When we first started homeschooling we knew we wanted a direction for our school. We also wanted a place to refer to our purpose, to remember why we decided to leave public education to start with.
We also wanted a name, a mascot, and school colors. This would provide a sense of belonging. We decided we needed a mission statement.
If you have no idea where to start with a mission statement, you can take a look here at ours, which my husband made back in 2009. Our goals have not changed, so the mission statement remains the same now.
Kelley Christian Academy
Mission Statement
2011-2012
Isaiah 40:31
“…they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”
Family/Education Goals:
We plan to educate, inspire, motivate, provide spiritual emphasis, and instill the heart of a servant, in a Christ-centered environment.
Homeschooling:
Is A matter of our Christian spiritual conviction.
Statement of Purpose:
We believe that children are gifts from God (Psalm 127:3), and that parents are responsible for the training and education of the children God has entrusted to them (Ephesians 6:1-4). Each parent stands accountable to the Lord for the course that is charted, and the course that is followed.
Philosophy of Education:
Eclectic- “Choose the best, leave the rest.”
School Colors:
Black, Gold
Mascot:
American Bald Eagle
Our purpose and goals are easy to see, and we have a constant reminder of where we want homeschooling to take us. I hope you will make one as well, and include the whole family in coming up with yours!
