Truth
SWCHS students will be equipped to seek, know, live, and proclaim the Truth.
- SWCHS students are taught that the Bible is the basis of all knowledge, understanding, and wisdom, and pertains to every realm of life and thought (Proverbs 1:2–7, 2 Tim. 3:16–17).
- The SWCHS faculty encourages students to explore the essential questions of life: What is true? How do I determine what is right and wrong? What is my purpose? Who is God?
Discipleship
SWCHS faculty and staff seek to build up students as disciples of Jesus Christ in every aspect of their student experience.
- Southwest Christian invites students to embrace the Gospel of Jesus Christ, discover God’s purposes for His creation, and live out their role in furthering His Kingdom.
- The faculty and staff intentionally invest in the formation of their student’s character and faith in Christ.
- SWCHS faculty and staff commit to nurturing and empowering students.
Excellence
SWCHS is committed to offering families an excellent learning environment in our academic, artistic, and athletic programming.
- We believe God calls us to diligently strive for excellence, as we seek to bring honor and glory to God.
- SWCHS strives to ensure a distinctively-Christian approach to teaching and learning.
- We commit to supporting all students to reach their full potential by challenging them and calling them to a higher standard.
College Preparation
Southwest Christian coursework is rigorous and our graduates are thoroughly prepared for their post-secondary education and beyond.
- SWCHS offers 81 college credits on campus for students to get a head start.
- SWCHS partners with the University of Northwestern-St. Paul and Crown College to provide on-site college classes taught by SWCHS faculty.
- Our state-of-the-art pro-tech programming prepares students for trade school and engineering degrees.
Community
Southwest Christian provides an environment where students are known, valued, and loved.
- SWCHS faculty and staff love, care, and pray for students.
- SWCHS students are taught to love their neighbor as themselves (Mark 12:31).
- SWCHS offers meaningful ways for students, families, and alumni to actively engage in what is happening at SWCHS.
- SWCHS provides many Christ-centered, community-building activities for students to have fun and deepen relationships. (Ex. all-school retreats, service days, discipleship groups, the senior mission trip, and more.)