Overview of PCA
Dear Friend:
Whether you
are new to the area or just want to explore your options, we
greatly appreciate your interest in Prattville Christian
Academy (PCA). There
are a number of educational opportunities available to young
people in our area, and it is our hope that you will find PCA
to be the right choice for you and your family.
Let us take this opportunity to tell you who we are,
where we’ve been, and where we are going.
Prattville Christian Academy is a private, independently
incorporated organization dedicated solely to providing
academic excellence in a caring Christian environment.
All faculty and staff are faithful
Christians. Prattville
Christian Academy is not under the direction of any church but
is controlled by an independent board of Christian directors.
Unlike some
private schools, our funding does not come from a large
foundation or a single group that dictates our decisions.
Instead, we are exclusively funded by tuition and fees
gathered from students and by private donations from people
like you who are interested in developing a strong Christian
school in our area. This
helps us to be more flexible and responsive to the needs
immediately facing our students and their families.
Our mission at PCA is to glorify God by inspiring qualified students
to excel academically, physically, and spiritually, thereby
preparing them for future success, whether in higher education
or other endeavors. The children of today will be the leaders
of tomorrow, and our aim is to make the world of tomorrow a
place that is full of hope and security.
Prattville
Christian Academy is committed to building faith in God, love
of His Word, and respect for His creation.
We are committed to providing a quality,
Christ-centered, Bible-based education in a caring Christian
environment, with emphasis on the individual and the
importance of the family.
We are committed to preparing qualified students for
future success without preference to gender, race, or national
origin.
We seek to
nurture the spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and
physical growth of each student.
We believe that learning in a Christian environment
helps to fulfill not only academic needs, but also promotes
self-awareness, confidence, and a strong conviction to live
for God. These qualities are hallmarks of the well-adjusted child and
it is what we strive for at PCA every day.
Accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
(SACS) and the Alabama Independent School Association
differentiates PCA from many other private schools in the
area. Credits
earned at PCA are completely transferable to any other public
school as well as colleges/universities.
Caring, state-certified teachers are foremost among the many
benefits that a PCA education can provide.
PCA has been blessed to attract the interest of some of
the most talented and devoted teachers in this area.
From this group, we have chosen those teachers whose
hearts and minds were most completely focused on helping
children to obtain maximum results not only in the classroom,
but also in life. Much
has been asked of this faculty and they have delivered every
time. With a
tremendous combination of youth and experience, we believe that
our teachers are second to none.
The PCA course of study uses various curriculums including
traditional classes in math, language arts, social studies, and
science. We utilize recognized curriculum taught with a Christian perspective, which
demonstrates quality and structural flexibility.
In addition to core academics, PCA offers instruction in
physical education and the liberal arts, such as music, art,
drama, and foreign language. Bible class, as well as chapel, is part of each student’s
day. Prattville
Christian Academy does not offer a special education program.
Our Counseling Center is one of the finest in the area and is
staffed by a licensed social worker with a master’s degree.
It provides both counseling and guidance services to all
students with an emphasis on college preparation for graduating
seniors.
Computer
technology provides PCA students with opportunities that are
unparalleled in the Autauga-Elmore area. We are pleased to offer
the "Futurekids" curriculum, whereby students are
guided by a specially trained, state-certified instructor in
areas such as word processing, internet education and research,
database creation, and publishing. This unique program is
designed to enhance learning for students at every level, in
conjunction with the academic curriculum set forth by the
teachers. The program is offered on a weekly basis, and the
computer lab is also available during the week for individual
enrichment, composition, and research. Dr. Mac Adkins, a
member of the PCA Board of Directors, provides leadership in the
area of the integration of technology into the curriculum.
Dr. Adkins was one of the authors of The
Alabama Course of Study: Technology which is used by all
public schools in the state of Alabama.
Athletics are a very important part of our goal of nurturing the
overall development of PCA students.
PCA offers daily physical education classes for all
students. In the
fall months, students participate in the rigorous Presidential
Fitness Testing, the goal of which is to test and improve the
total physical fitness of students. As a member of the Alabama Independent School
Association Conference, PCA also offers interscholastic athletic
competition for boys and girls in the 7th through 12th
grades in such sports as football, volleyball, basketball, soccer,
softball, baseball, golf, and track.
Prattville Christian Academy is quickly building a
reputation for fielding spirited and successful athletic teams.
Our location provides easy access from most anywhere in the
Prattville/Millbrook area and is just minutes from Montgomery,
Clanton, and Wetumpka.
Conveniently yet quietly located on Old Farm Lane just off I-65
and in between Highway 14 and Cobbs Ford Road, our facility
provides a safe and efficient academic environment.
An investment into the life of a young person yields countless
benefits for years to come.
The cost of a quality education is in some ways more than
the cost of a mediocre education, but in other ways, it is much
less. A solid
education can be obtained at many of the schools in our area,
but after comparing the cost-to-benefit ratio at PCA, our
conviction to provide a quality education at a reasonable and
competitive price has been reaffirmed.
Extended care services:
Before-school
care is available
from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. each day.
Students arriving between 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. are
supervised in the lunchroom by our before-care staff.
Participation in the program may be on a regular,
infrequent, or emergency basis as needed.
Students are supervised between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
at no charge.
After-school
care is
available from 3:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. each day. Our after school staff supervises the students in a loosely
structured, safe setting that allows children to more fully
explore classroom materials, catch up on homework, or spend
additional time playing with friends.
Participation in the program may be on a regular,
infrequent, or emergency basis as needed.
We want to hear from you! If
you are interested in learning more about our program,
particularly as it relates to your child, we would be glad to
have you make an appointment with our President to come by at
your convenience. We
will answer any questions you may have and provide you a guided
tour of our facilities.
Our hope is that you share our excitement as we anticipate the
growth of Prattville Christian Academy in the 2005-2006 school
year and for years to come.
We are looking for students from families who share our
dreams for this community and are willing to join us in our
quest to make those dreams a reality.
You will find more information about our school at
www.prattvillechristianacademy.com.
If you are interested in making PCA the school for your children, please
call. We are
available at (334) 285-0077.
In His Service,
Ron Mitchell
Director
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