Private High School Education

With ever-expanding technologies, reading, writing, and communicating now take place in many forms and with many audiences. Students must develop the skills to communicate clearly and effectively in all formats while learning to interpret messages with wisdom and discernment. Hebrews 5:14

Determination, strength of character, and resolve enable students to stay focused on achieving long-term goals. With grit, students stay committed in the face of adversity. 2 Peter 1:5-8

Students are not defined by success or failure, but through their identity as believers in Christ. They will develop the fortitude to deal with the hardships of life and press on because of the hope that is in their Savior. Lamentations 3:21-23

The essential life skill of valuing and appreciating people, opportunities, and blessings in life is not easily accomplished because it does not come naturally. Practicing the discipline of gratitude shapes character and leads to maturity. Colossians 2:7

Self-restraint is more than just saying no to the bad; it also includes postponing the good, knowing that God has something better. Learning to surrender the desire for what is unnecessary or excessive, and choosing God’s timely provision is a sign of Christian maturity. Titus 2:11-13

Empathy characterized the attitude and actions of our Savior, who put the needs of others above his own. Growing in Christlikeness is growing in empathy, seeing and responding to the needs of those that God has placed in our path. Romans 12:15

As those who will one day be decision-makers, students learn the biblical heritage of our nation and develop the civic responsibility that is critical to become the godly leaders and culture-shapers of America’s future. Titus 2:7-8

Immanuel students live as participants rather than spectators, engaged in constructive relationships, intellectual curiosity, problem solving, and passion for service. They discover how to invest their personal talents and skills in real-life opportunities for passionate and purposeful living. Romans 12:11

God designed humans to live in relationship with Him and with others. Through godly mentors and guided experiential learning, students develop habits of discernment and grace that will allow them to navigate complex social and emotional situations with Christlike character. Galatians 5:22-23

ICS offers a robust Advanced Placement (AP) program. Our AP program has received Platinum distinction from the College Board, the highest level of recognition for our commitment to delivering results and broadening access for students, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness.

Please see our course list for current AP courses.

Advisory is weekly intentional to support, challenge, and guide students. Every student connects with an faculty or staff member on a regular basis to receive academic, social, emotional, and spiritual encouragement, direction, and motivation.

Student services prepares students for college or career, with an experienced guidance counselor and registrar. Monthly seminars, regular college visits, and college/career assessment tools are available.

Our high school utilizes Naviance, a college and career readiness tools that allows students to search for colleges, assess how schools fit their needs, and track their application and submission process. 

For athletically gifted students, our Athletic Director helps to navigate the world of college athletics and pursuing scholarships and signings. 

Diploma

Standard and advanced diplomas are offered. ICS is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and diploma requirements are equivalent to Commonwealth of Virginia requirements for the Standard and Advanced Studies diplomas.

Capstone Projects

Participation in each year-long module course (Fine Arts, STEM, Business Entrepreneurship) is a requirement for graduation.

Senior Thesis

Students complete a 15-20 page comprehensive worldview thesis and conduct an oral presentation before a panel of faculty and administrators.

Topics have included: Human Genome Editing; Same-Sex Couples and Adoption; The Power of Military Intelligence: How the World is Impacted by New Age Warfare; On the Necessity of a Bidirectional Separation of Church and State; Portrayals and Prevention: Society and Harmful Behaviors in Entertainment; The Slippery Slope of Medical Euthanasia; The Uyghur Genocie; The Need for Technological Reform and Protections

Students are provided textbooks for all subjects with access to laptops as needed, as well as any supporting online materials which enhance classroom instruction. Students are given authentic tasks and project-based learning opportunities to develop necessary technological skills. Laptops are a tool to support and enhance education as we emphasize the benefits of interpersonal interactions between the students and teachers.

An interactive, intensive Bible course provides extensive biblical, theological, scientific, and historical resources to help students define not only what they believe, but also why they believe it. Students study scripture as well as theology, western culture, worldviews, and apologetics, while wrestling with cultural trends and what it means to be a Christian in a post-modern age.

These small single-gender that meet twice a week for a time of Bible study and prayer with a faculty or staff member. Our goal is to deepen students’ faith and foster community.

Led by students, this is a time for the school body to come together for prayer, worship, and encouragement from God’s Word. Students also have the opportunity to lead chapel for lower grades throughout the year.