Christ-Centered Learning
- At Impact Christian Academy, we are committed to providing the best possible education for our students. We are committed to small class sizes, excellent teachers and staff, and the best possible Christian curriculum choices.
- Impact Christian Academy provides distinctively Biblical and academically excellent education based upon the truth of the scriptures. Our challenging academic program yields students who are both prepared for college and sensitive to the Lord’s will for their lives. This full and balanced educational experience enables students to develop mentally, spiritually, physically, and socially.
- The faculty and staff at Impact Christian Academy desire to partner with parents to enrich the mind and disciple the hearts of the students. Through a Christ-centered, student-focused, and servant-teacher approach, we have a passion to create a relational environment where students can reach their God-given potential.
- Families are choosing Impact because it is a school where students are being immersed in a Biblical worldview while also having high academic expectations, gaining a strong academic skill base, and are pursuing their unique God-given purpose. Students will be engaged in the learning process as they apply their learning to real life situations.
- Furthermore, ICA takes seriously its mission that “Impact Christian Academy exists to Impact the world for Christ.” To be effective in today’s world, a student must be prepared academically. We believe that excellence brings influence and therefore we offer academics that push students to work to their God-given potential.
Christian school curriculum: what’s the difference?
Is there really any major difference between Christian school curriculum and secular school curriculum? The short answer is yes, there absolutely is. When choosing a Christian school for your child, you are choosing both an excellent education and excellent values. Each lesson is not just about the books, but about where that information fits within the scope of God’s Word. When you look at it in this light, Christian school curriculum actually takes a much more holistic approach than most secular programs do, integrating information, morals, values, and critical thinking into every nook and cranny. Here are some key differences to be aware of:
- Christian school curriculum revolves around the Word of God.
- From math and science, to art and humanities, every aspect of Christian education is cast in the light of God’s Word. Your children won’t just learn the basic building blocks of academics, but how those building blocks support and uphold the ultimate truth of the Bible. A Christian school curriculum functions under the knowledge of an omnipotent Creator, and all the information taught thereof will reflect that central focus.
- Christian school curriculum teaches values.
- A unique aspect of Christian school curriculum is that it doesn’t just teach academics, but instills healthy morals and values in students as well. A Christian curriculum will integrate the teachings of Jesus into every subject, communicating love, grace, and acceptance with every word and every teacher/student interaction. A great Christian school will provide students with a top-notch education, and help them develop a Christ-centered moral compass. The best Christian schools produce Christ-like students who are empowered to go out into the world and make it a better place with their love and compassion.
- Christian school curriculum encourages critical thinking.
- An excellent Christian school will be careful to integrate critical thinking into every aspect of their curriculum. This will ensure that students aren’t just told what to believe, but know why they believe what they believe. Critical thinking is one of the most essential life skills that students must develop to be successful, and great Christian schools are leading the charge in incorporating these skills into every classroom setting.
- Christian curriculum leads with grace.
- Christians should exemplify grace and mercy in all they do, and a carefully-crafted Christian school curriculum will communicate this in every area of learning. This makes a Christian school the ideal place for any student to learn. A top-notch Christian curriculum will encourage every student to learn, grow, and become the best person they can possibly be through the grace and love of Jesus Christ.
The ICA Curriculum Choice
- After much research, study and consideration, ICA has selected BJU Press as the primary source for our curriculum. BJU Press provides educational materials written from a Biblical worldview that focus on academic rigor and encourage critical thinking— all supported by appropriate educational technology.
- BJU Press is probably the most highly respected Christian school curriculum available. We are excited to offer Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science, Heritage Studies, Geography, Vocabulary, Literature, Spelling and Bible Studies from BJU Press.
BJU Press Biblical Worldview
- In Christian education, the Bible is discussed in Bible class and chapel—but how does it apply to other academic subjects? BJU Press will shape each subject according to the lens of Scripture.
BJU Press Academic Rigor
- BJU Press educational materials are not just biblically faithful—they are also academically sound. These materials use hands-on-learning, creative problem solving, and other research proven instructional strategies to motivate students to take an active role in learning and to master age-appropriate material.
BJU Press Critical Thinking
- A complete education goes beyond facts and processes, so BJU Press textbooks direct students to think for themselves. They are encouraged to use discernment and to consider their worldview in everyday situations. These textbooks help students to develop skills in critical thinking with inductive teaching, hands-on-learning, and probing questions.
BJU Press Technology Solutions
- Teachers are looking for innovative ways to engage students in learning. At BJU Press, there are technology enhancements for teachers and students to use daily in their classrooms and on the go.