Like all of what we do at CCHS the ultimate purpose of Independent Projects is to bring honor and glory to God by acting as his servants working out his redemptive activity by bringing shalom to his world. With that purpose in mind Independent Projects are one means by which we accomplish the following objectives:

• Prompt students to take greater ownership of their learning as they dig into areas of their interests;

• Help students develop organizational, research, project-management, presentation and inquiry skills important for a life of discipleship;

• Enhance students confidence in their ability to learn;

• Foster a greater reflection on both knowledge gained and the process of gaining it;

• Enable problem-based learning across the disciplines.

Rationale

When God made humanity in his image he intended that we would multiply and grow as a diverse creature. Therefore he did not create us all alike; God has given humanity various gifts, interests and callings. Independent projects enable students to learn while exploring the interests and gifts God has given them. By doing so, students reflect their created diversity.

Independent Projects recognize that creation and the activity of humanity in it is too broad to be examined by the designated curriculum in any school. Independent projects as an essential part of our curriculum allow students to investigate, examine and explore areas where other courses might not take them.