Philosophy of Education
We believe that all truth is God’s truth, that the Bible is the inspired and only infallible, authoritative Word of God containing the truth, and that God is the creator and sustainer of all there is. We understand that “to have the mind of Christ” (I Corinthians 2:16) is to be obedient to God’s revelation. Therefore, we seek to understand His revelation to the fullest.
We know that children are a gift of God to a husband and wife, and parenting is a gift that comes with responsibilities. Bringing up and educating a child is primarily the responsibility of parents. Family Life Academy is here to assist in that education, without replacing the family’s role.
Our responsibility to the student encompasses the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional areas. We weave Biblical truth throughout our comprehensive curriculum.
Curriculum
We integrate a Biblical worldview into all of our teaching. We utilize several Christian publishers including BJU Press (http://www.bjupress.com/page/Home), Purposeful Design Publications (ACSI) (https://pdp.acsi.org/pdp/), and ABEKA (http://www.abeka.com/) In addition, our professional educators create a wide variety of classroom learning opportunities.
Early Education
Desired Student Outcomes- Early Education (One-Year-Olds to Pre-K)
At Family Life Academy we focus on every area of development. When the physical, creative, social/emotional, language, and cognitive skills are given attention, the child develops into a well-rounded person with an instilled interest in learning. As a school that focuses on the development of the whole child, we expect your child to leave our learning center with:
- The knowledge that he is accepted and loved by God unconditionally;
- An enthusiasm for learning;
- A sense of success and independence;
- Increased decision-making skills and awareness of responsibility;
- The ability to be expressive, spontaneous, and creative;
- An awareness of everyday disciplines and an ability to use those disciplines when guided with consistency and love.
These goals will be achieved through a balanced variety of experiences in the four developmental areas: Motor, Cognitive, Social/Emotional, and Language.
One-Year-Olds to Pre-Kindergarten
K- 8th Grade
Desired Student Outcomes- Elementary and Middle School
As students complete their experience at Family Life Academy, it is desired that graduates:
- are well-prepared in all academic disciplines (reading, writing, speaking, listening, thinking, mathematics, science) and are committed to being lifelong learners.
- understand and commit to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and apply God’s Word in their daily life.
- are empowered by the Holy Spirit and pursue a life of faith, goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love.
- have the knowledge and an understanding of people, events, and movements in history (including church history) and the cultures of other people and places.
- appreciate literature and the arts and understand how they express and shape their beliefs and values.
- have a critical appreciation of languages, dispelling prejudice, promoting interethnic harmony, and encouraging Biblical hospitality for the “alien” or “stranger.”
- are actively involved in a church community, serving God and others, and personally respond to carrying out the Great Commission locally and around the world in a culturally sensitive manner.
- know how to utilize resources including technology to find, analyze, and evaluate information and have the skill to question, solve problems, and make wise decisions.
- understand the worth of every human being as created in the image of God.
- can articulate and defend their Christian worldview (apologetics) while having a basic understanding of opposing worldviews.
- recognize their bodies as the temple of the Holy Spirit.
- understand, value, and engage in appropriate social (community) and civic (political)
- embrace and practice justice, mercy, and peacemaking in family society.
- value intellectual inquiry and are engaged in the marketplace of ideas. (open, honest exchange of ideas)
- respect and relate appropriately with integrity to the people with whom they work, play, and live.
- have an appreciation for the natural environment and practice responsible stewardship of God’s creation.
- are prepared to practice the principles of healthy, moral family living.
- are good stewards of their finances, time (including discretionary time), and all other resources.
- understand that work has dignity as an expression of the nature of God.
K-8th Grade 23/24 Tuition: $6460 a year/ Siblings: $5814
First Grade, Taught by Mr. Beach
“As a teacher, my job is to show all of the different ways to think and each child will latch on to what works best for them.”
Second Grade, Taught by Miss Espino
“I have always enjoyed working with children. … God knew the desire of my heart was to teach and he led me to Family Life Academy. I have been here since and I will continue to teach about the truth of Jesus Christ!”
Third Grade, Taught by Mrs. Manas
“Once I got into the classroom, I knew that was where God put me. He gave me an undeniable desire to minister to my students and give them what I did not get when I was in school: A teacher invested in them, a teacher willing to meet them where they were at, and a teacher who involved them in the learning process.”
Fifth Grade, Taught by Mrs. Lyman
“I absolutely love 5th grade as they’re still enjoying their childhood but are on the precipice of their teen years. We have some amazing discussions as they dive deeper into their lessons and have questions about life.”
Middle School, Taught by Miss Christ
“I love to encourage my students in their learning journey and have found that setting high expectations not only train in setting goals but also teaches discipline to achieve them.”