Our Mission

The mission of St. Stephen Lutheran School is to proclaim Jesus Christ as Savior, equip ambassadors for His service, and uphold high academic standards.

Proclaiming Jesus Christ as Savior

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

St. Stephen Lutheran School (SSLS) seeks to glorify God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. We teach the Bible as the very Word of God. We teach the gospel of Jesus Christ as the power of God for salvation from sin and the way to eternal life. All students are taught the Bible as the history of God's work of redemption through His Son, Jesus Christ. Our curriculum includes Biblical doctrine in order that students might be firmly established in the truth. We rely on the Holy Spirit to create faith in the Savior, and to enable students to put this faith into practice.

Equipping Ambassadors for His Service

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! ... We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us. 2 Corinthians 5:17, 20

SSLS is committed to building Christian character and to fostering service, evangelism, and discipleship skills. Our aim is to identify and develop God-given talents, gifts, and abilities. Our curriculum and daily school life are structured to provide a nurturing environment for personal Christian growth.

Upholding High Academic Standards

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Colossians 3:17

SSLS maintains high scholastic standards in all subjects. Our curriculum review process ensures that we meet or exceed the academic requirements for general education set down by the State of California. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive education, with a continuing commitment to academic excellence and careful regard for the individual's learning potential. We are pleased to offer flexibility to individual students based not only on grade level, but also on capability.