WELCOME TO UNITED CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
OUR MISSION United Christian Academy Mission Statement The mission of United Christian Academy is to provide a Christ centered education to students K-12 from the Northeast Kingdom as well as internationally. We are a unique multi-denominational school with Catholic and Protestant students, faculty and staff. Our unity lies in requiring all families to be open to the Christian faith and desiring all students to come to a personal faith in Jesus Christ. UCA is seeking students who want to be challenged by high academic and moral standards, which include a commitment to community service. We strive to partner with families and to have them be active participants in all aspects of our school in order to bring about a sense of belonging in the educational process. Building students with godly character……
OUR VALUES
KINDERGARTEN THRU 6 TH GRADE Opening Morning recess - Side playground and parking lot Specials like PE, Art, Chapel, Music, Technology Kindergarten Pilgrims
OUR CURRICULUM Reading Buddies Focus on the basics Modified classical model - memorization Challenge to reach their highest potential Solid curriculum that is accredited Strong math, reading and writing Reading/math title teacher for extra help Kindergarten students learn cursive writing and are reading !
THE SPECIALS Physical education which includes the Jay Peak Ski Program for grades 4-12 (Member Benefits) Excellent art program Music – a musical at Christmas, music instruction, handbells Four Winds Science Program Technology - recipient of Netbooks for grades 4-6 through a grant from the Digital Wish program Opportunities to perform skits for special holidays Field Trips
LOWER SCHOOL CROWD PLEASERS Art Show Science Fair Cultural Arts Fair Christmas musical and handbell concert Talent show Field Day Science Fair
WHOLE SCHOOL CELEBRATIONS Veteran’s Day Celebration Red/Green Day at Christmas Red/White/Pink Day on Valentine’s Day Green Day on St. Patrick’s Day Dollar Dress Down days on Fridays Special Assemblies Red/Green Day
SCHOOL SPIRIT
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES Christmas project Haiti Kenya children – sponsor a student! River of Life camp spring clean up Nursing home visits and gifts
OUR COMMITMENT TO CHANGE – THE MOBIUS PROCESS Focus groups Renewal Leadership team