The Mission Statement

Do you know what your goal for homeschooling is? Is it for your child to have the best academics possible? Do you have spiritual goals that come before all else for home education?

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.

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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

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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!

Reasons NOT to Homeschool

There are a lot of things that I wanted to be when I grew up - but being a wife, a mother, and teacher were not in my plans.

I did not intend to get married.
After meeting the man of my dreams, I did.

I did not intend to become a momma.
After struggling with infertility & miscarriages, I did.

I did not intend to homeschool my girls.
I am.

I have no problems with public education.  Both my parents were teachers.  I have friends who are teachers.  We knew private schools were not an option for us, so we planned on sending the girls to the quaint little school across the street from our house.  It's a good, solid school system. The student to teacher ratio is excellent.  The test scores are good.

I am not good at math or science. I love music and literature, but can't stand art.  At all.  The thought of teaching Algebra makes me shiver.  Let's not even talk about biology.  

It would be nice to have a few hours to myself.  To have a clean house and be caught up on laundry.  To be able to run out and meet a friend for lunch without kids.  To sit and knit, or scrapbook or sew without interruption.  To shower on a daily basis.

Why do I homeschool?

The answer is simple.  I love our girls.  I love watching their faces light up when they finally understand a concept.  I love watching them bond over play dough and trains.  I love listening to Sophie sing the ABC song with Bella doing her best to keep up. 

THIS is what I was meant to do when I grew up.  To train up my girls in the ways they should go.  To teach them to follow the paths laid before them, especially when we are walking by faith.

Will you walk this path with me?  What made you decide to homeschool?

I am a pastor's wife and momma to our 2 miracle girls Sophie & Isabelle.  We are a licensed foster home for medically fragile infants and are hoping to add one or more of these precious children to our forever family.  I love talking about God's grace and love with people of all ages!  I blog about our crazy blessed life at OurGoodLife and would love to have you stop by and visit.  You can also find me on Twitter @AurieGood.