PHILOSOPHY

 

Hillsboro Christian Academy is committed to offering students a source of truth, strength, and vision for living in today's world.  We seek to create a rare and special place where students can thrive in a Christ-centered environment designed to help them learn to possess the heart and spirit of Jesus; where they achieve a sense of belonging and self-worth in keeping with the spirit of service and sacrifice of self that He teaches.  Our mission is to develop the whole person: physically, emotionally, academically, and spiritually.  We strive to achieve these goals by nurturing a climate of mutual concern and respect among students, teachers, parents, and administrators.

Developing Christian character in all students and upholding the Bible as the divinely inspired Word of God is the intent of the founders and current Board Members of HCA.  Our purpose is to teach that God is real; His Word is Truth; and His plan for one's life is to encourage personal faith and Christian commitment.  These traits are reflected in strong moral values, recognition of the importance of personal integrity, and a desire to assume the responsibility of citizenship.  HCA seeks to inspire students to know, love, and serve God and others.  By instilling the value that Jesus places on the individual person, HCA lays the groundwork for a successful and fulfilling life.  Students are presented with opportunities which enable them to achieve success and which provide positive reinforcement for their accomplishments.  As students grow in their own individuality, they are encouraged to appreciate the uniqueness of others.  These bonds are strengthened by a variety of activities within the academic setting which promote the sharing of common interests.

HCA aggressively desires to give students the quality education which they and their parents seek.  An education which stresses academic excellence is the focus of our school.  Kindergarten and elementary students receive the skills, instruction, and guidance necessary to ensure success as they move from level to level.  HCA seeks to help students learn to communicate clearly, think logically, solve problems, and be creative.

Because we actively seek the best academic setting for our students, HCA hires teachers who are qualified, well-educated, professional, caring Christians.  All of our teachers hold a current teacher certificate from the Ohio Department of Education.  HCA strives to be a special place for learning, growing, and preparing for the future where Christian values set the standard for excellence, and children are our only priority.  Current test scores reveal that the majority of students completing the course of instruction at HCA function at high average to above average competency levels.