At New Life Christian Academy, it is our sincere desire to come alongside parents to help each child reach the full potential for which they were created. Both parents and educators have a resposibility to train children up in Godly ways and give the the tools to achieve all that God has planned for them.
6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a Christ centered education for the children of Tooele that focuses on teaching the future adult, rather than simply the present child. We strive to partner with parents to raise up leaders who can think independently, lead fearlessly, and take on a troubled world with confidence.
Our mission is to assist parents in raising up adults who are:
Lovers of God – dedicated to putting God first in all that they do.
Grounded in truth – willing to speak truth to power, even within the limits of their own friend group.
Equipped – prepared for whatever call God has placed in their life
Self sufficient – able to provide for themselves and their families, and willing to contribute to the work of the church and betterment of their community.
Discerning – sensitive to the Holy Spirit, able to spot a false argument, a philosophical fallacy, or straw-man debate, and willing to remain steadfast in their commitment to God and His truth.
Bold – good communicators, able to write and speak the truth, making cohesive, cogent and timely arguments in defense of truth, to their friends, their colleagues, the community and to those in power.
Motivated – adults still in love with learning, determined, life-long learners who recognize their own responsibility to learn and grow in the Lord.
Micah 6:8 “…what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”
Educational Philosophy
We believe that every child learns at their own pace. We strive to create a positive learning environment where each child can succeed.
We believe children thrive in an environment where God is first and His word is studied daily. All other subjects are taught with His purpose in mind.
Our goal is to equip our students with the tools required to engage in the culture around them to defend the weak and oppose the oppression of the collective in truth and justice as dictated in Micha 6:8: “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”
Please partner with us in your child’s Godly education.
Spiritual Development
At New Life Christian Academy we do not treat spiritual issues as separate from the secular. It is our prayer that the Spirit of Christ shall flow naturally throughout every area of our school.
We follow the principle set down in Deuteronomy 6:5-7:
“you shall love the Lord Your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. and these words you shall diligently teach to your children, talk of them when you sit, when you walk, when you lie down, and when you rise up”.
Every aspect of the school day is influenced by Bible principles. This is evident in academics, discipline, relationships, and the overall atmosphere of the school. Bible instruction will be taught in every class. The Bible is a designated part of our curriculum. This incorporates prayer, Biblical instruction, application, and scripture memorization. All students will attend Chapel which will be held once a week.
One Room Schoolhouse Approach
We recognize that children advance in academics at varying rates. Rather than dividing our school into grade levels that focus solely on age, we will be using a “one-room-schoolhouse” approach to education that will allow all students to work at their own skill level while remaining with their peers. There will be no judgment about ability or skill level, only a desire to see each student progress, year over year, as they become who God has called them to be. To this end, at the beginning and end of each school year, every child will be given a skill assessment level that will help educators determine where that child may need extra assistance or additional challenges to help them advance in their education. Additional skill assessments throughout the year will track progress and help identify areas of struggle.
Special Needs – IEP Students
We recognize that each child is different and learns in different ways. However, there are some learning disabilities for which our staff will not be trained and capable of assisting. It is our desire to grow New Life Christian Academy to a place where we can employ specialists to handle every child’s need. But, in the beginning, we may or may not be able to provide the type of assistance a child requiring an IEP needs to succeed. Because we want every child to reach their full potential, we will be honest about our ability to come alongside you in educating your child with special needs. These questions can be addressed during the intake process. Both parents and educators will be a part of determining whether New Life Academy is the best fit for a student requiring special assistance.