old man and the flesh (Romans 6:6, 7:14, 8:5-8).  We further believe that original sin continues to exist after regeneration, though suppressed, until crucified (eradicated) and destroyed by the baptism with the Holy Ghost (Acts 15:8-9; I John 3:8).

God the Father We believe there is but one living and true God, everlasting, of infinite power, wisdom and goodness; the Maker and Preserver of all things, visible and invisible; that in the unity of the Godhead there are three persons of one substance, power and eternity--the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost.

God the Son We believe in Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, the Second Person of the Triune Godhead, that He was eternally one with the Father, that He was conceived by the Holy Ghost, was born of the Virgin Mary and became incarnate so that two whole and perfect natures, that is to say the Godhead and manhood, are thus united in one person, very God and very man, the God-man.

We believe that Jesus Christ died for our sins, and not only for actual sins but also for original sin, that He might reconcile us to God. He arose from the dead and took again His body, together with all things appertaining to the perfection of man's nature, wherewith He ascended into heaven and is there engaged in intercession for us (Luke 1:27-35; John 1:14, 3:16; Acts 4:12; Romans 5:10; Hebrews 7:25).

God the Holy Ghost We believe in the Holy Ghost, the Third Person of the Triune Godhead, that He proceeds from the Father and the Son as the true and eternal God, of one substance, majesty and glory with the Father and Son (Matthew 28:19; Acts 5:32; Romans 8:9-11). He is ever present and efficiently active in and with the Church of Christ, convincing the world of sin, regenerating those who repent and believe, sanctifying believers and guiding into all truth as it is in Jesus (John 3:5-8, 16:8, 13; Acts 15:8-9).

The Atonement We believe that Jesus Christ by His suffering (Acts 3:18), by the shedding of His own blood (Romans 5:8-10; Hebrews 9:12) and by His meritorious death on the cross (Ephesians 2:13-16) made full atonement (Romans 5:11) for all sin and that this atonement is the only ground for salvation (Acts 4:12; Ephesians 1:7), its being sufficient for every individual of Adam's race (John 3:16; I John 2:2).  The atonement is graciously efficacious for the salvation of the irresponsible, the righteous who have become irresponsible (Romans 4:5) and children in innocency (Mark 10:14) but is efficacious for the salvation of those who reach the age of responsibility only when they repent and believe (Luke 24:47; Acts 16:30-31, 17:30).

Free Will We believe that man was created with the ability to choose between right and wrong and thus was made morally responsible. The condition of man since the fall is such that he cannot prepare himself by his own natural strength and works to faith and calling upon God. But the grace of God through Jesus Christ is freely bestowed upon all men, enabling all who will to turn from sin to righteousness, believe on Jesus Christ for pardon and cleansing from sin and follow good works pleasing and acceptable in His sight."...whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely" (Revelation 22:17) (John 4:14). We further believe that man, though in the possession of the experience of regeneration and entire sanctification, may fall from grace and apostatize and, unless he repents of his sin, be hopelessly and eternally lost.

Justification, Regeneration and Adoption We believe that justification is that gracious and judicial act of God by which He grants full pardon of all guilt and complete release from the penalty of sins committed and accepts as righteous all who believe on Jesus Christ and receive Him as Lord and Saviour (Romans 3:23-25, 5:1). We believe that regeneration, or the new birth, is that gracious work of God whereby the moral nature of the repentant believer is spiritually quickened and given a distinctly spiritual life capable of  faith, love  and  obedience  (II  Corinthians   5:17;  I Peter 1:23). We believe that adoption is that gracious act of God by which the justified and regenerated believer is constituted a son of God. We believe that justification, regeneration and adoption are simultaneous in the experience of seekers after God and are obtained upon the condition of faith in the merits of the shed blood of Jesus Christ, preceded by repentance, and that to this work and state of grace the Holy Spirit bears witness.

Entire Sanctification We believe that entire sanctification is that act of God, subsequent to regeneration, by which believers are made free from original sin, or depravity, and brought into a state of entire devotement to God and the holy obedience of love made perfect. It is wrought by the baptism with the Holy Ghost and comprehends in one experience the cleansing of the heart from sin and the abiding, indwelling presence of the Holy Ghost, empowering the believer for life and service. Entire sanctification is provided through the blood of Jesus, is wrought instantaneously by faith  preceded by entire consecration, and to this work and state of grace the Holy Spirit bears witness (Romans 6:6, 11, 13, 22; 12:1, 15:16; Galatians 2:20; Hebrews 10:14-15, 13:12-13). This experience is also known by various terms representing its different phases, such as "Christian Perfection," "Perfect Love," "Heart Purity," "the Baptism with the Holy Ghost," "the Fullness of the Blessing" and "Christian Holiness."

Schools.  The purpose of the Christian school is to educate children for a life of obedience to their calling in this world as image bearers of God.  This calling is to know God’s Word and His creation, to dedicate their lives to God, to love all people, and to be stewards in their God-given tasks, talents, and calling.  The Christian school enables and equips all its children to serve the Lord, to love their fellow human beings, and to care for God’s creation.  The school provides an environment of love and care with which students are nurtured.  As an indispensable partner with the home and the church, the Christian school leads children to live according to biblical wisdom.

Parents.  The primary responsibility for education rests upon parents to whom children are entrusted by God.  Christian parents should accept this obligation in view of the covenantal relationship that God established with believers and their children.  Parents partner with the Christian school to train up their children in the way they should go.

Community.  Because God’s covenant embraces not only parents and their children but also the entire Christian community to which they belong, and because Christian education contributes directly to the advancement of God’s Kingdom, it is the obligation not only of parents but of the entire Christian community to establish and maintain Christian schools, to pray for them, to work for them, and to give generously for their support.

Staff.  Staff members of the Christian school, living in joyful fellowship with God, model the love of Christ to children.  Empowered by the Holy Spirit and dedicated to the highest standards of excellence and professionalism, Christian staff members view their work as a calling.  The calling of a Christian staff member is to pass on the wisdom of the Christian tradition to students and to help them understand and apply the transforming power of the gospel to contemporary society and culture.  In all things, they cooperate with parents, who have the ultimate responsibility for their children.

Students.  Students are God’s image bearers, entrusted to parents and the Christian community as His gifts.  The Christian school encourages students to develop their gifts in response to God and in loving service to fellow human beings.  Students are led to know God and to respond to Him in every dimension of the creation and in every aspect of their lives in obedient and faithful service.  Christian schools must take into account the variety of abilities, needs, and responsibilities of students, and adults should view students as fellow disciples.  

Curriculum.  The Christian school curriculum is developed and organized so that children may come to know God more deeply and richly and live for Him more faithfully.  Since human experience in all its rich variety is a good gift from the Creator who remains involved in His world, the Christian school curriculum explores all dimensions of creation.  God’s design for the creation and His will for human society and culture must be understood and obeyed.  This is the way of godly wisdom.  Students are taught to recognize the brokenness that sin brings to God’s carefully designed world and are challenged to bring the healing power of Jesus Christ to a fallen world.

Educational Freedom.  Christian schools, organized and administered in accordance with legitimate standards and provisions for schools, should be fully recognized in society as free to function according to these principles.

Sexuality.  God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female.  These two distinct, complementary sexes together reflect the image and nature of God.  Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person and is against Christian belief and practice.

Marriage.  The term “marriage” has only one meaning:  the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union.  God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between a man and a woman who are married to each other.  We believe that God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of a marriage between a man and a woman.  Any form of sexual immorality (including adultery, cohabitation, fornication, homosexual behavior, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, or use of pornography) is sinful and offensive to God.

Life.  All human life is sacred and created by God in His image.  Human life is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions, including pre-born babies, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged, and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death.  We are therefore called to defend, protect, and value all human life.

My signature affirms that I have read the entire enrollment agreement, understand it, and agree to follow the items outlined. I also understand that Davenport Christian School reserves the right to deny or discontinue enrollment due to student or parent behavior, students or parents not in alignment with school policies/procedures/philosophies, students or parents not in alignment with the school’s statement of faith and closely-held religious beliefs, and/or any other situation or circumstance, as determined by the School Administrator.