Mission Statement

Contra Costa Christian is...
a distinctively Christian learning community
committed to academic excellence
preparing children of Christian families
to live out their purpose as builders of God's Kingdom.

About Contra Costa Christian Schools

Contra Costa Christian Schools is committed to the belief that every child is created for a noble purpose and that God's plan for its students will be realized by helping them become a vessel for His use. This belief can be seen in the schools' Mission Statement, Core Values and Expected Schoolwide Learning Results (ESLRs). CCC firmly believes that a Christian education plays a large part in the fulfillment of this divine calling.

Founded in 1978 by a small group of parents representing a handful of Christian churches in the Walnut Creek area, Contra Costa Christian Schools has grown to become one of the premier Christian schools in Northern California. Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, CCC serves students from pre-school through high school. The campus draws students from over a hundred different churches, across a broad geographical area, which encompasses the entire Diablo Valley region, and includes students from as far away as the Delta region to the east, the Oakland Hills to the west and Danville and San Ramon to the south. This brings a broad cross section of students to the Walnut Creek campus.

Contra Costa Christian brings the Christian community together through schools operated for children from Christian homes. As a member of Christian Schools International, CCC employs teachers who instruct children in all aspects of life.

Our goal is to work with the homes and churches to produce graduates who love God, view the world from His perspective and are academically, socially and spiritually equipped to be godly members of society. We not only teach students how to prepare for life, we also teach them how to live.

Please take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions and contact us for a tour of the campus...

Core Values

We are distinctively Christian. Our commitment to Jesus Christ in every area of our lives shapes every aspect of our teaching, our relationships, our philosophy and our management. We teach our students to view their lives and their world from the viewpoint of the Bible.

• We are a learning community. Beyond our commitment to the highest academic standards, teachers and students engage relationally to discover God’s world, and His children’s purpose in that world. We bring the Bible to bear on all our activities so that students will grow in wisdom and discernment.

• Academic excellence is a strong commitment for us, because this allows students to realize their God-given potential in all things, to be most effective as His servants in a complex world and culture. It is our goal that in this way God will be glorified.

• Our job, as parents’ partners, is preparing children. Preparation is much more than just teaching. Through modeling, creation of leadership and service opportunities, and extracurricular activities, we enable students to grow in every aspect of their Christian faith and life.

• We serve Christian families. The task of preparing children for Christian service in this complex world cannot be completed alone by the school, or by families – the partnership between the two, along with the local church, are critical to success.

• We prepare children to fulfill His purpose for them. Every man, woman and child was created by God with a unique purpose. In the course of their education, it is our desire that students start to identify, prepare for, and live out that purpose.

• Children are designed by God as builders of God’s Kingdom. We believe that “our world belongs to God”, as Creator, Sustainer and Redeemer of all of creation, humanity and culture. God is building His Kingdom, the new Heaven and Earth, and chooses to use His children to do it. This is the highest calling any human being can have.

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Expected Schoolwide Learning Results Contra Costa Christian Graduates will be able to integrate faith and practice from a Christian world-life view as they... 1. Grow in Their Faith by: • having a Biblical view of God and being able to articulate their relationship to Him • having a Biblical view of self and being able to recognize and utilize God-given gifts as builders of God’s Kingdom • understanding what it means to grow in grace 2. Contribute to Their Community by: • demonstrating appreciation, understanding and stewardship of God's creation • demonstrating in relationships the value and character that comes from a Christ-centered life • participating in society as godly citizens who love, respect, and serve others 3. Think Critically in: • demonstrating skills for logical and critical thinking applied to problem solving , analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating experiences and information through a variety of media, with Biblical discernment • establishing connections between disciplines and subjects 4. Strive for Excellence in: • demonstrating good scholastic work habits that include learning and studying skills to be utilized throughout life • communicating effectively and responsibly with others discovering how God can be glorified through all aspects of human life and how they are uniquely • gifted to serve in his Kingdom possessing a well-rounded knowledge base in many disciplines back to top Curriculum Kindergarten Curriculum First Grade Curriculum Second Grade Curriculum Third Grade Curriculum Fourth Grade Curriculum Fifth Grade Curriculum Sixth Grade Curriculum Middle School Curriculum High School Curriculm back to top Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Are your schools accredited? How do your students perform on standardized tests? Is there an opportunity for parents to get involved with the school? Is Contra Costa Christian affiliated with a particular church? What is your curriculum like? Are your teachers credentialed? Do you have a sports program? What about other extracurricular programs? Are your schools accredited? Yes, our elementary, middle and high schools have received accreditation through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). In addition, CCCS is also a member of Christian Schools International (CSI) How do your students perform on standardized tests? Our students consistently score well above the national average in standardized testing. Students in grades 1 through 9 are given the Stanford Achievement Test once a year. High school juniors are required to take the PSAT and all seniors are strongly encouraged to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Further information on the schools’ test scores is available upon request. Is there an opportunity for parents to get involved with the school? Yes, we believe that God has given parents the primary responsibility of training their children. We see ourselves as being in partnership with Christian parents in educating their children. We encourage parents to become involved with the school, whether this is through helping in the classroom, accompanying students on field trips and to sporting events or working on campus. There are opportunities to serve on board committees, improve the school facilities on workdays and to get involved in our parent organization, Parents in Partnership (PIP) along with numerous other activities that will serve the students, serve the school and serve God’s calling for both. Parents are also encouraged to become voting members of the school Society as well. Is Contra Costa Christian affiliated with a particular church? No, an independent board of parents and CCCS supporters operates the schools. The families in our schools currently represent over one hundred churches. What is your curriculum like? We select textbooks and other support materials that we believe will give the students the best academic preparation for their next level of study. Our teachers instruct the students from a Biblical perspective, meaning they plan goals, objectives and activities so that students are led to analyze, evaluate, and discern from a Christian world-life view. Are your teachers credentialed? All of our teachers are qualified to teach in the curricular areas where they have been assigned. The majority of our teachers have California Teaching Credentials, and others carry out-of-state credentials and are encouraged to obtain their California credential. In addition, many of our teachers have earned Masters Degrees and some of our teachers have led local and national teacher workshops. Do you have a sports program? Yes, in addition to our physical education program, our students may also compete in inter-school competition, beginning in the 6th grade. Our 6th-8th grade students compete in the Bay Area Christian School Athletic League in the following sports: Soccer Basketball Baseball Football Vollyball (girls only) Our high school boys and girls compete with other local high schools in the Bay Area Conference, Bay Counties League, East in the following sports: Soccer Basketball Baseball Vollyball Swimming Cross-Country Cheerleading What about other extracurricular programs? Students, beginning in elementary school, are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, in addition to sports. These may include spelling bees, science fairs, the academic decathlon, a mock court, and other academic activities. The high school also offers outstanding programs in fine arts, music and drama, including the band and choir concerts, regional music and drama competitions, special events and the production of two plays per year. Band and choir are offered beginning in the 5th grade. back to top