Purpose & Philosophy

The purpose of this Christian school is to provide a quality education for our children as an extension of the Christian home. We believe that by God’s design, parents are meant to be the first educators of their children. This is not a school to reform or correct behaviors and attitudes that are wrong (whether they are a result of problems in the home environment or a result of a bad school and peer influences). Attendance at this school is a privilege, not a right. 

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We believe that everyone needs a personal Savior because we have all been affected by the fall of man. The first step towards living a life that honors and pleases the Lord is to believe in Christ as your personal Savior. We teach salvation by faith alone, and we regularly make the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ a part of the school day. We highlight life in Christ as conversion, and we seek to inspire students to live all of their life in a way that is faithful to the calling they have received in Christ. 

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 Therefore, the primary goal of WCA is to bring every student to the knowledge of Jesus Christ as Savior through the consistent presentation of God through an academic framework. Subjects will be taught from a Christian framework, with attention giving to building a Biblical worldview. It is our belief that a person cannot be prepared to be successful in life until he/she is prepared for eternity. Therefore, we believe that all the work at WCA should be God-centered. We want students to develop a Christian worldview, seeing all of life from a Christian perspective. 

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The Bible commands that we are to train up a child in the way he should go (Proverbs 22:6). We believe that our children are the most precious gifts God has given us. We must be faithful in their training as God's word tells us, the days are evil (Ephesians 5:16) and we see continuous reminders of how the influences and culture of this world can take our children in wrong directions. We will strive to challenge students' minds and encourage their critical thinking, guide students' hearts, and help them make decisions that are a result of Christ-like character, thus resulting in helping them live out their Christian faith to impact culture with the Gospel of Jesus Christ!  We feel that we are here to education the whole-child intellectually, socially, and spiritually.

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We believe that each child has unique gifts and the potential to learn. Following the leading and guiding of the teacher, students learn new concepts, truths, and skills. Through attention, observation, and practice, students gain knowledge on which they can build and apply to life. We believe Christian teachers lead their students into learning. Teachers use many words, but they speak the loudest as they model a love for the Lord, a love for learning, and a servant's heart. Effective teachers have thorough educational training and a clear gift of teaching. They see to draw every child into the learning process. They see the potential and strengths of each child, and they demonstrate grace and patience, as they establish appropriate limits for the children. 

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We believe learning is an incremental process where new material is introduced, reinforced, and reviewed to help students achieve mastery. Teachers start by connect new concepts to previous learned material. Then, through clear, systematic steps, begin to introduce the new lesson. Through practice and review, students can attain higher levels of understanding. After concepts have been thoroughly taught, teachers assess student knowledge and understanding. 

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We realize that during the school day/year, there will be a need for training and discipline. We seek to provide love and limits. Teachers love students by providing frequent encouragement and taking a personal interest in each student. We establish limits because we love them and we want them to experience the blessings of living within appropriate boundaries. When students need correction, we seek to this in Page 9 of 34 Grace, Patience, & Love. We hope that though the discipline process, they will feel our care and become more aware of the forgiving grace of God. We seek to help each student develop a vibrant faith and strong walk with the Lord so they are ready to live for Christ when they finish their years at school at WCA. Ultimately, we desire that each student be academically and spiritually equipped for the fire calling God has on his/her life. 

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We are committed to teaching the children entrusted to our care to love God and come to a full understanding and appreciation for what it means to live as Christians in America. We will teach about America's Christian heritage and the qualities that have made her people great. A high priority will be given to having respect for those in authority, for obedience to law, and for self-discipline. 

 

It is our desire to see that our families and students be active in attending a church that believes the Bible to be God's infallible word. We eagerly partner with parenting by providing a loving, caring, and supportive educational environment. We encourage parents to be highly involved in the school and we seek to remain in close communication with all families.