Philosophy & Mission

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

The philosophy of Hillside Christian Academy is based on a God-centered view that all truth is God’s truth, and that the Bible is the inspired and the only infallible, authoritative Word of God that contains this truth.  God created all things and sustains all things.  Therefore, the universe and humanity are dynamically related to God and have the purpose of glorifying Him.  A person can know God and glorify Him only by accepting God’s free gift of salvation through His Son, thereby committing his or her life to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

Our purpose is to offer a Christian perspective on life and the world from which will come a spiritually healthy personality and a proper understanding and acceptance of one’s role in life at home, at school, at play and at worship.  This purpose has its foundation based in the Christian concept of love.

This philosophy and purpose directs us to promote high academic standards while helping students to achieve skills in creative and critical thinking.  The objective of our instructional program is to enable students to excel at the next level of education in both academics and citizenship.

Our responsibility for the student encompasses the spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional areas.  Although they are distinct in their needs, they are inseparable, and through them all runs the thread of the spiritual.  This spiritual thread is woven throughout the total curriculum, and all activities in the school program will facilitate our basic philosophy.

This philosophy dictates that we cooperate closely with parents in every phase of the student’s development, always offering assistance in understanding the purposes of the Christian school.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Hillside Christian Academy is to educate and develop the whole person for the glory of God.  The school adheres to Biblical principles included in its published philosophy and statement of faith.

Hillside Christian Academy desires to provide its students with high quality education set in the framework of Christian instruction and example. The school offers boys and girls challenging academic instruction, a healthy and loving spiritual atmosphere, and creative expression through the arts.

Hillside Christian Academy is an extension of the home, established to train each student in the knowledge of God and the Christian way of life (Deuteronomy 6:7,8; Proverbs. 22:6).  The staff of the school is dedicated to the responsibility of providing a high standard of education.  The curriculum, taught by a qualified Christian faculty, allows parents to provide their children with academic instruction consistent with the Christ-centered teaching received at home and at church.