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About
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Mission & Values
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The educational
philosophy of the Christian Academy of Louisville is based on a Biblical
view of God, man, truth, and education. Since God created and maintains
all things through His Son, Jesus Christ, the universe and all life are
dynamically related to God and have the purpose of glorifying Him. This
is especially true of man who was created in Gods image, different in kind from all other
creation, with the unique capacity to know and respond to God personally
and voluntarily. Because man is a sinner by nature and choice, however, he
cannot, in this condition, know or honor God in his life. He can do this
only by being born again through receiving Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord
and thus be enabled to do Gods will, which is the ultimate purpose
in life.The entire process of education is seen as a means used by God to
bring the student into fellowship with Himself, to develop a Christian mind
in him and to train him in Godly living so that he can fulfill Gods
total purpose for his life. He must be taught the Bible so he may understand
God as well as his own nature and role as a person created in Gods
image. He must be developed and related to God as a whole person, spiritually,
mentally, physically and socially. He must learn to see all truth as Gods
truth and to integrate it with his own unique abilities and personality.
He must interact with and be taught by parent and teacher models who are
themselves born again and have this perspective of life.The authority for
such an education comes both from Gods command that the children be
taught to love God and place Him first in their lives, and from the fact
that parents are responsible for the total education and training of their
children. At the parents request the Christian school, along with the
church, becomes a partner in giving this education.
The purpose of Christian Academy of Louisville is to provide a Biblically-integrated
instructional program in a disciplined environment that encourages spiritual
commitment and academic excellence.
Christian Faith & Values
We believe, therefore, it is the responsibility of the school
to be dedicated to:
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leading each
student to a vital, personal relationship with God through
faith in Jesus Christ. |
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assisting each student in
the development of a Christian mind and a Christian lifestyle |
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promoting a Biblical integration
of faith and learning |
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developing a comprehensive
educational program that helps each student achieve full
academic potential |
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maintaining a diverse extracurricular
program designed to assist each student in the development
of social skills and the expression of individual personality |
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preparing and encouraging
each student for effective service for Christ in whatever
career he/she chooses |
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supporting and assisting
the Christian home and the Bible-teaching local church. |
To fulfill these responsibilities it is the goal of Christian Academy of Louisville
to:
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Help each student increase
in knowledge of God and accept Him as the source of knowledge and wisdom. |
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Encourage each student to accept Christ
as personal Savior and to continue to grow and develop in the knowledge
of Christ so as to become more like him. (Ephesians 4:13) |
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Help each student understand the present
ministry of the Holy Spirit, who lives in each believer, and guides each
believer in the understanding and application of Biblical principles.
(John 14:26, John 16:13, I Corinthians 6:19) |
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Help each student gain a knowledge of,
appreciation for, and confidence in the Bible as the only inspired, infallible,
and authoritative Word of God, and encourage each student to be consistent
in personal Bible study. |
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Help each student understand the significance
of the local Bible-teaching church and the necessity for regular attendance
and involvement. |
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Help each student identify and develop
his/her unique gifts and abilities, and the importance of using them for
the benefit of the entire Christian community. (I Corinthians 12:7, Ephesians
4:16) |
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Help each student with the development
of personal Christian convictions and values, and encourage commitment
to them during times of pressure and adversity. (Ephesians 6:11-13) |
Christian Missions & Service
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Encourage each student to be
sensitive and responsible to the needs of others. (Philippians 2:4) |
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Help each student develop the abilities
and skills needed to effectively communicate the Gospel of Christ (Romans
1:16) |
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Help each student develop a knowledge of
and spiritual concern for other people and cultures, and assume the responsibility
each Christian has in the area of world missions. (Matthew 28:19-20) |
Intellectual Development
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Assist each student in recognizing that
each area of instruction, whether scientific, historical, mathematical,
literary, or artistic, must be understood within the pattern of Gods
truth as revealed in the Bible. |
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Assist each student to acquire proficiency in the basic
skills necessary to intelligently meet the demands of life. |
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Help each student gain a thorough command of the fundamental
processes used in communicating with others. |
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Challenge each student to strive for excellence and
maximum achievement in every area of the instructional program. |
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Prepare each student to pursue independent study, to
reason logically, and to develop a life-long interest in learning and intellectual
development. |
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Prepare each student with the knowledge and skills necessary
for further study and occupational competence. |
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Assist each student in the development of creative and
critical thinking skills, using Biblical principles and criteria as the
basis for evaluation. |
Physical Development
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Assist each student to understand
that the body is the temple of God and is to be kept clean and pure, capable
of responding to Gods direction. |
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Encourage each student to accept personal
responsibility for achieving and maintaining physical fitness and practicing
good health habits. |
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Develop in each student an awareness that
a healthy physical body contributes significantly to a sound mental, spiritual,
and social state. |
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Assist each student in recognizing the
dangers inherent in the use of substances harmful to both physical and
spiritual well-being, and in accepting responsibility to avoid the use
of such substances. |
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Assist each student to develop an interest
in the skills needed for life-long involvement in physical activities. |
Social Development
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Encourage each student to develop
Christian attitudes, accept principles of behavior, and base decisions
on the spiritual, moral, and ethical values of the Bible. |
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Prepare each student to assume the responsibility
and privileges of citizenship. |
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Teach each student the Biblical principles
regarding marriage and family life and the personal commitment needed to
establish and maintain Christian families. |
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Assist each student to acquire the attitude
and skills essential to effective interpersonal relationships. |
Career Development
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Assist each student to acquire
a basic knowledge of the economic system, to develop attitudes and skills
needed to be a competent consumer, and to apply Biblical principles to
the use of personal resources. |
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Assist each student to develop respect for the dignity
of labor and pride of performance. |
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Assist students in developing values, attitudes, and
basic knowledge essential to the world of work through career awareness
and exploration. |
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