Hello FCS Families,
The mission of Fresno Christian Schools is to equip young people for life and service for Jesus Christ through biblical foundations, Christ-like character development and academic preparation in partnership with the home and local church.
When faced with challenges, it is always healthy, on a personal or organizational level, to re-center ourselves with our mission/purpose. FCS exists to serve this generation of students. Not just the school, but the whole FCS community takes part in serving our students.
This is an important perspective to keep as we move into this new school year. Being able to give the news that we will be able to provide on campus instruction to “every student every day” was not a flippant decision. There was much to process. FCS does not take the phrase in our mission statement “…in partnership with the home and local church.” lightly.
The responsibility of providing a physical, spiritual and emotionally healthy environment will be shared by all of us. The FCS Board of Directors has authorized FCS administration and staff to create a plan that coincides with the guidelines of Fresno County and the State of California. Using those guidelines, FCS will be able to move forward in fulfilling our mission for “every student, every day.” The foundation of these guidelines are daily health screenings for every student and staff, social distancing, protocols for the classrooms, hallways, restrooms, recess, PE, choir, athletics… every aspect of the school day.
In the coming weeks, FCS will host some events that will allow our community to receive updated and more specific information regarding the 2020/2021 school year. As everyone that can read or watch the news knows, these guidelines continue to be adjusted so we will adjust.
It may get frustrating when things change or when small details are still being developed because in stressful times, we want answers. Please be patient. There is frustration on every side of the equation. FCS will continue to re-center ourselves, remember our mission, and move forward together as a community.
In a recent email to our FCS Board of Directors I felt pressed to have them pray for a spirit of unity, grace and love. I ask you to join us as well.
Thank you for being a part of our community and I look forward to being able to continue the mission of FCS for every student, every day.
Jeremy L. Brown
Superintendent