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In
addition to their academic study, students are challenged to develop
a personal relationship with Christ and continually grow in their
relationship with Him and to use their gifts for His glory.
Educational
Philosophy of SVCA
The educational philosophy of SVCA is based on the tenets of Deuteronomy
6:5-7 and Luke 10:27.
In
keeping with our philosophy that the mind of every individual is
a reflection of God Himself, we believe that we can encourage the
students who are admitted to Shenandoah Valley Christian Academy
through our instructional process to live for God with all their
heart, soul, mind, and strength. Through diligent process of applying
Christian-based education into the lives of our students, we believe
this goal is attainable. We strive to serve God in such a way that
our ministry will impact the lives of our students and their families
pointing them to a true perception of a Christian worldview.
We
perceive the Christian School as an extension of the home in providing
a complementing and consistent Christian lifestyle for each student
we have in our ministry. Together, the home and the school can point
a child to a true perception of a Christian worldview.
Educational
Purposes
The
primary purpose of SVCA shall be to provide opportunity for school
age children to study at the elementary and secondary level in a
Christ-centered academic environment.
1.
Spiritual
a. To seek to win to Christ those who are lost.
b. To encourage students of faith so that they successfully integrate
Christian philosophy into their total lives.
2. Intellectual
a. To provide an academic climate conducive to learning.
b. To encourage the learning of necessary skills required for meaningful
Participation in society.
c. To nurture competency in communication and research skills, and
in the ability to make mature decisions.
3. Social
a. To provide children with opportunities for growth in the social
skills required for adequate functioning in today's society.
b. To enable students to adequately understand and appreciate the
privileges and responsibilities of living in a republic.
c. To make students sensitive to the needs of other people.
4. Cultural
a. To promote appreciation and creativity for the fine arts.
b. To encourage students to understand and appreciate cultural patterns
different from those of their own.
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