Parents and
students should be committed to the mission and statement of faith before
enrolling. You are welcome to discuss any of these tenets with us to determine
if you are able to fully support this partnership.
PCA will
generally enroll students who are average or above average in ability and
achievement. If we believe we have the resources in staffing and facilities, we
will do our best to accommodate special needs. Please be aware, however, that
resources are limited, and if we cannot fully serve your child, we will
recommend enrollment in another setting with necessary resources and staff.
An admissions
exam and interview are required, along with reference checks, to determine a
student's potential for success at PCA.
Pittsburgh Christian Academy admits students of any race, color,
national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and
activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national and ethnic origin in administration of its hiring policies,
educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, athletic, and other
school-administered programs.
Expected Behaviors
All PCA
Students, staff, volunteers, parents, and guardians are expected to follow
these principles:
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Be Present
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Be Respectful
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Be Kind
Conflicts
should be resolved according to the principles outlined in Matthew 18: 15 – 18,
with the appropriate help and disciplinary guidance of instructors and
administrators.
All members
of our community should show continual progress in the following
characteristics:
Christ-Centeredness
PCA is a
Christ-centered school. We seek to know Jesus, be led by His Word and Spirit,
and be shaped by the Gospel.
Discipleship
We are
distinguished by Christ’s redemptive discipleship. A disciple imitates and shares
the mindset of the Savior (2 Cor. 3:16). Our teachers exemplify the
Christ-centered life, teaching all subjects within the authority and context of
Christ as preeminent and transforming all Creation, including our lives. We
foster prayer for and with one another as we draw closer to Christ and our PCA
family.
Academic
Focus
Jesus sets
the standards for excellence and with Him as our example, we offer distinctive
academic programs from a Biblical perspective. Students learn to think
critically and creatively, to communicate ideas, and to cooperate with one
another within a biblical worldview.
Community
Outreach
We are a
relational community in which every member is known and loved. We endeavor to
form purposeful partnerships with teachers, students, our families, and local
churches. These relationships nurture and encourage our students through
Biblical teaching and Christ-like examples. Our goal is to see students become
servants of Christ in the school, the church, the community, and the world.