Academics

PHCA uses the A Beka curriculum for K3 to 8th grades. The Bible curriculum is currently provided through A Beka, and Positive Action. Our math curriculum for 3rd through 8th grade is ACSI Purposeful design, science curriculum is Macmillan/McGraw Hill Science for 3rd through 8th grade. Every attempt will be made to provide a consistent program within grade levels.

Students must have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of “C” and no failing grades in core subjects in order to serve on the Student Council or on any other Academy group or team.

I. FOR THE SPIRITUAL AND MORAL GROWTH OF THE STUDENTS

the Academy seeks:

To teach the essential doctrines of the historic Christian faith;
To lead the students into a personal, saving relationship with Christ as Savior and Lord;
To develop a desire to know and to do the will of God;
To teach the students consistent daily Christian living and service, equipping and encouraging them to be a positive witness for Christ;
To develop a Biblical sense of right and wrong and teach the students how to overcome sin by faith and trust in Christ;
To foster self-discipline in the students based upon respect for and reverence toward God and all authority; and
To build in the students a God-consciousness that helps them develop a consistent Christian philosophy of life by integrating all subjects with the Bible.

II. FOR THE STUDENTS’ PERSONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

the Academy aims:

To develop a balanced personality based on proper understanding and acceptance of himself/herself as God made him/her and on the full development of his/her capabilities in Christ;
To foster wholesome personal relationships through development of social skills based on the Christian concept of love;
To prepare the students for wholesome and Christian use of leisure time;
To show a realistic and Biblical view of life and work and provide skills for future endeavors in college and an occupation;
To develop the proper attitudes, understanding, and skill needed to establish God-honoring homes;
To promote fitness, maintenance, and skillful use of the body as the temple of God; and
To impart the Biblical attitude toward material things and promote the wise use of them for God’s glory.

III. ACADEMICALLY

the Academy endeavors:

To promote high academic standards and help the students gain a thorough comprehension and command of the fundamental processes used in communicating with others;
To teach and encourage the formation of good study habits;
To teach the students how to do research and use a scientific method that includes the knowledge of God as the foundation of reason;
To develop creative and critical thinking and the proper use of Biblical criteria for evaluation;
To promote good citizenship through developing an understanding and appreciation of our Christian and American heritage of freedom and human dignity; and
To impart knowledge of the world and current affairs in all fields and relate them to God’s plan for mankind.

IV. WORKING WITH THE HOMES FROM WHICH THE STUDENTS COME

the Academy desires:

To cooperate closely with the parents in every phase of the students’ development, especially as it relates to the Academy program; and
To aid families in making their homes God-centered.