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The 'Above the Line' Ambassador Program between Desert Chapel Christian Schools and Boyd Buchanan School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a transformative initiative that unites select varsity athletes from both schools, forging relationships that transcend athletics.
This program is rooted in the values of skillful, intentional, and on-purpose living, as it offers students an unparalleled opportunity to expand their horizons, embrace new challenges, and deepen their faith.
By visiting each other's campuses in alternating years, starting with Boyd Buchanan's visit to Desert Chapel in 2024-25, and Desert Chapel's return trip in 2025-26, these young leaders will experience cultural and regional diversity while forming lasting bonds with peers from across the country.
Engaging in community projects together, they learn the power of teamwork and service, impacting the local communities they visit in ways that align with their shared Christian values.
Most importantly, these athletes will serve as ambassadors for Christ, encouraging each other to live with purpose, integrity, and faith.
Through mentorship, fellowship, and a shared commitment to God, they will inspire one another to rise above the challenges of life—remaining "Above the Line" in every aspect of their walk with the Lord.
This program not only develops future leaders but also empowers them to live out their faith boldly and be lights in their respective schools, communities, and beyond.
Desert Chapel Christian Schools was hosted by Brandon O'Neill, National Director of Food and Beverage with American Golf, to a super-exclusive, behind-the-scenes, tour of the GRANDADDY OF THEM ALL... the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA.
A group of students, faculty and guests gathered in the belly of the stadium - the home team locker room - to hear Mr. O'Neill speak on his life, faith, and motivation to be the best he could be. "You have the ability to make a choice every day. The choice is NOT to be average. The choice is to be great. That's on you... The good Lord put you here to not be average," explained O'Neill.
The group then travelled to the top of the stadium and sat in the press box overlooking the grand field, which was being prepped for UCLA's spring football intrasquad game. Guides from the Tournament of Roses filled the attendees in on the unique and storied history of the Rose Bowl and it's annual football game.
Then the group got to do what very few individuals on the planet have had the opportunity to experience - stepping on the hallowed ground itself!
After a lunch feast back in the locker room, the group departed back to the Desert with minds blown and dreams set to someday reach the pinnacle of thier own lives - wherever that takes them.
The Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA
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“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
Thessalonians 5:16-18
LOOKING AHEAD
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JAN 20: No School, MLK Day
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JAN 22-24: MS/HS only, Minimum Days (Dismissal at 11:25 am) - Semester 1 Finals
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Jan 21: Bible Final
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Jan 22: Periods 1 and 2 Finals
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Jan 23: Periods 4 and 5 Finals
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Jan 24: Periods 6 and 7 Finals
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JAN 24: All-School Minimum Day (Dismissal at 11:25 am) - Last day of 3rd Quarter/1st sem
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HOST FAMILY NEEDED FOR A NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
We are excited to have two new International students joining us for our second semester. We have a host family secured for the young lady but we are in need of a host family for a young man, 10th grade. A monthly stipend is given. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Behrend and she will put you in contact with the agency for more information.There are two options, a lollipop turkey for $2 or a chocolate turkey for $3.
BIG TICKET SAVINGS CARD
Help support ASB - Still available - For only $20, get over $250 in savings from local restaurants! This fundraiser supports ASB, Yearbook, and Sports programs. Available in the office or through an ASB/Yearbook representative.
MORNING COMMUTE - ROAD CLOSURE UPDATES
To stay up to date with road closures in Palm Springs, please click the link to sign up for text updates https://member.everbridge.net/892807736727048/new
UNIFORMS
Cooler weather is upon us! As a reminder - students may not wear sweatpants or hoodie pullover sweatshirts.
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Ladies - shorts, dresses, and skirts must be within 3” of the knee. Dress Code violations will be given if they do not meet guidelines.
Polos without a DC logo are no longer allowed to be worn.
To order uniforms please visit https://www.globalschoolwear.com/school/DESE03
HOT LUNCH PROGRAM
We do offer a hot lunch option through School Eatery for parents who wish to order. This option is offered on Mondays-Jersey Mikes, Wednesdays-Sonic, and Fridays-Round Table. Prices vary on what items you select to purchase. You can order whichever fits your budget and preferences. The link to order is https://schooleatery.ahotlunch.com/login the school code is DESC.
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Website: www.dceagles.org
The official DCCS Instagram is: @DCEagles. Keep up with the latest news!
The official DCCS Facebook is: https://www.facebook.com/mydceagles/
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LOST AND FOUND
We have many jackets and sweatshirts in our lost and found. If your student needs to find theirs, please check our lost and found.
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ATHLETICS - SPORTS PHOTO CARD
HS volleyball photos are in and are amazing! Be sure to purchase your photo card today to gain unlimited access to your students' images. Thank you JayOh Designs!
HS football as well as middle school volleyball and football will be available soon.
New this year, Athletics is selling Sports Photo Cards. Cards can be purchased from the school office. A photographer will be photographing each athlete for team and individual pictures. With the Sports Photo Card, you will receive your athlete's team and individual pics and some highlight action shots from games. We have a few options to choose from:
1 sport card is $30, 2 sport card is $40, and 3 sports card is $50 - upon purchase, pending how many sports you choose to purchase for, photos of your athlete will be sent directly to your email, for each sport played.
MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
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1/15 - Devon S. (5th)
1/16 - Willie B. (9th)
1/17 - Mr. Ruzica
1/18 - Biley I. (2nd)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
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Desert Chapel Christian Schools proudly partners with the Greater Palm Springs chapter of Do The Right Thing
Their mission is two-fold:
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Recognizing and rewarding school-age youths in the Greater Palm Springs area for their positive attitude, behavior, and accomplishments.
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To build self-esteem in youngsters by reinforcing socially-desirable behavior, to demonstrate that good kids are newsworthy and establish them as role models for their peers, and to foster positive relationships between young people and their local law enforcement officers.
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Hear from Pastor J David Miller, Desert Chapel's headmaster and head football coach.
Sustained excellence is a career staple for Pastor Miller, a Hall of Fame coach, best-selling author, producer, and award-winning marketing/communications strategist.
MESSAGE FROM OUR HEADMASTER
DCCS has implemented a ban on all cell phones, earbuds, and smart watches while on campus during school, ASC, and athletics. In October, upon the arrival of our Yondr pouches, every student in grades 6-12 will receive a Yondr pouch. Students will be required to place their cell phone, earbuds, and/or smart watch in their pouch daily. Cell phones must either be turned off or put into airplane mode.
These pouches will have our DC logo on them as they are DCCS property and will be labeled with students' names. Daily pouch checks will take place to ensure students have placed and locked their belongings inside. Pouches will be unlocked at the end of the school day upon departure. Pouches will stay with students, in their backpack. Should we find a pouch intentionally damaged, the student will be suspended and the parent(s) will be billed $60 for a replacement pouch.
First offense If a student is found to not be using their pouch or is seen using their cell phone, earbuds, or watch, they will
be immediately given a Red Card and suspended from school. Should the same student continue to be defiant in this regard, expulsion may result.
In the meantime until the Yondr pouches arrive, we are asking students to keep with the same procedure, cell phones off or in airplane mode, and put away safely in their backpacks along with earbuds and smart watches. Students can and will have access to open their pouches to use their phone if needed with permission in the school office. If your middle or high school student does not have a cell phone, please email Miss Hailey, so we can add them to a does not have cell phone list. Elementary students with cell phones, earbuds, or smart watches will need to turn them into their teacher daily. Teachers will return items to the student at the end of the day upon dismissal.
The DCCS Speaker Series serves as a 'soft opening' to our Business, Entrepreneur, and Digital Media Academies. These academies are designed to provide rigorous content and encourage the application of higher-order thinking skills.
On select Wednesdays at 8 a.m., our middle and high school students are inspired and challenged by talented professionals like you from all walks of life.
Wed 11/13 - Sam Maggio
**MORE SPEAKERS TO COME!!**
WEDNESDAY - 11/13
SAM MAGGIO
REALTOR®
Sam is a native of the Coachella Valley. He was born and raised in Indio, with his family eventually moving to Palm Desert. Sam is the product of an agricultural family, as his father started and grew one the county's largest grower and shippers of fresh produce. Sam's family moved to another ag-rich community in the Salinas Valley of central California, where he spent his junior-high and high school years.
Sam attended the University of Southern California, where he embraced one of his first major opportunities in walking-on to the world-famous USC Trojan Marching Band.
In his professional life, Sam benefitted from being on the "ground level" of a few organizations in varied industries. He saw the growth of local Prime Time International to be the nation's largest producer of multi-colored bell peppers; he was a part of the early growth of P.F. Chang's China Bistro; and he also lent his talents and experience to the 6-time champion SoCal Coyotes non-profit sports organization.
Sam is currently a REALTOR® with Keller Williams Coastal Estates in Carmel, CA - and also lends his marketing talents to Desert Chapel.
Based on Biblical standards drawn from the Book of Colossians, Above the Line™ (ATL) provides young people a framework to live a life that is skillful, intentional, on-purpose and driven – while eliminating blaming, complaining and excuses.
Since the SoCal Coyotes unveiled the ATL program in 2013, they have shared it with more than a half-million youth ages 8-18, in 60+ public and private schools; dozens of youth sports leagues and camps; scores of churches from coast to coast; business workshops and seminars; and even the U.S. Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms.
Based on Biblical standards drawn from the Book of Colossians, Above the Line™ (ATL) provides young people a framework to live a life that is skillful, intentional, on-purpose and driven – while eliminating blaming, complaining and excuses.
Since the SoCal Coyotes unveiled the ATL program in 2013, they have shared it with more than a half-million youth ages 8-18, in 60+ public and private schools; dozens of youth sports leagues and camps; scores of churches from coast to coast; business workshops and seminars; and even the U.S. Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms.
The Coyotes make their home at Desert Chapel. Our pastors and faculty administer both ATL weekday classroom instruction at the school, and ATL morning youth services at Desert Chapel Church. With Desert Chapel Christian Schools as its flagship, The Coyotes are training and equipping qualified Above the Line™ partner-programs in Georgia, Tennessee, Illinois, Florida and Colorado.
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OUR MISSION
The purpose of Desert Chapel Christian Schools is to provide a Bible-based, quality education that inspires each student to pursue excellence in moral character, spiritual growth, and academic achievement; to assist Christian families in training their children to appreciate America's Christian heritage and culture, assume individual responsibility, and be worthy representatives of Jesus Christ; to challenge our students to demonstrate integrity in every aspect of life; and to serve others for the glory of God.
There is power when faith, knowledge, creativity and happiness collide. Desert Chapel Christian Schools (DCCS) is a place where parents and children share the most pleasant times of their youth — and make dreams come true. DCCS is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that are uniquely American, and the people we carefully select to lead and inspire make these dreams reality.
DCCS is committed to keep moving forward, exploring and experimenting, faith-first, into imagination, and first-class education.
Desert Chapel's cavernous Performing Arts Center easily seats over 1,000 for special events, concerts and symposia
Mission
Our Mission is to provide a pathway for spiritual Growth!
Vision
Our Vision is to strengthen the church with spiritually mature individuals living out their purpose.
Promise
Our Promise is to provide a biblically based pathway for spiritual growth.
DISCIPLESHIP PATHWAY WEBSITE
ENTREPRENEURSHIP & BUSINESS ACADEMY
The Entrepreneurship and Business Academy at Desert Chapel Christian Schools is excited to welcome all fall '24 students who are interested in exploring the areas of entrepreneurship, business, and finance. The Entrepreneurship and Business Academy will offer a rigorous academic curricula with business-themed concepts integrated into core courses as well as specialized elective course offerings.
The Academy will benefit from guest speakers, including executives from valued corporate partners.
DIGITAL MEDIA ACADEMY
The Digital Media Academy at Desert Chapel Christian Schools will be preparing young leaders for the digital world through cutting-edge international events and programs centered around emerging technologies and critical global challenges.
It starts with the “Chapel” of Desert Chapel Christian Schools. On top of being the oldest private school in the Coachella Valley, is the ONLY private Christian School in the Desert that is supported by a local church.
Desert Chapel is a place where people can meet Jesus, engage in life-giving community, and everyone is welcome. We believe in creating a space where people can have authentic encounters with Christ, discover their gifts and use them for God's glory.
DESERT CHAPEL BY THE NUMBERS
UNIQUELY DESERT CHAPEL
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12:1 Student-to-Teacher Ratio
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42 Years of Serving the Coachella Valley
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Interdenominational Fellowship in association with the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel
COMPREHENSIVE ACADEMICS
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Kindergarten through 12th Grade
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10 AP/Honors Courses
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8 Electives
FAITH AND SERVICE
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xx+ Hours Given per Year
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xx Organizations
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xx Average Hours per Student
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ATHLETICS
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xx Sports Teams
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xx% Athletes on Honor Roll
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xx College Athletes
GLOBAL ALUMNI NETWORK
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xx,000 Worldwide
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Robust Alumni Business Network
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xx% Staff are Alumni
UNPARALLELED ARTS
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xx Courses
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xx% of Student Body
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xx% of Artists on Honor Roll
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ACS WASC advances and validates quality ongoing school improvement by supporting its private and public elementary, secondary, and postsecondary member institutions to engage in a rigorous and relevant self-evaluation and peer review process that focuses on equity, inclusion, and access to high-level, rigorous learning opportunities for all students.
