Jefferson Christian Academy seeks to provide a Christ-centered curriculum and program of activities utilizing the inspired counsel given to the church as well as appropriate secular theories in its implementation. Our philosophy is to teach the beliefs, ideals, and customs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, as well as to lead its students to ascertain and accept, in practice and sentiment, the mind and will of God as revealed in His word.

This unique educational approach is based on the belief of harmonious development of the spiritual, mental, physical, and social elements within each student. The school seeks to develop an attitude of service in each student. This concept of community is stressed in order to develop well-rounded members of a global society, and above all else, loyal, conscientious, Christians. JCA, in cooperation with the home and the church, accepts as its basic evangelistic tasks the spiritual and secular education of its students.

In cooperation with the Holy Spirit, the Mission of Jefferson Christian Academy is to foster in our students an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, as their foundation for service to God and Mankind in the temporal world of the present, and as their passport to wider service in the eternal world of the future.

This is accomplished through an integrated educational program that includes five distinct components: Spiritual/Ethical, Mental/Intellectual, Physical/Health, Vocational/Work, Social/Leadership

The vision of JCA is to assist students spiritually, mentally, socially, and physically to mature into young adults who reflect the image of their Maker. Our goal is to prepare young people to be literate, informed, responsible, and productive members of a global society who believe in service to others here on this earth while preparing for Christ’s soon return.

Spiritual

To help the students achieve a philosophy for life, and acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary for developing a mature Christian character that demonstrates such virtues as kindness, unselfishness, patience, integrity and loyalty to Bible doctrines.
To provide an atmosphere in which prayer, worship, devotion, faith experience, and appreciation for the Word of God are natural and sought after.
To use Christian principles in the development of their God given talents and to engage in voluntary participation and leadership in the public religious activities of the school.
To encourage cooperation with fellow students in promoting the spiritual life of the school.

Mental

To provide a strong academic foundation that will prepare the student for college and/or vocational training with an emphasis on skill development and Christian work ethics.
To encourage learning experiences that reflect Christian values.
To stimulate intellectual abilities, critical thinking, aesthetic values and talents, and a challenge for educational excellence.
To develop the abilities of thinking independently and coping with the practical problems of life.

Physical

To direct and encourage students to learn and implement basic health standards.
To teach students to enjoy wholesome outdoor recreation and daily physical activity.
To encourage students to exercise temperance, moderation, adequate and regular rest, and proper cleanliness.
To instill appreciation for the value and dignity of labor including punctuality, reliability, accuracy, thoroughness, and self-reliance.

Social

To teach students to manifest Christian attitudes of propriety, self-control, and self-discipline in all social relationships consistent with Biblical standards.
To encourage students to regard others as worthy of respect and consider others’ points of view.
To promote emotional maturity, social graces, a healthy cultural integration and the development of wholesome friendships.

Mission & Vision