Changes

==Mission, Vision, Core Values, Code of Honor, and Crest==

==Mission, Vision, Core Values, Code of Honor, and Crest==

PCA operates under the following mission, vision, and core values, and has adopted the following code of honor and crest:<ref>https://www.prestonwoodchristian.org/about/mission-vision-values</ref>

PCA operates under the following mission, vision, and core values, and has adopted the following code of honor and crest:<ref>https://www.prestonwoodchristian.org/about/mission-vision-values</ref>

*Vision: "To advance a Christian school of excellence through Kingdom education so that the generations to come will know the truth of God’s Word and not forget His works, nor be taken captive by the vain philosophies of their day."

"In pursuit of excellence in education the mission of Prestonwood Christian Academy is to assist Christian parents by helping equip students to embrace biblical truth, strive for academic excellence, and model Christ-like leadership to influence their homes, churches and communities for Christ."

*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:

**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.

 

***When using financial resources.

===Core Values===

***Developing all academic curriculum."

"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."

**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...  

 

***Encourage students to apply the qualities of Christ in their own lives.

The seven core values are:

***Train students on how to communicate their faith to others.  

*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...

***Challenge parents to demonstrate Christ-like character in their lives, before their children and to the community."

**All aspects of School life.

**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...

**When using financial resources.

***Training and resources to help parents build a Christ-honoring home.

**Developing all academic curriculum."

***A Kingdom education that is accessible to like-minded families.

*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...  

***Programs for children with different learning styles and abilities."

**Encourage students to apply the qualities of Christ in their own lives.

**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...

**Train students on how to communicate their faith to others.  

***Operate under the authority of the Church.

**Challenge parents to demonstrate Christ-like character in their lives, before their children and to the community."

***Strengthen the church as one of its main goals.

*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...

***Demonstrate honoring the church through its policies, procedures and practices."

**Training and resources to help parents build a Christ-honoring home.

**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...

**A Kingdom education that is accessible to like-minded families.

***Employ and develop teachers who model godly wisdom and Christian virtues in their lives.

**Programs for children with different learning styles and abilities."

***Challenge students to develop a biblical worldview.

*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...

***Provide an education that combines formal methods of teaching with a biblical emphasis."

**Operate under the authority of the Church.

**Service: " ''"Whoever wants to become great among us must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave – just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many." - Matthew 20: 26-28'' PCA will encourage students to follow Christ’s example of leadership through servanthood.  This means PCA will...

**Strengthen the church as one of its main goals.

***Involve students in activities that require them to serve others.

**Demonstrate honoring the church through its policies, procedures and practices."

***Teach students the value and joy of service before self.

*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...

***Train students to glorify God through service in their local school, Church and community."

**Employ and develop teachers who model godly wisdom and Christian virtues in their lives.

**Stewardship: " ''"But we your people, the sheep of your pasture, will give thanks to you forever; from generation to generation we will recount your praise." -Psalm 79:13'' PCA will provide students with the best possible education that will develop the whole child (spiritually, mentally, physically and socially). Every aspect of the educational program must be considered a stewardship responsibility from God.  This means PCA will...

**Challenge students to develop a biblical worldview.

***Develop and operate a budget that reflects biblical principles of stewardship.

**Provide an education that combines formal methods of teaching with a biblical emphasis."

***Maintain all facilities in a way that honors the Lord and meets the needs of students.

*Service: " ''"Whoever wants to become great among us must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave – just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many." - Matthew 20: 26-28'' PCA will encourage students to follow Christ’s example of leadership through servanthood.  This means PCA will...

***Partner with families to assist them in providing their children with a quality Christian education."

**Involve students in activities that require them to serve others.

*Code of Honor: The Code of Honor exists for one purpose: "[[Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam]]" ("To The Greater Glory of God")

**Teach students the value and joy of service before self.

**Train students to glorify God through service in their local school, Church and community."

*Stewardship: " ''"But we your people, the sheep of your pasture, will give thanks to you forever; from generation to generation we will recount your praise." -Psalm 79:13'' PCA will provide students with the best possible education that will develop the whole child (spiritually, mentally, physically and socially). Every aspect of the educational program must be considered a stewardship responsibility from God.  This means PCA will...

**Develop and operate a budget that reflects biblical principles of stewardship.

**Maintain all facilities in a way that honors the Lord and meets the needs of students.

**Partner with families to assist them in providing their children with a quality Christian education."

 

===Code of Honor===

"The PCA Code of Honor exists for one purpose, [[Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam'', which means: To the Greater Glory of God.  It is our desire to glorify God that unifies us in both perspective and purpose. The Code of Honor serves as a standard of excellence by which we must all conduct ourselves in order to be a light to the world.  Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam  produces an authentic school pride and cultivates an environment of self-governance that transcends rules and regulations. We respectfully rally around Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam and view our individual duty and commitment as “iron sharpening iron.” (Proverbs 27:17)  We glorify God through five tenets:"

*Purpose: "Every member of the PCA community is challenged to understand and commit to the school’s Mission Statement: "To assist Christian parents by helping equip students to embrace biblical truth, strive for academic excellence, and model Christ-like leadership to influence their homes, churches and communities for Christ." By adhering to the mission statement members of the PCA community understand striving for academic excellence requires honesty, integrity and rigor."

*Programs: "Every member of the PCA community is encouraged to actively participate in the life and culture of the school's programs. We are ambassadors for the King and understand that our out-of-classroom experiences during school hours (Chapel, service projects, minimester, mission trips, etc.) will be supported with respect. This includes arts, athletics and academics as well."

 

==Educational Philosophy==

==Educational Philosophy==