Portsmouth Christian Schools, a private non-profit institution exists to provide a Christ-centered, Biblical education. The school is dedicated to educating the whole child spiritually, mentally, socially, and physically in a supportive Christian environment. Families are obligated to enter into a covenant agreement with the school’s mission, vision, and philosophy. Realizing that not all homes are Christ-centered, it is our school’s mission to instill the value of Christ within the home, as well as be a reinforcement to the Christian family.

Portsmouth Christian Schools believes the Bible is God’s message to mankind expressing salvation, theology, doctrine, and instruction for living. We believe God has protected His Word and delivered it inspired and without error. Therefore, we cannot ignore Deuteronomy 6: 6-7 which says, “And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: and thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shall talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.”

We believe that all Scripture is related and relevant. Therefore, all truth is based upon the Word of God. True education is provided from a distinctive Biblical foundation and perspective. God is central, and everything exists in relation to Him (Col. 2:2-3). Every facet of Portsmouth Christian Schools, whether life training, academics, or extracurricular, is to be viewed in relation to God and His inerrant Word. Portsmouth Christian Schools was founded for the purpose of training young people according to God’s standards and principles of Scripture. Philippians 1:27 tells us to let our conversation (lifestyle) be as it becomes the gospel of Christ. Biblical principles must thread like a tapestry through every action of life, and it is our duty as Christian educators to set this example for students to follow.

Because of the school’s foundation upon God’s Word, the administration, faculty, and staff must be born-again, Bible-believing Christians who are active in a local, gospel-preaching church. God places a serious warning before teachers in James 3:1 as He says, “Be not many masters (teachers), knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.” We take it as a very serious matter to accept the role of a teacher.

Who does the school serve? Is it evangelistic or discipleship in mission? Portsmouth Christian Schools has always desired to be a reinforcement of the Christian home. We believe God is clear in His Word when He instructs fathers to rear children with His nurture and admonition (Eph. 6:4). Parents are instructed to train their children in the Way (Prov. 22:6). The “Way” referenced here is the way of salvation. Parents are emphatically given the responsibility of spiritual training; therefore, Portsmouth Christian Schools becomes an extension of the home. However, we also believe in evangelism as given in the first line of our mission statement: “to lead the students to acknowledge Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.” Portsmouth Christian Schools demonstrates a heavy emphasis on discipleship without limiting ourselves from the task of evangelism. We are both, without pinpointing an exact line or percentage.

David proclaims in Psalm 127:3 that children are a heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is His reward. This teaching indicates that caring for and educating children is a serious responsibility. We cannot be short-sighted in regard to our children. They are a complex unity of physical attributes, spiritual attributes, mental abilities, and social needs. We believe our curricula must cover all of these areas of training the whole child. We exercise the body. We stretch the mind and engage thinking skills. We encourage social interactions and provide a healthy environment. In all of this, we believe the spirit must be reached and regenerated within the will and power of the Lord. Portsmouth Christian Schools believes that it is a special honor and privilege to teach young people. We seek to glorify and magnify our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ (Matt. 5:16). In doing this, it can truly be said, “Portsmouth Christian Schools- where Christ makes the difference.”