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Intellectual freedom and religious tolerance define any vital and diverse academic
community. Fox River Country Day School is rooted in the Christian traditions of Christian
Science. While it is essential to understand that the School is not affiliated with or
supported by the Christian Science Church and to make clear that Christian Science is not
part of the curriculum, it is also important to recognize the school’s heritage and understand
that the School’s educational philosophy continues to reflect Christian Science ideals in central ways:
- A fundamental belief in the goodness of all, as children of one universal God.
- An underlying belief in the right and capacity of all students, faculty, and staff to achieve their full potential.
- The awareness that as a child’s spiritual nature is honored, the learning process is less burdened and more joyful.
- The commitment to minimize fear, self-doubt, pressure, and comparisons in the learning environment maximizes confidence, exploration, discovery, and expression.
- The underlying premise that when talented faculty members love children, classroom environment is at its best.
Our school, like many others, began with people who had a vision based on their deepest
spiritual convictions. Early support for the school came – and continues to come -- from
individual and groups of Christian Scientists dedicated to promoting and financially supporting
a school which helps children grow in a loving environment that nurtures the development of
character as well as academic achievement. Today, the school continues to share practical
expressions of its foundation through high personal academic standards, an expectation of high
moral and ethical practice, and a commitment to community values and service.
Our hiring and enrollment policies embrace and express diversity in all respects. A variety
of religious backgrounds are represented among enrolled families, faculty, and staff. As
provided by the School’s by-laws, all members of the Board of Trustees and the Head of School
are Christian Scientists, drawing their vision and values from the Judeo-Christian heritage including
the Bible, the Ten Commandments, the Sermon on the Mount, the Golden Rule, and the writings of the
Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy.
While honoring spirituality, the School does not attempt to influence the members of the
community (students, parents, faculty, or staff) regarding their religious ideas or health
care. Parents alone determine a child’s religious beliefs and how a child’s health needs are
addressed. In the event of accident or illness, school staff administers first aid and provides
further attention consistent with parental instructions, including calling the child’s physician
or 911 in an emergency.
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