Mission & Vision

Mission:

Preparing students to excel through outstanding academics and Christian principles which are grounded upon the word of God.

Vision:

Transforming the world one student at a time.

SCCA expectation of graduates:

1. 1. That they would possess a deeply personal walk with God. Full of the spirit, praying, committed to a church, a student of the word, and obedient to scripture.
   2. That they would be academically prepared for higher education and equipped with the tools to obtain available financial aid and scholarships.
   3. That they would be spiritually and academically prepared to thrive in their faith in spite of philosophical and pseudoscientific challenges.
   4. That they would be socially well-rounded.
   5. That they would be determined to take personal responsibility for positive change in the world.
   6. That they would be aware of gifts and interests and beginning to develop them.
   7. That they would exhibit responsibility, service, initiative, honesty, kindness, optimism, perseverance, gratitude, teamwork, trustworthiness, and compassion.
   8. That they would be unashamedly patriotic and bold about their knowledge of and love for traditional American values.
   9. That they would be avid readers.
   10. That they would be good stewards of time and finances.

A list of means that we use to equip our students with expected ethics and abilities includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• • A spiritual and biblical environment
  • A loving and principled staff
  • Chapel services
  • Biblical integration in all curriculum, classes, and activities
  • Bible classes
  • Instructions on prayer
  • Scheduled prayer events

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The curriculum is aligned to national standards.

Ongoing evaluation and assessments including iStep and Study Island.

Ongoing staff professional development.

Accredited by and accountable to ICAA and the IDOE.

Teachers are available to students.

We have an excellent student-teacher ratio.

The individual learning style and ability of each student is taken into consideration.

Teachers employ well-developed lesson plans.

We have caring and qualified staff members.

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Teachers address hard questions about science, religion, and philosophy.

Students are encouraged to develop a personal relationship with God.

Students are encouraged to employ critical thinking skills.

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A very disciplined classroom environment is maintained.

Students interact with adults and other students younger and older than themselves.

SCCA offers a variety of sports programs and clubs.

Communication skills are taught with the opportunity to exercise them.

Junior high and high school students are encouraged to attend student conventions where various skills are developed and compared to the work of other students from around the country.

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Students are encouraged to develop personal Mission and vision statements by which they will be evaluated throughout the year Students are provided with models of leadership.

Students are given leadership opportunities through student government, sports, chapel, community service, and civic activities.

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All students are given a range of diverse opportunities through sports, chapel, shop class, art, STEM, music, speaking, writing, language, etc…

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Core ethics are taught through all school programs.

A high degree of discipline is maintained.

Ethics are positively reinforced.

Ethics are modeled through staff and student leadership.

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History and civics classes represent a well-rounded view of American history.

Students are taught civic responsibility.

Pledges and prayers are recited daily.

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Students are encouraged to read well beyond required coursework.

We have an excellent library.

Avid readership is a part of the SCCA culture.

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Dave Ramsey courses are taught from elementary through high school.

Special speakers who have excelled in government, business, and medicine are brought in to encourage students throughout the year.

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