Academics at the Elementary Level
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge."
Westminster Christian Academy is a place where children are equipped to stand firm in their faith, face the challenges of our age, and bring about godly solutions in our world. We must teach our children how to live out those solutions in their personal lives--not just parrot back what we tell them, but to think through for themselves the biblical response to every situation.
The best available resources for each area of study are utilized, rather than relying on one publisher for all subjects. Student progress is measured by clear objectives for every area of study for each grade. Our teachers are diligent in reporting that progress through academic report cards, telephone conferences, progress reports, parent-teacher conferences and newsletters.
In addition to academic excellence, developing a strong Christian worldview is a central goal of the education process at Westminster Christian Academy. Our students are encouraged to integrate their faith into every aspect of their lives. We do not seek to hide from the world, but rather teach our children how to deal with the challenges of this world armed with the truth of God's Word.
In Language Arts we use traditional phonics-based techniques and include components of reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, spelling and penmanship. Mathematics is taught with "hands on" manipulatives and a problem-solving curriculum and science emphasizes "hands on" experiments. Social Studies is also offered in all grade levels. Our Bible curriculum is a story-based chronological approach to teaching Bible; the curriculum is designed to foster spiritual growth. Students attend Chapel conducted by the pastoral staff of Redeemer Presbyterian Church every Wednesday.
Music, Art, Spanish, Physical Education and Computer are offered weekly, beginning in Kindergarten. In addition to our own school library, which emphasizes classical literature and excellent works by Christian writers, our students utilize the excellent public library nearby to check out books and become familiar with methods to access information and conduct research. Field trips explore historical sites, governmental offices and nature reserves as well as theater and art venues.
Academics at the Jr/Sr High School Level
We do not divide our children's education into the "secular" and the "religious" domains, but rather we see every sphere of life as being spiritual in nature and directly under the Lordship of Christ. Therefore, ourstudents study the Bible, examine the lives of men and women of God, follow the history of the church, seek to understand our times in the light of God's word, and thereby are equipped to defend the faith.
We can also enjoy the richness of American and world literature through meaningful characters, stories, and poetry. We see God's plan and providence in the scope of history.
Language, composition, and public speaking teach students to treasure language as a gift from God used to communicate clearly and edify others. The Math and Sciences ranging from Algebra to Trigonometry, Biology to Physics and Physiology, show the miraculous hand of God in the creation of all things. Please see the curriculum link for our High School Course sequence.