About Our School
Overview
Cornerstone Christian School is a private, co-educational, non-denominational school located in the beautiful city of Camarillo. We offer a safe, loving, high-quality educational program for students in preschool through 8th grade. Our school was established to provide families in our community access to an exceptional Christian education.
Approximately 200 students are enrolled in Cornerstone Christian School (CCS). Class size ranges from 17 to 22 students. We offer before and after-school care.
Our preschool offers a fun, developmentally appropriate learning experience for children starting at age 2. There are 2, 3, and 5 days a week options available. The preschool curriculum includes hands-on learning experiences, creative arts, science, music, manipulatives, music, dramatic and outdoor play. Learn more about our preschool here.
Our Mission
We exist to develop students who are biblically grounded, academically equipped, and globally prepared.
At Cornerstone, our mission is to prepare students who are Biblically grounded, academically equipped, and globally prepared. In addition to daily Bible classes, our students attend chapel one time per week. Students are encouraged to actively participate in worship time and are taught to be followers of Christ.
Our teachers not only encourage and teach students to interact with others in a Christ-like way, but they also pray for our students and families. We are excited to share Jesus with those who know a lot about the Bible, and with those who are new to it.
What We Believe
We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible and authoritative Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:21).
We believe in one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (John 10:30, Matthew 28:19).
We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, His sinless life, His vicarious death and atonement for sin by the shedding of His blood, His physical and bodily resurrection, His ascension into heaven to sit at the right hand of the Father and His personal and visible return in power and glory (John 3:16-19; Romans 3:23; 5:8-11, 6:23; Titus 3:5-6).
We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ (Acts 3:19-21; Romans 10:9-10; I Corinthians 6:9-11).
We believe that regeneration by the Holy Spirit is necessary for the salvation of lost and sinful men (Romans 8:13-14).
We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose grace and indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a Godly life (John 14:15-17; Romans 8:9-11).
We believe in Heaven and Hell; that Heaven is a place of eternal life and bliss with our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, and that Hell is a place of eternal death and separation from God for those who have rejected His Son (John 3:18-20; 5:24; Matthew 13:40-43).
We believe in the spiritual unity of all believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, all of whom are joined in His body, the Church (Romans 12:5; Ephesians 4:4-5).
We believe that God wonderfully foreordained and immutably created each person as either male or female in conformity with their biological sex. These two distinct yet complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God (Genesis 1:26-27).
We believe the Bible teaches that sexual activity may take place only within the bonds of marriage between one man, born male, and one woman, born female (Matthew 19:4-6; Thessalonians 4:1-8).
We believe that every person must be afforded love, kindness, respect, and dignity (Mark 12:28-31; Luke 6:31).
The New International Version Bible (NIV Translation) is the standard translation of the Bible that our students use in all classes at Cornerstone Christian. The use of only one translation facilitates learning and deeper understanding on the part of students as we discuss passages of Scripture.
For purposes of school doctrine, practice, policy, and discipline, the CCS governing board is the school’s final interpretive authority on the Bible’s meaning and application.
Academics/Our Curriculum
Our school utilizes curriculum from several different publishers including Deep Roots, BJU Press, Sadlier Oxford, and Pearson Education. Our teachers follow the Next Generation Standards at all grade levels, including preschool. Our subject matter is taught from a Christian perspective.
In addition to the basic subjects including math, language arts, science, social studies, physical education, and art. Students also have enrichment classes in music, computers and Spanish. In middle school, students have 7 class periods that include two elective classes. 7th and 8th graders can choose from electives such as art, drama, leadership, personal finance, computer finance, computer programming, health and Spanish.
CCS is proud to host a chapter of the nationally recognized California Junior Scholarship Federation (CJSF). The purpose of this organization is to promote the qualities of scholarship, leadership, character and service. Students in the 7th and 8th grades are invited to apply for membership to CJSF. Beginning in 4th grade, students with a 3.5 GPA or higher earn honor roll status and are recognized at the end of the semester. Additionally, CCS has an annual academic awards ceremony at the end of the school year. For students needing more assistance, CCS faculty offer students after-school help during teacher office hours twice per week.
Cornerstone Highlights
Music
One hallmark of our school is our exceptional music program, which features an instrumental program for all students in grades 2-6. These students are learning to play recorders, ukuleles, and various band instruments from the woodwind family. Our students show off their skills and hard work in our annual spring concert.
Clubs & Activities
Cornerstone has various activities that students can get involved in. Interscholastic sports are available for students in grades 4-8, and include basketball and soccer. CCS clubs include the Garden Club, Choir, Worship Team and Drama Club.
Community Outreach Projects
Our students are invited to help those in need in our own community and around the world. Cornerstone participates in canned food drives, Operation Christmas Child, and an optional weekly offering in Chapel. This year, our students and families donated $1000.00 towards an organization that helps when natural disasters occur.