While the nation recognizes <4% of qualified college-bound seniors in the National Merit Scholarship Program, fully 12% of Bethesda Christian School students achieve this distinction.

Bethesda’s educational program presents a challenging level of material to students because we desire to strengthen and stretch them in order to enable achievement above the normal standards. We use curriculum that presents the Christian worldview so students can recognize worldly perspectives and false philosophies and be able to employ the Word to defend their faith.

Our elementary school provides a fast-paced, traditional atmosphere where young students recite, memorize, practice, and sing many of the facts they learn. Basic subjects are taught, with phonics providing the foundation for early reading. Students also enjoy music, French, computer, physical education and art specialty classes.

Secondary school students continue their rigorous studies while moving from concrete learning to abstract and higher-level reasoning. Learning to discern is especially emphasized in science, literature, and Bible classes. Core courses are designed to sharpen the intellect, fine arts electives to cultivate creativity, athletics to build physique, student government to hone leadership skills, and service organizations to encourage giving to others.