■ Philosophy The educational philosophy of Faith Christian Academy is based on a God-centered view of truth and man as presented in the Bible. The purpose of the school is to raise up Jesus Christ as the standard of excellence in education and the students identity in Christ as the foundation of His spiritual, mental, physical, and social development. The authority of such an education comes both from God's command and from the fact that parents are responsible for the total education of their children. At the parent's requests Faith Christian Academy becomes a partner in giving this education.

	■ Curriculum

	Faith Christian Academy believes that a quality education is the result of teachers that are Christian in practice and philosophy, and a curriculum that integrates God's truth into all courses and adequately prepares the student for future educational endeavors. It is Faith Christian Academy's desire to have a curriculum that challenges the student, stimulates curiosity, promotes creativity, teaches the discipline of study habits, develops critical thinking, and encourages individual responsibility. Students in 12 month through 12th grades use A Beka and other quality Christian curriculum.

	■ Statement of Faith We believe in the Bible as the inspired Word of God, fully trustworthy, and inerrant in the original writing; and that it is the supreme and final authority. (II Timothy 3:16-17) We believe that there is one true God and creator, eternally existent in three persons:Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Genesis 1:1, I John 10:30; John 1:1-5 & 14-18) We believe in the deity of God's only begotten son, our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His atoning death on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension, and His personal return in power and glory. (Luke 1:35; Colossians 1:15-23; Hebrews 1:1-14; Acts 1:9-11& 2:22-24) We believe in the forgiveness of sins and the salvation of the lost and sinful man, by grace through faith in the gospel, regenerated by the Holy Spirit and the Spirit-filled life. (Romans 10:9-10; Titus 3:5-7; John 14:16-26; Galatians 2:20; John 20:30-31) We believe in heaven and hell and in the bodily resurrection of both the saved and the lost. They that are saved unto the resurrection of life eternal, and they that are lost unto everlasting, conscious punishment. (I Corinthians 15:1-58; John 14:1-6; Revelation 20:11-15; 21:1-8) We believe in the importance of sharing the Gospel to all mankind. (John 3:1-21; Matthew 28:10-20; John 10:10; Acts 1:8)

	Mission Statement Faith Christian Academy is to be a place of encouragement and excellence in academic and character training where The Light of the World, Jesus Christ, lives in and enlightens those who teach and learn.		Affiliations Faith Christian Academy is an evangelical interdenominational school. It is not aligned with or supported by a particular church or denomination.

	Non-Discrimination Faith Christian Academy admits students, faculty and staff of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available by the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.		Donations / Contributions Donations/Contributions are accepted, payable to: Faith Christian Academy c/o Vista Bank Texas 1610 N Alabama Wharton, TX 77488

			Faith Christian Academy 5227 FM 1301 • Wharton, TX 77488-7062 979-531-1000 info@faithchristianacademy-wharton.org