Well, we are now officially 3/4's of the way through this school year! This has been a busy year, yet it seems hard to believe we're heading into the final quarter.
The 3rd nine week grading period ended last Thursday, which means it's time for the report cards to go home. It's also time for Honor Roll Chapel, which is one of my favorite chapels to conduct. The elementary students particularly light up when their name is called. It's exciting to see them line up on the platform and proudly hold their certificates!
Part of the thrill of these chapels is seeing the many parents who come to celebrate their success. Children, like the rest of us, enjoy knowing that others delight in them. This is true whether they receive an award or not.
If you as a parent are not able to come to Honor Roll Chapel, please be sure to honor your student in some way. Simply looking at the report card with your child and praising him or her for progress made will inspire continued effort.
Join us in celebrating their success!
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Saturday, March 27, 2010
A Big Open House
This last week was our annual Open House. To be honest, I didn't have much to compare it to. Last year was my first one at SHCA where there were about a half dozen new families in attendance. From what I was told that was about average for Open House attendance.
This year we met about twenty new families who came to check out the Academy! Prospective students and parents seemed excited to hear about the school and the many possibilities that await them here. Having more students will make for a great school year as many of the families are looking for a Christian education for their children. This is good news because it's what we're all about!
I am asking all of our friends to pray with us regarding next year's enrollment. We are praying for a specific number of students, but even more than that we are praying for God to send us students from Christian homes who want to please Him with their lives. I'll keep you posted on the progress as you keep up the prayers!
This year we met about twenty new families who came to check out the Academy! Prospective students and parents seemed excited to hear about the school and the many possibilities that await them here. Having more students will make for a great school year as many of the families are looking for a Christian education for their children. This is good news because it's what we're all about!
I am asking all of our friends to pray with us regarding next year's enrollment. We are praying for a specific number of students, but even more than that we are praying for God to send us students from Christian homes who want to please Him with their lives. I'll keep you posted on the progress as you keep up the prayers!
Just the FACCS!
This last Friday was a great day for SHCA High School students! After weeks of preparation, anticipation, and I'm sure some exasperation, the day finally came to load the bus and head to Jacksonville for the annual Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (FACCS) High School Fine Arts Competition. I know that's a mouthful, but here's how it breaks down.
The competition started out as a fine arts event with students competing in various speech and musical venues. Today it has grown to include visual arts, academic testing, science fairs, and writing skills. SHCA students competed in many different competition groupings and came home with seven (7) awards!
We're not only proud of the teenagers for their demonstrated abilities in so many areas, but I have to say that we are truly blessed with a great group of students. They made the trip so enjoyable for the adults because they were responsible along the way. We managed to stay rigth on schedule due to their diligence and cooperation. Thank you, teens, for your great attitudes!
Parents, you are to be commended for the huge role you play in your student's life. You have worked to create a level of obedience that your child has come to accept for him/herself. We value your partnership and look forward to many more trips as successful as this one!
The competition started out as a fine arts event with students competing in various speech and musical venues. Today it has grown to include visual arts, academic testing, science fairs, and writing skills. SHCA students competed in many different competition groupings and came home with seven (7) awards!
We're not only proud of the teenagers for their demonstrated abilities in so many areas, but I have to say that we are truly blessed with a great group of students. They made the trip so enjoyable for the adults because they were responsible along the way. We managed to stay rigth on schedule due to their diligence and cooperation. Thank you, teens, for your great attitudes!
Parents, you are to be commended for the huge role you play in your student's life. You have worked to create a level of obedience that your child has come to accept for him/herself. We value your partnership and look forward to many more trips as successful as this one!
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