In an ever-increasing effort to meet your requests for new courses, we are pleased to announce the release of three new electives. Scheduled for availability by early summer are Essentials of Communication, Physical Science, and Civics. In addition, six more potential electives are being considered for estimated release by late summer. All of these courses will be available in the Switched-On Schoolhouse and Switched-on Online programs. Be sure to "stay tuned" to the June issue of the Messenger for complete details on these courses.

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I seriously considered not writing this article knowing that the events discussed herein would not apply directly to your Christian school. Stirred by the evident inequity portrayed in these events, I felt compelled to write anyway. Though far removed from your school's walls, such occurrences are taking place in public schools throughout our nation and have an impact on our culture, your community, and even your school. Events like these should serve to awaken slumbering Christians in your community to becoming ardent supporters of your school.

Let me begin with an event that occurred last December in the state of Washington. A group of students at East Valley High School attempted to assemble on campus during non-instructional time for the purpose of "discussion, prayer, and fasting." The school palpably refused access to the school facilities....

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Once again, this time of year finds us beaming with excitement over the upcoming release of our latest version of Switched-On Schoolhouse. Though yearly revisions have been released since the initial introduction in 2003, this year's version represents the largest cluster of changes to occur since that time.

Note just a few of these changes listed below.

• The inclusion of a new review game known as "Quiz Bowl"...
  
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In a greater effort to serve the overall needs of our customers, we are excited to introduce two, distinctive new services for our school customers.

Academic Support...

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It is time once again to prepare for summer vacation. For teachers, the summer months are the traditional time to rest, regroup, and prepare for next year. For students, it has become a time of rest and relaxationa time to "enjoy life" before the next school year. But is "enjoying one's self" a Christian attitude toward free time? This summer, may we as teachers encourage our students to do more than just enjoy themselves.

Paul tells Timothy in I Timothy 4:12, "Let no man despises thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity." It is clear in scripture that one main difference between Christians and non-Christians should be the desire to serve. The tradition of summer vacation in America has unfortunately gone away from the concept of young people working in the fields, as was once a reason for taking a break from school. Our self-serving culture has permeated our Christian school walls. But according to Paul, our young people should be examples of the Christian faith, not of our culture's standards. Your students are capable of service. They just need a little direction. Here are some general ideas that you can use to help them enjoy the fruit of service....

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By: Dr. Glenna Frederick, Ed.D, Director of Curriculum and Professional Development

Founded in 1992, the campuses of Cascade Christian Schools are located in Puyallup, Tacoma, and Frederickson, Washington and serve students from preschool through grade 12. In addition, there are three childcare centers, and before-and-after school care is available at all three elementary schools. Cascade Christian is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International, and is a member of the Washington Federation of Independent Schools....

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