Guiding students through the journey of inquiry
Ten Curriculum Goals Support the Unique Philosophy of Adventist Education
The ten Journey to Excellence (J2E) goals are blended within the content development and visual design presentation of ByDesign. Educational skills development such as creative thinking, problem solving, and group collaboration is essential within the educational model. Conceptual understanding is encouraged through learning observations, talking, asking questions, drawing, and journaling.
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Scripture Spotlight
Bible text or reference
that focuses on specific Adventist beliefs and related to the
enduring understandings.
J2E GOAL:
Commitment to
Church
Each student will desire to know live and
share the message and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist
church.
Faith Connection
Essential questions or
concepts that guide in the development of an Adventist
worldview.
J2E GOAL:
Acceptance of God
Each student will surrender his or her whole life to God, develop
a relationship with Jesus Christ, and allow the power of God’s Word
united with the Holy Spirit to work in his or her life.
J2E GOAL:
Interpersonal
Relationships
Each student will develop a sense of
self-worth, skills in inter-personal relationships, an understanding
of the responsibilities of family membership, and the ability to
respond with sensitivity to the needs of others.
Called to Serve
Profiles of Christian men,
women, and organizations whose lives/mission demonstrate service to
humanity in a science-related career.
J2E GOAL:
Career and Service
Each student will develop a Christian work ethic with an
appreciation for the dignity of service.
J2E GOAL:
Responsible
Citizenship
Each student will develop an
understanding of cultural and historical heritages, affirm a belief
in the dignity and worth of others, and accept responsibility for
local, national, and global environments.
Focus on Health
Concepts that focus on
physical, mental, and spiritual health and relate to the enduring
understandings.
J2E GOAL:
Healthy Balanced
Living
Each student will accept personal
responsibility for achieving and maintaining optimum physical,
mental, and spiritual health.
J2E GOAL:
Personal Management
Each student will function responsibly in the everyday world
using Christian principles of stewardship, economy, and personal
management.
Science Journal - The Science Journal is used as a recording device for the inquiry activities as well as to summarize important lesson concepts. Additionally, students are asked to journal about their understanding of the lesson and how this relates to their Adventist education.
J2E GOAL:
Intellectual Development
- Each student will adopt a systematic, logical, and
biblically based approach to decision making and problem solving
when applied to a developing body of knowledge through the lens of
scientific understanding.
*J2E: Journey to Excellence