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About Cornerstone Christian School

* Purpose
As Christian parents, we feel that it is our duty to base our children’s education on Biblical principles (Deuteronomy 6:5-6). All scriptural instructions regarding children are given to parents; we are challenged to meet this responsibility whether they receive a private, public, or home schooled education. It is Cornerstone Christian School’s desire to support Christian parents who have undertaken a home school approach to their children’s education by building a strong, moral foundation based on scriptural principles that will enable the child to meet the challenges and conflicts s/he will encounter in life.

Cornerstone Christian School is a private school specializing in Independent Study for home educating families. Thus, the school offers a framework within which the Christian family can successfully educate their children at home. We are here to encourage, uplift, and edify you. We desire to be an agent in the strengthening of your abilities, while preserving your independence as a parent/teacher.

Cornerstone Christian School is established as a private school with the purpose of providing accountability to home school families. Its primary responsibility will be to provide the service of maintaining school records and cumulative files, as a private school is required to do.

* What is independent study?
Private schools operate under the provision of the California Educational Code Section 48222 and in accordance, Cornerstone Christian School files a Private School Affidavit with the state of California each year. The California Department of Education has made provision for independent study programs through CEC Sections 51745, 51746 based on SB 1591 (1979), SB 1501 (1979), and AB 3269 (1980). A case ruling has said, that which the state provides for public schools is allowable for private schools as well. As a private school with independent study support, Cornerstone Christian School guides and monitors each family’s education program under a Learning Contract signed by the parents and the school’s administrator. However, each family is in control of the education of its children by choosing its own methods and materials.

* Limitations
Although Cornerstone Christian School is a bona fide private school with a Private School affidavit on file with the State of California, Cornerstone Christian School cannot guarantee anyone protection from harassment by legal authorities, or from legal prosecution (nor can anyone else) – thus, the mandatory requirement to hold Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) membership. Cornerstone Christian School is merely for record-keeping accountability, social interaction, and educational opportunities. Therefore, Cornerstone Christian School cannot be held accountable for the outcome of any contact by authorities.