Bible Courses

Students are required to take a Bible course each semester, giving them a strong biblical foundation. In addition to classes like theology, apologetics and ethics, each student takes a “Life Calling” course during their junior year — focusing on pursuing God’s will for their life. Life Calling introduces students to a framework for understanding their lives through the concept of purpose and calling. It enables them to develop tools that will help them make decisions in life consistent with their life calling and purpose. This class explores key areas of their life: faith, values, strengths, passions and personal mission. This course can be taken for college credit through Indiana Wesleyan University.

Weekly Chapels

Every Wednesday, students and staff gather to worship God and study His Word in a weekly chapel service. Students are directly involved in leading worship, choosing talented chapel speakers and creating unique chapel events that allow WCHS to draw closer to each other as we grow closer to God.

Spiritual Emphasis Week

The first semester of each year opens with Spiritual Emphasis Week, an extended time to seek the Lord as the school year begins.

Choices Conference

The second semester of each year kicks off with the Choices Conference, featuring a keynote speaker and the opportunity for each student to choose breakout sessions from dozens of possible topics. Topics range from studying Scripture to dating to film and much more.

Christian Service

Because service to others reflects Christ within us, students are encouraged to participate in ministries and service projects throughout the year. WCHS hosts quarterly school-wide Christian service events. 

During May of each year, the entire Herald student body participates in WCHS Service Day.  On this day, all students and faculty participate in a different service opportunity designed for their particular grade level allowing the entire Whittier Christian community to serve the surrounding community.  Previous service day opportunities have included filling food boxes at the Orange County Food Bank, serving the needs at Power House Church in Watts, preparing supplies at Giving Children Hope, and a long-term relationship working with the athletes at the Special Olympics at Cal State Fullerton.