Why Choose Ascension Academy
Biblical Worldview
- Bible infused into every subject (1 Corinthians 10:31)
- Bible classes to ensure foundational knowledge (1 Timothy 3:16-17)
- Prayer encouraged and utilized throughout the day (1 Thess. 5:17)
- Conflict Resolution using Biblical Truths and Jesus Teachings (Matt. 18:15-17)
- Weekly Chapel with area pastors, missionaries, and Christian Spiritual leaders. (Philippians 4:9)
- Bible as the basis of morality (Colossians 3:5-7)
- Promotion of God-ordained Family Structure (Ephesians 5:25, Prov. 6:20, 22:6)
Rigorous Curriculum
- Emphasis on use of Source Documents (Bible, Constitution, etc.)
- Emphasis on Phonics; Cursive Writing and Sentence Diagramming
- Emphasis on Giving Speeches and Presenting to the Class (Science Fair, Spelling Bee, Speech Meet, etc.)
- Emphasis on Creation as the basis for science (The Bible taught as history)
- Emphasis on Christian History (Christ is the center of history)
- Emphasis on learning Latin (foundational language for vocabulary across subjects, baseline language for other languages)
- Emphasis on life skills
Individualism and Accountability
- Students are treated as unique individuals with God given talents
- Encouraging students through grade level flexibility
- Strive to celebrate and teach to different learning styles while maintaining structure
- Encourage critical thinking
- Strong emphasis on learning how to learn through research and investigation
- Training kids how to learn from failure—own it, get up from it and keep going
- Equipping kids to be lifelong missionaries no matter their location or vocation