What Students Do
Student Life
At Lighthouse, student life extends beyond the classroom. Every experience—spiritual, artistic, athletic, technological, or service-oriented—is designed to help students grow as well-rounded individuals, confident in their identity in Christ and committed to making a positive impact in their community. Here, academic learning goes hand in hand with character development, creativity, leadership, and faith.
Character
& Values
At Lighthouse, character formation and spiritual growth are at the heart of every student’s experience. Every day has Community Time, a structured devotional time for all grade levels where students engage in prayer, Bible reading, and learning scripture, setting a positive and God-centered tone for the day.
Students participate in Service Learningfrom Pre-K through 12th grade, engaging in meaningful community service projects that cultivate empathy, responsibility, and leadership. Our Core Values classes reinforce moral development, guiding students to live with integrity, compassion, and purpose.
Middle and High School students take part in spiritual retreats and camp annually, where they deepen their relationship with God, grow as a community, and reflect on their personal and spiritual development.
Learner
Profile
Students at Lighthouse acquire and demonstrate the following traits, skills and values as they become contributing citizens of a global community:
CHARACTER & VALUES
- Love God with all their heart, mind and soul
- Actively nurture their own spiritual life
- Act with integrity, honesty, and responsibility, in accordance with a faith-based worldview
- Face challenges and make choices according to Biblical principles
- Balance intellectual, physical, and emotional aspects of their lives
- Strive for excellence and see failure as an opportunity for growth
- Are disciplined and accountable for their own actions and learning
- Are responsible stewards of resources
WORKING WITH OTHERS
- Are caring and compassionate toward others that comes from a Christ-like attitude and a healthy sense of self
- Are empathetic, collaborative and cooperative
- Show respect, open and responsive to different perspectives
- Are committed to leading and serving in the local and global community to make a positive impact in the lives of others
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- Listen and communicate effectively in diverse environments and using a variety of media
- Are able to communicate effectively orally, in writing and digitally
ACADEMIC ABILITIES
- Readily apply critical thinking skills and take initiative in solving complex problems ethically
- Access and manage information accurately, responsibly, creatively and wisely
- Are inquirers who seek new and deeper understanding of information, concepts, and processes
- Apply technology effectively to research, organize, evaluate and communicate information
- Are knowledgeable in a wide variety of disciplines, and continuously seek to grow in their knowledge and understanding
- Are responsible and creative risk-takers who apply their knowledge to address issues and solve problems
- Reflect upon and thoughtfully consider the world and their own ideas, experiences and learning processes
Arts
Creativity thrives at Lighthouse. Students explore music, visual arts, and literature throughout their journey. Select Middle and High School students participate in the school band, leading worship and performing at special events and assemblies.
Our Art Galleries provide opportunities for students to showcase their creations to the school community and parents, celebrating artistic expression and talent.
Athletics
Lighthouse Eagles enjoy a comprehensive athletics program that begins in Preschool with foundational sports skills and develops into competitive and recreational opportunities in soccer, basketball, and volleyball.
The school hosts special events such as the Sportsmanship Festival, an annual friendly competition with other schools, and Sports Day, a family-oriented celebration filled with games, relays, water activities, and team competitions where families actively participate and cheer for their students by house colors. Athletics at Lighthouse are about skill development, teamwork, and character-building, all in a positive, supportive environment.
Technology
& Innovation
- Pre-K to 1st grade focuses on computer science fundamentals, along with typing in Prep-1st grade.
- 2nd to 5th grade combines computer science, robotics, and typing.
- 7th and 8th grade explore drone programming, with 7th grade also completing a 3D printing unit in the second semester.
Lighthouse students at every level engage in STEM projects that nurture curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills. In Middle and High School, this experience culminates in the annual STEM Fair, where students present innovative projects and demonstrate the skills they have developed throughout the year.