Our Philosophy:

The essence of Summit Christian Academy’s educational philosophy is found in our motto, “All Truth is God’s Truth.” All areas of genuine learning exist because God has allowed man to discover principles, formulas, and truths that are in harmony with the laws that govern His universe. Therefore, at Summit Christian Academy, we foster an educational experience for each student that presents the Truth, Jesus Christ, at the very center of all we do. We seek to relate every fact and principle to His Truth and His character in such a way that we promote the development of academic knowledge, physical skills, spiritual maturity, and social growth in each child. To carry out such a high calling demands three essential elements of education: the material, the method, and the mentor.

The Material: SCA utilizes the Bob Jones curriculum to present all subject matter in a way that is consistent with the Word of God. Scriptural applications abound, encouraging moral choices which reflect Biblical standards. Other publishers such as Essentials and Glencoe supply a part of our curriculum; we screen supplementary materials (including library books) for their suitability to Christian education.

The Method: At SCA we believe that Scripture advocates teacher-directed, student-centered  learning.  We establish a classroom atmosphere where the trained teacher explains material in a way that helps each student learn according to his/her ability.  Within this traditional context, the students learn how to relate to one another in class discussions and projects.  Components of our traditional method include a strong phonics approach to reading; recitation and drill, especially in math and spelling; and assigned reading with parents at home.

The Mentor:

Summit teachers go beyond the utilization of prescribed methods to encourage student learning of the adopted material. They also model Christian life in word and deed with the goal of developing young Christians. A teacher can present facts, but a mentor is a personal example to his/her students, one who garners their respect, admiration, and emulation. The Christ-like teacher also encourages Biblical standards of conduct with fair and firm disciplinary measures that offer the students secure boundaries for their behavior. The Christ-like teacher is the heartbeat of SCA, sharing God’s love in a way that provides each child with the personal support that he/she needs to overcome self-doubt and to achieve individual success.

SCA Computer Lab

The SCA computer lab offers elementary students the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of computers while interacting with grade-specific educational software designed to stimulate thinking skills and creativity. Kindergarten through sixth grade classes come to the computer lab once each week to practice many of the skills introduced in their regular classrooms.

Middle school students may take a keyboarding class as an elective to acquire a skill they will use for the rest of their lives. Additionally, keyboarding students are introduced to the Microsoft Office programs Word, Excel, and PowerPoint they will use throughout high school and college.