Mission, Vision, & Values

Imago Dei is the Latin sentiment for the “Image of God.” The idea that mankind has been made in the image and likeness of God is rooted in Old and New Testament teachings. This position proclaims that humankind possesses certain qualities, characteristics, or endowments that mirror His nature and character. Considered the “crown of creation”, people are fundamentally different than all other creation, clearly existing for a higher purpose. At Foothill we celebrate the fact that every student has characteristics that point to an awesome creator and we take time out of the school year to acknowledge those.

Our Imago Dei ceremony takes place once every trimester and allows the teachers to celebrate each student in their class. The teacher identifies a godly characteristic they’ve noticed in that child and they celebrate all the ways God is developing your child, in front of his/her friends and family.

Academic achievements receive public recognition at the junior high level.

Imago Dei ceremonies recognize every student from TK through 8th.

There are seven key virtues reflected in the Imago Dei recognition ceremony that are commended throughout the Bible and point to the various ways our students reflect God’s image.