ALGOMA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
  • Home
    • About ACS
    • Our Staff >
      • Administration
      • Elementary (Pre-K-6)
      • Secondary (7-12)
      • Support Staff
      • Employment Opportunities
    • Statement of Faith
    • Spiritual Life
    • Admissions
    • International Student Program
    • FAQ's
    • Historical Infectious Disease Information
    • Contact Us
  • Academics
    • Academics
    • Elementary >
      • Pre-K & Kindergarten >
        • Kindergarten Projects
      • 1st Grade >
        • First Grade Projects
      • 2nd Grade >
        • Second Grade Projects
      • 3rd Grade >
        • Third Grade Projects
      • 4th Grade >
        • Fourth Grade Projects
      • 5th Grade >
        • Fifth Grade Projects
      • 6th Grade >
        • Sixth Grade Projects
    • Secondary >
      • Bible
      • English
      • Mathematics
      • Physical Education
      • Science
      • Social Studies
      • Spanish
    • The Arts >
      • Art
      • Computer Science
      • Drama
      • Music & Band
    • Guidance
    • Ignitia
  • Athletics
    • Athletics
    • Fall Sports >
      • Boys Soccer
      • Girls Volleyball
    • Winter Sports >
      • Boys Basketball
      • Girls Basketball
    • Spring Sports >
      • Boys Baseball
      • Girls Soccer
    • ACS Athletics COVID19 Procedures
    • ACS Athlete Forms
    • Homeschool Athletic Packet
  • Daycare
    • Daycare
    • Infant Room
    • Little Knights
    • Toddler Room
    • Preschool/Latchkey Room
  • ACS Parents
    • Parents
    • Resources
    • Board & Committees
    • Finance
    • TRIP - RaiseRight
    • Life Together
    • Emergency Drill Log
  • Supporting ACS
    • Giving Tuesday
    • Donations
    • 20th Annual Auction
    • Project Luke 9
    • RaiseRight - TRIP
    • Business Sponsors - KNIGHTS CLUB
  • Alumni
  • Home
    • About ACS
    • Our Staff >
      • Administration
      • Elementary (Pre-K-6)
      • Secondary (7-12)
      • Support Staff
      • Employment Opportunities
    • Statement of Faith
    • Spiritual Life
    • Admissions
    • International Student Program
    • FAQ's
    • Historical Infectious Disease Information
    • Contact Us
  • Academics
    • Academics
    • Elementary >
      • Pre-K & Kindergarten >
        • Kindergarten Projects
      • 1st Grade >
        • First Grade Projects
      • 2nd Grade >
        • Second Grade Projects
      • 3rd Grade >
        • Third Grade Projects
      • 4th Grade >
        • Fourth Grade Projects
      • 5th Grade >
        • Fifth Grade Projects
      • 6th Grade >
        • Sixth Grade Projects
    • Secondary >
      • Bible
      • English
      • Mathematics
      • Physical Education
      • Science
      • Social Studies
      • Spanish
    • The Arts >
      • Art
      • Computer Science
      • Drama
      • Music & Band
    • Guidance
    • Ignitia
  • Athletics
    • Athletics
    • Fall Sports >
      • Boys Soccer
      • Girls Volleyball
    • Winter Sports >
      • Boys Basketball
      • Girls Basketball
    • Spring Sports >
      • Boys Baseball
      • Girls Soccer
    • ACS Athletics COVID19 Procedures
    • ACS Athlete Forms
    • Homeschool Athletic Packet
  • Daycare
    • Daycare
    • Infant Room
    • Little Knights
    • Toddler Room
    • Preschool/Latchkey Room
  • ACS Parents
    • Parents
    • Resources
    • Board & Committees
    • Finance
    • TRIP - RaiseRight
    • Life Together
    • Emergency Drill Log
  • Supporting ACS
    • Giving Tuesday
    • Donations
    • 20th Annual Auction
    • Project Luke 9
    • RaiseRight - TRIP
    • Business Sponsors - KNIGHTS CLUB
  • Alumni

why christian education?

10/11/2018

 
AN OPEN LETTER FROM AN ALUMNI FAMILY:

When we were faced with the decision of where to send our oldest to kindergarten, we wanted to be very intentional about our choice.  Though we had both graduated from Algoma Christian School, we felt the desire to explore other options and see where God and God alone was leading us to send her.

We already felt that based on her personality, homeschooling would not be a good choice for us at that time.  So we began to research the various educational options in our area.  Since moving was not out of the question, we looked into several area public schools as well as charter schools, various Christian schools, and even a local classical academy.  Though each option offered various "good" qualities, we kept coming back to one thing: filters.  How much will we be able to filter out there?

Then we would come back to the option of Christian education.  Though we knew the teachers would not be perfect and the children would be no different, we also knew that the filters that would be required at other institutions would not be necessary at Algoma.  We could trust that Biblical truth and grace would be behind everything that was taught here.  From teaching the truth of Creation in the classroom to encouraging Biblical principles for conflict resolution, each aspect would be building our child's foundation of faith. 

No matter how many programs were offered at other schools, that foundation could not be surpassed.  No matter how much we could save financially at other schools, nothing was more valuable than that foundation in our child's heart.

Our children will grow up in the world.  This we know.  No matter how hard we try, we will never be able to shield them from the effects of living in this fallen world.  But, we do have the extraordinary opportunity to equip them with a foundation of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and in His  Word.  Christian Education stands with us, not against us, in this process, and for that we will be eternally grateful.

​
Victoria Addington link
3/31/2022 09:40:09 am

It was fascinating to know that you use biblical principles to build a child's foundation of faith. My daughter wants to enroll in a private Christian school since she wants to be closer to her faith. I will make sure to look for a private Christian school near our place that provides the most optimal teaching approach.

Mia Evans link
10/11/2022 12:58:53 am

I like that you talked about how biblical principles would be taught in a Christian school to learn about conflict resolution and the truth about creation. I would love my future kids to learn about that, because I think being grounded with spiritual lessons can make us better people. So I will definitely choose a school that focuses on that aspect aside from helping my future children excel academically.


Comments are closed.

“Children are a reward from him” Psalm 127:3b
​


School
Wee Knights Childcare

Hours

M-F: 7:45 am -3:30​ pm
M-F: 6am - 6pm

Phone                               Email

616-678-7480                            acs@algomachristian.net                      
616-678-5399                            weeknights@algomachristian.net                          ​