About Us

Caldwell Adventist Elementary School is a Christian private school that provides a higher standard of learning, faith, and citizenship. We offer excellent opportunities for classroom and experiential learning. Students will enjoy our many academic programs and field trips. We offer music education, choir, and band for all students as we believe music is an important part of every student’s development. We emphasis healthy living and teach students the importance of taking care of their bodies, including through exercise and healthy eating choices. Our dedicated teachers are highly qualified and follow a core curriculum with a biblical emphasis.

 

Mission Statement:

To provide a higher standard of Christ-centered education that promotes excellence in learning, faith, citizenship, and life.

 

Philosophy:

Our philosophy of education is based on the belief that all true wisdom and knowledge comes from God. The mission of Caldwell Adventist Elementary School (CAES) is to help each student develop spiritually, mentally, socially and physically. While we value the rigorous pursuit of knowledge, our main objective is to help students develop a solid Christian character, to realize their individual worth as children of God, embrace Christian values, and learn to make principled choices. It is also our mission to provide opportunities for students to accept Christ as their Savior. Our philosophy and commitment to excellence is encapsulated in our school motto: "A Higher Standard."

 

Accredited By:

The State of Idaho Board of Education
The Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges*
North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists Commission of Accreditation

 

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School Objectives:

The following objectives reflect the general philosophy of Seventh-day Adventist education at Caldwell Adventist Elementary School. 

LEARNING
  • Critical thinking 
  • Intellectual curiosity
  • Strong academic foundations
  • Self-motivated life-long learning skills
  • Learning experiences that reflect biblical values
  • Challenge for educational excellence

FAITH
  • Growing knowledge of God as Creator and Sustainer of life
  • Development of a Christian character
  • Appreciation for the Word of God
  • Prayer, worship and faith experience
  • Recognition of God's complete ownership
  • Unselfish service to church family and community
  • Personal mission to take gospel to the world
  • Preparation for the soon return of Jesus

CITIZENSHIP 
  • Social growth consistent with Biblical standards
  • Respect for authority, classmates, self, and the property of others
  • Responsibility within the family unit
  • Responsibility for good sportsmanship, honesty and concern for the rights of others. 
  • Appreciation of the worth of all people
  • Ethical Christian decision-making
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LIFE
  • Function responsibly in the everyday world, using Christian principles of stewardship, economy, and personal/time management.
  • Achieve emotional stability through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
  • Healthful living habits
  • Appreciation of the value and dignity of labor