Vision and Values
The foundation of our philosophy of preparing students for life after high school is established in our vision statement. We hold ourselves accountable to our families that their children will be prepared to impact the world for Christ.
“Faith Christian Academy will inspire and equip students”
- Use effective teaching strategies to engage every student
- Lead students to specific learning objectives that are relevant, challenging, creative, emphasize study skills and prepare students to succeed in life
“to use their unique gifts, to passionately represent Christ”
Faith Christian is designed for students who have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ who desire to develop the character of Christ, and to grow in wisdom and to effectively serve the Lord, “growing in wisdom, and stature, and in favor with God and men” (Luke 2:52)
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Our Mission
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How We Fulfill Our Mission
At Faith Christian, we believe that education includes developing the whole person, so students are prepared to be successful in life.
“Pursuing excellence in education”
- Strong commitment to excellence with high standards and challenge all students to achieve their highest potential, as unto the Lord (Colossians 3:23)
- Be sensitive to meet the individual needs of students by differentiating the curriculum relative to the student’s unique gifts and talents
Present concepts in the context of real problems and the analysis of significant issues through problem-solving strategies, critical thinking and reasoned application, and by leading whole group discussions by modeling the kind of thinking required
“and the development of a Christian worldview”
- Provide a curriculum informed by God’s biblical principles as the ultimate source of truth and thoroughly integrate a Biblical worldview of life and creation in all academic disciplines
- Build up students to articulate and defend the Christian worldview, while understanding opposing worldviews, enabling students to think critically and creatively, using God’s word
- Encourage and strengthen faith by example, study, and experience through the student’s focus on Jesus Christ, Who alone is the source of life, wisdom, and eternal salvation (Psalm 25:4-5)
“Faith guides students to discover and develop their unique spiritual, intellectual, creative and physical gifts.”
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Spiritual
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Intellectual
- Develop a commitment to life-long learning, and possess the skills to inquire, logically solve problems, and make wise decisions that lead to healthy personal relationships in all areas of life
- Demonstrate academic competence in all disciplines in preparation to be skillful contributors in the workplace
- Physical
- Provide appropriate developmental instruction in physical skills to develop coordination and strength
- Provide opportunities to participate in athletic competition, to promote a lifestyle of health and fitness
“In an atmosphere of grace and truth, we partner with parents and churches, to develop a lifestyle of loving God and loving others”
- Encourage students’ growth in their relationship with Jesus, God-pleasing
- attitudes, values, and activities that will help them to become active unifying members in the body of Christ, godly examples at home and in the workplace, providing a clear testimony of voluntary submission to God’s claims on their lives.
- Appreciate all of God’s creation, respect and extend biblical hospitality to others, including those from different cultures, and impacting their generation through love and service
Practice responsible stewardship of time, talents, and resources in ways that glorify God and impact their world for Christ
“through the power of the Holy Spirit”
- We are to submit to the Holy Spirit and cooperate with Him to direct all school activities as He produces spiritual fruit in our lives; Only He can internalize the principles of Scriptures into one’s lifestyle