Excel Christian Academy is
an interdenominational Christian school, which embraces
historic evangelical Christianity as revealed in the
Scriptures. We seek to provide a comprehensive preschool
and elementary school education through a rigorous
academic program within the context of a Christ-centered
world view. Central to the learning process is the
integration of both faith and academics which,
ultimately, leads to the development of a Christian
mind.The basis of our
educational philosophy is grounded in certain academic
assumptions. We believe that our students should learn
the material
presented in the curriculum for his/her grade level.
Each student should gain a thorough comprehension and
command of the fundamental core classes as well as
processes used in communicating and dealing with others,
such as reading, writing, speaking, listening, and
mathematics. Further, we seek to develop within each
child independent and critical thought, a positive
self-image, self-discipline, an awareness of the culture
in which we live, expertise in educational technology,
and an appreciation of aesthetic values.
ECA’s
educational philosophy is also rooted in particular
theological assumptions. We believe that God is
self-existent and seeks a personal relationship with all
people. We maintain that He is the Creator and sustainer
of the universe. Further, we assert that God has made
Himself known to humanity through His creation, through
the written revelation of the Scriptures, and through
the historical person of His Son, Jesus Christ. With
respect to our view of man, we believe that man was
created in God’s image. However, through willful
rebellion against God’s standards of righteousness, man
fell, and became alienated from God. Through the
sacrificial and atoning death of Christ Jesus, God
provided the means of reconciliation and restoration. We
believe that the basis for right living and ethics is
found in God himself and is revealed to man in
Scripture. Therefore, we maintain that Scripture is
essential in teaching and guiding young minds to make
wise choices in daily living.
At
ECA we strive for an educational program which supports
our students in reaching his/her full academic and
individual
potential. Ultimately, as students grow in
their academic understanding and application of God’s
truth in their lives, they will fulfill God’s highest
purposes for man: knowing Him and living rightly in
their family, church, community, and world. The Center
currently houses Pre K2- Pre K5 in addition to an after
school program for grades K-8th. |