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*Core Values: "In order to successfully fulfill the mission, Prestonwood Christian Academy will give priority to seven core values. Each core value must have operating principles that will allow PCA to put these core values into everyday practice in every aspect of its educational program."  The seven core values are:
 
*Core Values: "In order to successfully fulfill the mission, Prestonwood Christian Academy will give priority to seven core values. Each core value must have operating principles that will allow PCA to put these core values into everyday practice in every aspect of its educational program."  The seven core values are:
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**The Bible: "PCA will encourage board members, administration, faculty, students and parents to be active in a Bible-believing local church and to use the Bible as a tool to implement spiritual development into their everyday lives.  This means PCA governs itself according to biblical principles in...
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**The Bible: " ''The Bible is the inerrant Word of God that gives direction to every aspect of life. - 2 Timothy 3:16.''  PCA will encourage board members, administration, faculty, students and parents to be active in a Bible-believing local church and to use the Bible as a tool to implement spiritual development into their everyday lives.  This means PCA governs itself according to biblical principles in...
 
***All aspects of School life.
 
***All aspects of School life.
 
***When using financial resources.
 
***When using financial resources.
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***Developing all academic curriculum.
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***Developing all academic curriculum."
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**Christ-Likeness: " ''"Whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did." - I John 2:6'' PCA will employ or appoint board members, administrative staff, and faculty whose actions and attitudes model Christ. Discipline and behavior standards will be based on biblical principles that lead to Christ-likeness in students' lives.  This means PCA will...
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***Encourage students to apply the qualities of Christ in their own lives.
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***Train students on how to communicate their faith to others.
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***Challenge parents to demonstrate Christ-like character in their lives, before their children and to the community."
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**Christian Family: " ''The Christian family is God’s training ground for preparing future generations to know and serve Jesus Christ. - Deuteronomy 6:6-9''  PCA will develop policies and procedures that honor Christian families.  PCA will also provide...
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***Training and resources to help parents build a Christ-honoring home.
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***A Kingdom education that is accessible to like-minded families.
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***Programs for children with different learning styles and abilities."
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**Church: " ''The church has been and always will be the instrument of God to fulfill God’s purposes here on earth. The church is the expression of God’s kingdom to the world. - Acts 2:42-47'' PCA will recognize its existence as a ministry of Prestonwood Baptist Church.  This means PCA will...
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***Operate under the authority of the Church.
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***Strengthen the church as one of its main goals.
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***Demonstrate honoring the church through its policies, procedures and practices."
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**Excellence in Education: " ''"Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth." -Psalm 86:11''  PCA will develop an entire educational program that is based on the truths of God’s Word and the preeminence of Jesus Christ. PCA will be a safe and comfortable learning environment where students are actively engaged and challenged in their learning.  This means PCA will...
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***Employ and develop teachers who model godly wisdom and Christian virtues in their lives.
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***Challenge students to develop a biblical worldview.
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***Provide an education that combines formal methods of teaching with a biblical emphasis."
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**Service: ""
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**Stewardship: ""
    
==Educational Philosophy==
 
==Educational Philosophy==
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