5 Reasons Your Child Needs to Attend a Private Christian School
The world is full of various educational institutions, and while the spectrum is wide and varied, for those who are called to walk according to God’s word, a Christian school has a multitude of benefits. While we don’t have the time to list all of them (and you likely don’t have the time to read all of them), we chose our top 5 favorite reasons why you should consider a private, Christian school for your child.
1. Accept being Set Apart. Christian schools are obviously distinct from secular public schools, and while elementary aged kids may not understand, as children turn to teens they often become more aware of this difference. According to Matthew 5:14-16, it’s not just good to be different from the world, it’s our vocation; a vocation that can be nurtured as children continue their formation according to God’s word. This can instill a valuable Christian lesson, which makes accepting our calling to be a light to the nations easier to grasp.
We are a school that prays. Students learn the value of prayer and worship as taught in scripture in their earliest levels at the Academy.
2. Shared Standard. Children desire connection and acceptance, and while this is great, when a child is spending the majority of their day among people who hold themselves to a different standard (or even worse - no standard), the child may be tempted to do what it takes to fit it. However, if that child is surrounded by people who are promoting healthy peer pressure and cultivating an environment where strong morals are respected, then it not only benefits the mental and moral stability of the child, but it gives their parents some peace of mind as well. Maybe this is why Paul encouraged people to have the same love, being in full accord and of one mind (Philippians 2:1-2).
3. Christ-Centered Curriculum. The world God made cannot be rightfully understood if you try to remove him from his creation (Romans 1:18-23). His word gives insight into all facets of life, but in secular education, this is left out. Knowing God affects the way we understand history, explore the sciences, and apply mathematics. It changes how we utilize our language and think about health. There are revelations in every subject when we approach them using God’s word as a lens, that those who attend public educational institutions may never learn.
4. Healthy Social Structure. A private school who is living out God’s word will make sure their staff will be held to a high standard based on Biblical values. Not only will this set the students up for success by giving them wholesome role models, but the interactions those teachers have with each other can set an example for a healthy social structure that those children can enact even among their friends.
The Academy strives to nurture a positive, encouraging learning environment for students and families.
5. Holistic Development. The faculty at a private school wishing to follow God will be concerned about the holistic development of your child. It is not just about what grades you see on the paper. While there may be focus on their mental progress, the staff will be considering their social and spiritual maturation as well, encouraging your student to love God with all their heart, soul, strength, and mind (Luke 10:27).