Mission Statement

The mission of Winterberry Christian Academy is to provide a meritorious education that is culturally relevant, highly individualized, and centered on Biblical Truth. A dedicated staff working together with students to create a safe, loving environment is critical to our success. It is through this effort that Winterberry Christian Academy will help illuminate and strengthen each student’s spiritual, social, and intellectual skills. It is our firm belief that the education we provide will equip our students with the tools necessary to become highly effective citizens, employees, and servants of the Lord, Jesus Christ.

 

Faith Statement

This Faith Statement can never be altered to protect the integrity of Winterberry Christian Academy as a Christian school: “The general nature and object of Winterberry Christian Academy shall be to conduct an institution or institutions of learning for the general education of youth in the essentials of culture and its arts and sciences, giving special emphasis to the Christian faith and the ethics revealed in the Holy Scriptures; prepare young people academically and spiritually to impact society; unqualifiedly affirming and teaching the divine inspiration of the entire Bible; the creation of man by the direct act of God; the incarnation and virgin birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; His identification as the Son of God; His vicarious atonement for the sins of all people by the shedding of His blood on the cross; the resurrection of His body from the tomb; His power to save mankind from sin; the new birth through the regeneration by the Holy Spirit; and the gift of eternal life by the grace of God.”

 

Vision Statement

  1. Christ-Centered Purpose: WCA is a concept...a vision conceived because we saw both a tremendous need and an outstanding opportunity. WCA is a commitment... a desire for excellence, for achieving one's best, and for developing character that is pleasing to God. WCA is, above all, a community... a group of people who love God, who are committed to Him, and who have given themselves to the ministry of evangelism, discipleship, and education. It is a quest to achieve God's standard of excellence in all that is done; a commitment to raising and educating children to love God and serve Him whole-heartedly.
  2. Character-Building: Character is frequently a neglected quality in education. We believe that a child's character ought to be molded by God's Word. WCA is dedicated to shaping the lives of the students by teaching them the qualities which matter most--trust in God, honesty in word and deed, respect for authority, and kindness toward others. Central to our philosophy is the belief that a strong intellect alone is inadequate to face life's demands. There must be strong character, rooted in God's Word, for a fruitful life.
  3. Home-Strengthening: Home and school should not be mutually exclusive or opposing influences in a child's life. In fact, the best school is one which supports the home and reinforces the values taught there. We desire for parents to be actively involved in their children's educational experiences: assisting leaders, sponsoring clubs and participating in field trips, as well as daily overseeing academics. WCA's administration and teachers do not view parents as intrusive, but as partners in the exciting privilege of providing children with the fullest, most well-rounded education possible.
  4. An Oasis: Sending our children into a world which exposes them to dangers unknown to previous generations is a legitimate concern of parents. An oasis is a place of refuge and refreshment. This is certainly an apt description of WCA, where girls and boys are greeted each morning with cheerful words and an encouraging spirit. WCA is a place where students are reminded of their significance, where they can relax in an atmosphere permeated with love and acceptance, and where they are spiced with the right kinds of challenges. WCA students are safe and secure, able to concentrate on the thrilling adventure of learning.
  5. Life Changing: WCA strives to provide one of the finest academic programs possible, but gaining knowledge is not enough. Children need a Godly, personal, and loving influence to change their lives and allow them to be all that God intends them to be. The administration and faculty desire an educational experience that affects their entire life. We want the students of WCA not only to make a living, but to make a life.
  6. Lifestyle Statement: The biblical and philosophical goal of WCA is to develop students into mature, Christlike individuals who will be able to exhibit a Christlike life. Of necessity, this involves the school’s understanding and belief of what qualities or characteristics exemplify a Christlike life. Even though parents may personally believe differently, while enrolled at WCA, all students are expected to exhibit the qualities of a Christlike life espoused and taught by the school and to refrain from certain activities and behavior.

 

Core Values

  1. A Biblical worldview
    1. God as commanded us to live our lives in accordance with Biblical principles.
    2. II Timothy 3:16-17
  2. Servanthood
    1. Students and staff should demonstrate a heart of service.
    2. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God, But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men. And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
  3. Growth and Development
    1. WCA staff will strive to develop the skills and abilities of each student.
    2. WCA staff will participate in professional development activities.
    3. Matthew 25:14-30 – Parable of the talents
  4. Excellence
    1. All endeavors of students and staff will be steeped in excellence.
    2. 1 Corinthians 10:31- Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever you do, do all to the glory of God.