Raleigh Christian Academy - Educational Philosophy

Educational Philosophy

RCA states its educational philosophy to be as follows:

"Raleigh Christian Academy operates with a traditional philosophy towards education meaning that:

• 1. The teacher is in charge of the classroom.
• 2. The teacher is responsible for providing a structured atmosphere of order in which the students will learn.
• 3. The teacher has the authority to administer discipline to each child.
• 4. Homework is assigned regularly and expected to be completed on time.
• 5. Our textbooks are God-centered, teaching spiritual truths, morality, and patriotism.
• 6. The curriculum is paced for the average student.
• 7. Drill work and memorization are key tools in instruction.
• 8. Reading is taught by phonics.
• 9. The teacher is professional in manner, but servant-minded.
• 10. True learning takes place in this order: 1st Control, 2nd Communication, 3rd Learning
• 11. Rules and standards are not obsolete and outdated.
• 12. God’s Word is truth.

We are in opposition to progressive education in which the emphasis is upon the following:

• 1. Questioning the answers
• 2. Experimentation
• 3. The innate goodness of man
• 4. The suppressive nature of discipline
• 5. The relativity of all things (including morals)
• 6. Omitting God and his Word from the educational process

We hold that Christian education is a mandate from God to the Christian family (Matthew 28:18-20). Because of Scripture verses like Proverbs 19:27; 22:6; Deuteronomy 6:69; Colossians 2:8, we feel we must provide an atmosphere more conducive to the precepts of the Bible. We support parents that teach their children morals, such as truthfulness, purity, honesty, patriotism, faithfulness, and a high regard for standards. Every subject is taught in light of Bible truth. We accept God’s Word as the final authority. Our school is a ministry and a part of Beacon Baptist Church. We exist because of our church, and we operate in harmony with our other church ministries."