The Portrait of a Graduate

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Intentionality Produces Results

Our educational vision for our students is comparative to the painting of a portrait. We are intentional on what we feel God wants that outcome to be.. When our students graduate, we envision that each one will possess certain portrait qualities that God reveals in His Word. We hope and pray that our students graduate from Praise Academy with . . .

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A Trained Mind

  • Academically prepared to follow God’s calling on his or her life
  • Exhibits a reverence and respect for God (Proverbs 9:10)
  • Possesses a biblical worldview (2 Corinthians 10:5)
  • Displays learning with purpose.
  • Possesses a mind open to critical thinking and ideation (Ephesians 2:10).
  • Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Has the ability to work  independently or in a group.
  • Knows his/her areas of personal giftedness and interests
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A Discipled Heart

  • Possesses a supreme and incomparable love for Christ (Luke 14:26-36, Matthew 10:32-37)
  • Seeks a lifestyle of sacrificial obedience to Christ (Matthew 11:29-30; Matthew 10:25, Luke 9:23, Galatians 2:20)
  • Exhibits values shaped by the Gospel instead of the world.
  • Recognizes they are image bearers of Christ and seeks to see others through the eyes of God.
  • Embraces the authority of Scripture and develops an understanding of God’s
  • Word as the blueprint for his/her daily life (Deuteronomy 30:15-16, John 8:31-32, Hebrews 5:11-14).
  • Engages in reflective practices and biblical conflict management.
  • Possesses a sensitivity of heart that allows them to grow from errors and seek reconciliation.
  • Able to share his or her faith broadly and boldly.
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A Transformed Purpose & Perspective

  • A desire to follow the leadership of Christ (Luke 9:57-62, Colossians 3:23-24)
  • Motivated to have an impact on his or her world for Christ(Matthew 15:18-27).
  • Confidence that God has a plan for his or her life
  • A demonstration of the love and attitude of Christ through selflessness and servanthood (Philippians 2:2-3)
  • Understands that he or she is a steward of God and has been entrusted with different gifts and abilities (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
  • Able to see and experience the goodness of the created world.
  • A recognition that everything they are and possess are from God (John 14:27-33).

Partnering With You To Make Kingdom-Minded Graduates

Praise Academy is a place where faith inspires love, life, and learning. We are growing disciples to make disciples through Christian education (Matthew 28:19). Our philosophy is anchored by three distinct pillars: Christ (Colossians 2:3, 6-10), Self-Worth (Psalm 139:13-16; Jeremiah 29:11), and Academics (Colossians 2:3; Proverbs 4:5, 7; Proverbs 9:10). Our unflinching mission is to partner with Christian families by providing a Christ centered educational system where students can achieve academic excellence, a life long commitment to Christ, and a passion for success.
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Learn More About Praise Academy

Praise Christian Academy equips students in grades PreK3–12 through a Christ-centered, college preparatory education that emphasizes academic excellence, biblical truth, critical thinking, and servant leadership.

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What We Believe
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The Portrait of a Graduate
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