Standards of Conduct Regarding Human Sexuality

The biblical and philosophical goal of St. Joseph Christian School is to work with the home in developing students into mature, Christ-like individuals, who will be able to exhibit a Christ-like life.  Of necessity, this involves employees, students and families understanding, agreeing with, and exhibiting those major qualities or characteristics of a Christ-like life.  If the home lifestyle and beliefs are contrary to the school’s teaching, the conflict raises significant biblical issues (Amos 3:3: “How can two walk together unless they be agreed?”).

Many would agree that American culture has changed a lot in the last several decades.  One of the most significant cultural shifts is evidenced in what people believe is acceptable in the realm of human sexuality.  Some people (including many who consider themselves Christians) are tolerant of aberrant sexual behavior, whether it is the use of pornography, engaging in premarital sex, cohabitation, marital infidelity, or homosexual behavior.  We believe authentic Christianity shows itself in a lifestyle committed to Jesus Christ and biblical teaching; one that holds itself accountable to a local fellowship of believers in Jesus Christ.

To be employed, or to enroll a student, or while a student is enrolled at St. Joseph Christian School, all persons are expected to exhibit the qualities of a Christ-like life espoused and taught by the school and to refrain from certain activities or behavior.  Thus, St. Joseph Christian School retains the right to expel, withdraw enrollment from, or refuse enrollment to any student if said student, their parent/guardian, or their parent’s “significant other” engages in, supports, or otherwise promotes sexual immorality, transgender activity (including cross-dressing of any type), professed or  practicing homosexual/bisexual activity, or the use of pornography.  (See Lev. 20:13; Rom. 1:27) Such behaviors are grounds for immediate dismissal for employees.