MISSION STATEMENT TO EQUIP THE SAINTS OF THE NEW GENERATION FOR THE ARMY OF GOD BY WORKING WITH PARENTS TO PREPARE THEM FOR GOD’S DESTINY ON THEIR LIVES! VISION STATEMENT We endeavor to teach and train in areas of knowledge in order that our students will become Christ-honoring citizens. As we touch the hearts and lives of your children, our desire and prayer is that they become responsible in their walk with the Lord and achieve their individual, highest potential academically. Harbor exists not only to protect children from a hostile secular environment but also to educate them in Biblical principles; not just to place them in the presence of Godly teachers but to educate them in Godly wisdom, knowledge, and understanding; not just to memorize Bible verses but to educate them to make choices that are rooted in a faith commitment to Jesus Christ and grounded on the truth of the Scriptures they have learned. |
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"Changing the world by changing one child's heart at a time."
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EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
The educational philosophy of Harbor Christian Academy is based on a God-centered view of truth as presented in the Bible.
Since God creates and sustains all things through His Son Jesus Christ, the universe and all life are dynamically related to
God for the purpose of glorifying Him. The entire process of education is seen as a means of directing students to fulfill
God's total purpose for their life by the following means:
* To bring the student into relationship and fellowship with God
* To help them become strong and mighty in Spirit
* To assist them in developing a Christian mind
* To enable them to think in a manner pleasing to God
* To train them in Christ-likeness
* To help the student demonstrate Christ-like characteristics while learning to appreciate personal God-given gifts
The Authority for such an education comes both from God's command that children be taught to love God and
place Him first in their lives, and from the fact that parents are responsible for the total education and training of
their children. At the parents' request, the Christian school, along with the Church, becomes partners in
providing this education. The Christian school is an extension of the Christian teaching provided by the home
and church. It serves the parents by helping to fulfill their responsibility of educating the child.
The following objectives stem from this philosophy:
I. For the spiritual growth of the students, the school seeks:
1. To teach the Bible as God's inspired Word and to develop attitudes of love and respect toward the Bible
2. To lead the pupil into a personal saving knowledge of Jesus Christ
3. To develop a desire to know and obey the will of God
4. To emphasize the importance of the local church and its task of evangelizing and discipleship
5. To encourage the development of self-discipline and responsibility based on respect for, and submission to, God and all
other authority
6. To teach the importance of becoming entrenched in God’s Word as it is the Bread of Life
II. For the student's personal and social development, the school aims:
1. To help the student develop his personality, based on a proper understanding of himself as a unique individual, created in
the image of God, to reach the fullest possible development of his own capabilities
2. To teach the students to treat everyone with love, respect, and honor
3. To lead the student into becoming a contributing member of society through submission to God’s authority
4. To develop proper attitudes toward marriage and the family and to promote the understanding required to establish God-
honoring homes
5. To promote physical fitness, good health habits, and wise use of the body as the temple of God
6. To impart Biblical attitudes discerning the temporary nature of material things and the eternal nature of the spiritual
III. For the student’s academic development, the school endeavors:
1. To promote high academic standards within the potential of the individual as uniquely created by God, and to help the
student realize his full academic potential
2. To help each student gain a thorough comprehension of the fundamental processes used in communicating with others
3. To teach and encourage the use of good study habits
4. To teach the student how to do independent research and to reason logically
5. To promote good citizenship through promoting understanding and appreciation of our Christian and American heritage of
freedom, human dignity and acceptance of authority
6. To discuss current affairs in all fields and relate them to God's plan for man
7. To produce an appreciation of the world we live in and an awareness of man's role in his environment
IV. Working with the family, the school desires:
1. To bring lost students to a saving knowledge of Christ
2. To aid families in Christian growth and to help them develop Christ-centered homes
3. To cooperate closely, as servants to the parents, in every phase of the student's development, especially as it relates to
the school program
4. To help the parents understand the school's purpose
5. To assist parents in keeping up with the changing culture, its effect on the home and its implications for their children
6. To promote regular attendance and involvement in the local church
7. To encourage parents to realize and show their responsibilities for the spiritual, moral and social education of their
children
8. For the student to become a contributing member of society who strives to serve others
STATEMENT OF FAITH
The following are the foundational beliefs on which Harbor Christian Academy rests. These beliefs will emphatically be taught
throughout all grade levels.
1. The Bible is the inspired, infallible Word of God. (II Peter 1:21) (II Timothy 3:16)
The Bible is our most important “textbook.” We want to impart its content to the children because it is the basis for all
truth; we want to be models of obedience to it, since first of all, God commands us to be obedient… then second because it
brings the blessings of God.
2. God is eternally existent in three persons; Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (I John 5:7) (Mathew 3:16-17)
God’s Word teaches this and we simply accept it by faith.
3. Jesus Christ was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin, and was God manifest in the flesh. (Matthew 1:18-25)
(Isaiah 7:14)
He, being sinless, came to redeem sinful mankind.
4. Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day according to the Scriptures. (I Peter 3:18) (I
Corinthians 15:1-4)
This is the Gospel of Christ which is the power of God unto salvation.
5. Jesus Christ will personally return in power and glory. (Acts 1:1) (I Thessalonians 4:16-18)
He will return to gather the redeemed unto himself.
6. Salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. (John 3:16) (Ephesians 2:8-9) (Acts 16:31)
Belief in Christ is the only condition of salvation according to God’s Word.
7. There is a literal heaven and hell. (Revelation 21:1-4) (Luke 16:19-31)
Heaven will be the eternal home of the redeemed, hell for the lost.
8. Those who have been saved should live a separate life, striving to please the Lord. (Romans 12:1-2) (II Corinthians 6:17)
We stress accountability. What we sow, we reap. Reinforcement is given to our children to teach them the great
law that we are responsible for our conduct.
The educational philosophy of Harbor Christian Academy is based on a God-centered view of truth as presented in the Bible.
Since God creates and sustains all things through His Son Jesus Christ, the universe and all life are dynamically related to
God for the purpose of glorifying Him. The entire process of education is seen as a means of directing students to fulfill
God's total purpose for their life by the following means:
* To bring the student into relationship and fellowship with God
* To help them become strong and mighty in Spirit
* To assist them in developing a Christian mind
* To enable them to think in a manner pleasing to God
* To train them in Christ-likeness
* To help the student demonstrate Christ-like characteristics while learning to appreciate personal God-given gifts
The Authority for such an education comes both from God's command that children be taught to love God and
place Him first in their lives, and from the fact that parents are responsible for the total education and training of
their children. At the parents' request, the Christian school, along with the Church, becomes partners in
providing this education. The Christian school is an extension of the Christian teaching provided by the home
and church. It serves the parents by helping to fulfill their responsibility of educating the child.
The following objectives stem from this philosophy:
I. For the spiritual growth of the students, the school seeks:
1. To teach the Bible as God's inspired Word and to develop attitudes of love and respect toward the Bible
2. To lead the pupil into a personal saving knowledge of Jesus Christ
3. To develop a desire to know and obey the will of God
4. To emphasize the importance of the local church and its task of evangelizing and discipleship
5. To encourage the development of self-discipline and responsibility based on respect for, and submission to, God and all
other authority
6. To teach the importance of becoming entrenched in God’s Word as it is the Bread of Life
II. For the student's personal and social development, the school aims:
1. To help the student develop his personality, based on a proper understanding of himself as a unique individual, created in
the image of God, to reach the fullest possible development of his own capabilities
2. To teach the students to treat everyone with love, respect, and honor
3. To lead the student into becoming a contributing member of society through submission to God’s authority
4. To develop proper attitudes toward marriage and the family and to promote the understanding required to establish God-
honoring homes
5. To promote physical fitness, good health habits, and wise use of the body as the temple of God
6. To impart Biblical attitudes discerning the temporary nature of material things and the eternal nature of the spiritual
III. For the student’s academic development, the school endeavors:
1. To promote high academic standards within the potential of the individual as uniquely created by God, and to help the
student realize his full academic potential
2. To help each student gain a thorough comprehension of the fundamental processes used in communicating with others
3. To teach and encourage the use of good study habits
4. To teach the student how to do independent research and to reason logically
5. To promote good citizenship through promoting understanding and appreciation of our Christian and American heritage of
freedom, human dignity and acceptance of authority
6. To discuss current affairs in all fields and relate them to God's plan for man
7. To produce an appreciation of the world we live in and an awareness of man's role in his environment
IV. Working with the family, the school desires:
1. To bring lost students to a saving knowledge of Christ
2. To aid families in Christian growth and to help them develop Christ-centered homes
3. To cooperate closely, as servants to the parents, in every phase of the student's development, especially as it relates to
the school program
4. To help the parents understand the school's purpose
5. To assist parents in keeping up with the changing culture, its effect on the home and its implications for their children
6. To promote regular attendance and involvement in the local church
7. To encourage parents to realize and show their responsibilities for the spiritual, moral and social education of their
children
8. For the student to become a contributing member of society who strives to serve others
STATEMENT OF FAITH
The following are the foundational beliefs on which Harbor Christian Academy rests. These beliefs will emphatically be taught
throughout all grade levels.
1. The Bible is the inspired, infallible Word of God. (II Peter 1:21) (II Timothy 3:16)
The Bible is our most important “textbook.” We want to impart its content to the children because it is the basis for all
truth; we want to be models of obedience to it, since first of all, God commands us to be obedient… then second because it
brings the blessings of God.
2. God is eternally existent in three persons; Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (I John 5:7) (Mathew 3:16-17)
God’s Word teaches this and we simply accept it by faith.
3. Jesus Christ was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin, and was God manifest in the flesh. (Matthew 1:18-25)
(Isaiah 7:14)
He, being sinless, came to redeem sinful mankind.
4. Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day according to the Scriptures. (I Peter 3:18) (I
Corinthians 15:1-4)
This is the Gospel of Christ which is the power of God unto salvation.
5. Jesus Christ will personally return in power and glory. (Acts 1:1) (I Thessalonians 4:16-18)
He will return to gather the redeemed unto himself.
6. Salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. (John 3:16) (Ephesians 2:8-9) (Acts 16:31)
Belief in Christ is the only condition of salvation according to God’s Word.
7. There is a literal heaven and hell. (Revelation 21:1-4) (Luke 16:19-31)
Heaven will be the eternal home of the redeemed, hell for the lost.
8. Those who have been saved should live a separate life, striving to please the Lord. (Romans 12:1-2) (II Corinthians 6:17)
We stress accountability. What we sow, we reap. Reinforcement is given to our children to teach them the great
law that we are responsible for our conduct.