Academics

Academic excellence at JCCA finds its roots in the very heart of Christianity. Teachers challenge students to think deeply about diverse contemporary and ageless topics. Students investigate the nature of Truth and its application to daily living. They sharpen each other as they study and question ideas, concepts and theories. An academic program focused on critical thinking and problem-solving skills challenge students to form a strong belief system founded from a biblical perspective and grounded in Christ.

Quality education at JCCA means accepting learners as God created them mentally, spiritually, physically and academically. It means teaching students at their individual level of understanding and providing instruction at a pace at which they can succeed to their highest potential.

A child’s formative years are critical when it comes to forming their world-view. JCCA provides an environment that is safe and nurturing combined with an academic program that is comprehensive and challenging. The product of JCCA’s philosophy of education is a student who grows in Christ-like character and becomes a lifetime learner.

Stanford Achievement Test

JCCA students take the Stanford Achievement Test every Spring. The SAT allows school officials to determine overall JCCA students progress and performance in comparison to national academic standards. Results of the SAT are reviewed and used by faculty and staff for curriculum planning and selection as well as individual student assessment.

JCCA's 2007-2008 cumulative SAT results show a school-wide percentile score of 81.7.

According to a cumulative 3 year study of JCCA's SAT scores, academic performance increases for typical students with each additional year spent in JCCA's academic programs. The typical JCCA student out-performs other same-grade students in national comparisons. An average JCCA early elementary student performs in the 60-79th percentile* range, middle elementary in the 70-89th percentiles, and upper elementary students in the 80-99th percentiles.

*Percentile ranks range from a low of 1 to a high of 99, with 50 denoting national average.

Association of Christian Schools International

JCCA is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International. ACSIis an organization of biblically based Christian schools and colleges. Its mission is to provide leadership, programs, and services in order to bring about excellence in these schools to the glory of God. It is the Association’s desire that “...in all things He might have pre-eminence” (Colossians 1:18).

Membership in ACSI has several benefits to JCCA faculty, staff, students and parents. Some of these include professional resources, faculty and staff development opportunities and professional services. There are also opportunities to participate in student activities such as the Science Fair, Math Olympics, Art/Music/Speech/Drama Festivals, sports events, and special events such as student mission trips.

For more information visit ACSI.