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About Us - Monticello Christian Academy

At Monticello Christian Academy , we promote a Christ-centered education used by hundreds of Christian schools world-wide. In fact, our educational model is fashioned after the type of training received by our Founding Fathers; the sort of education that produced some of the nation's greatest scholars. Our Bible-focused curriculum and method of instruction produces students who display Christian character in their lives through scholarship, stewardship, and servant hood.

All schools, both public and private, make decisions about how to educate children based upon fundamental beliefs regarding teaching and learning. These beliefs guide decisions about what should be taught (what's worth knowing), how it should be taught, and what type of citizen will be the result. This is called the “model” of education used by the school. All models can be illustrated by this formula:

1. A basis of truth + 2. A philosophy of education + 3. The curriculum used + 4. The method of instruction = 5. A certain type of character

Let's consider each of these factors and their impact on Monticello Christian Academy :

1. Our basis of truth for educating children at M.C.A.

At Monticello Christian Academy , we start with the Word of God as our foundation. A focus on the person of Christ, Bible heroes, the principles and teachings found in the Word, serve as our basis of truth. We believe that Bible-based instruction produces children with Christian character.

2. Our philosophy of education

We believe that children rise to their academic, emotional, social, and spiritual potential in Christ in an environment that is Scripture-rich, loving, and challenging. By basing our philosophy of education on Biblical principles, our students come to know how to make decisions in their life based on eternal truths, not on passing social or cultural trends.

3. This philosophy drives the curriculum

At Monticello Christian Academy , we think of our curriculum as being “American Classical.”

It is classical in the sense that our language arts focus in the primary grades is phonics-based, with an emphasis on explicit letter sounds and penmanship. In the intermediate grades, the spotlight shines on word studies, and language expression. By reading classic literature, writing to specific audiences, and acting in many of our school's productions, our students learn to face the world with confidence.

For math studies, we use the A Beka curriculum. Our other subjects are taught through the use of a curriculum guide called the Noah Plan. This guide assists teachers in developing Bible-based lesson plans that draw upon student's interests and abilities. We strive to promote an inquiry-based learning environment, where engaging, authentic learning is encouraged through research, thinking and reasoning, reflective thought, and maintaining a notebook that serves as a record of learning.

Our curriculum is American in the sense that we teach Christian character through studies of the Pilgrims and our Founding Fathers. The virtuous lives, scholarship, eloquence, and faith of these great American men and women, we believe are worthy of study and emulation.

4. This philosophy and curriculum steer our method of instruction

In a word, our method of delivering instruction is, tutorial. Because of small class sizes, (10 students maximum in Pre-K through 3rd grade, and 15 students maximum in 4th through 8th grades), we are able to give plenty of individual attention to every student. Each teacher's goal is for all students to achieve mastery in every unit of instruction. At Monticello Christian Academy , your children's teacher is also their tutor.

5. The result is academic distinction and Christian character

Students of Monticello Christian Academy score well above national averages on standardized tests. Not because they have learned how to take the test, but because they have knowledge, and have learned how to be a thinking and reasoning person. Due to of our emphasis on academic quality and character development, students are very well prepared for the educational and social demands of high school and college.

Most importantly, the results of an education at M.C.A. can be realized by the Christian character displayed by our students. Students at Monticello Christian Academy can articulate a Biblical perspective on life. They are able to demonstrate an understanding of what it means to be self-governed by Christ. Students here learn how to listen to God through their conscience. They exhibit the decision-making, academic, social, and spiritual skills necessary to lead a successful Christian life.

This is why it can be said that students at Monticello Christian Academy express the fullness of their training through Christian scholarship, stewardship, and servant hood.

We would love to share more with you about our school. Call the office for more information, or arrange for a visit to one of our classes. Parents are welcome in our classrooms at any time.

Please contact us about enrolling your children at Monticello Christian Academy.

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