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What is CLA?

Mission

The mission of Christian Life Academy is to prayerfully provide excellence in education and guidance for the whole child, so that each child may grow mentally, spiritually, physically, and socially. CLA will integrate the Bible and its principles into its educational program so that students will know their Creator God and their Savior Jesus Christ, and so that they will lead dedicated, intelligent Christian lives, becoming faithful leaders and ambassadors for their Lord and their community.


Foundational Beliefs
  • We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, upon which we base our faith and conduct. The Bible is useful for teaching and training students and will be integrated throughout our curriculum.
  • We believe that God is eternal, holy and righteous, that God created the heavens and the earth, and that God is in control of our world. We will seek God's direction for the school at all times.
  • We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and speaks to us through His Holy Spirit. All have sinned and salvation through the shed blood of Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven. To this end we will encourage all students to know their Savior and live in His saving grace.
  • We believe that Christ directs us to forgive others as he forgave us and to live at peace with one another in our personal relationships. These directions shall govern our relationships within the school.
  • We believe that the child of God is the temple of God. Therefore, we will emphasize the wellness of each child regarding their hearts, minds, health and actions before others.

Distinctives

Academic Excellence

Academic excellence has its foundation in the solid teaching of the basics of reading, writing and mathematics. In addition to this, through individualized teaching, caring personnel, and a nurturing environment, CLA will strive to provide a diverse and well-rounded academic program enhancing every part of each student's life.

Luke 2:52 "And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man."

Psalm 111:10 "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all who follow his precepts have good understanding…"

Open Enrollment

Christian Life Academy welcomes the opportunity to reach as many children as possible regarding God and His Word. To this end, within the limits of the school, enrollment is open to any and all who agree to recognize the Mission and Foundational Beliefs of CLA, and to abide by the policies and procedures of the school.

Matthew 28:19-20 "Therefore go and make disciples... teaching them to obey everything I have
commanded you. And surely I am with you always…"

Psalm 22:30 "…future generations will be told about the Lord."

Wellness

The curriculum of CLA will include, as appropriate, offsite opportunities focusing on the health and wellness of each child. These opportunities may include assessment of the physical and nutritional needs of each child and collaboration with local medical resources in the physical education and health curriculum.

I Corinthians 3:16 "Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple…
for God's temple is sacred, and you are that temple."

Community Collaboration

Students at CLA will have opportunities to go off campus to observe and learn from the community. These opportunities may include visits to local businesses, preschool, retirement home and government and public works, allowing students to learn how integrated communities thrive.

Proverbs 13:20 "He who walks with the wise grows wise…"

Service

The curriculum of CLA will include a commitment of service to the school and community. Each student and family will be encouraged and given opportunities to serve CLA and the community and to learn about the value of volunteerism and service.

Ephesians 6:7 "Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you
know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does…"