School Philosophy
The philosophy of RiverWalk Christian Academy emphasizes the interrelationship of three institutions the home, the church, and the school – working together for the betterment of the child. First at RiverWalk Christian Academy, it is our firm conviction that proper training begins at home. The home was the first institution that God set on earth, and it is where the child first learns set patterns of behavior. Each child learns to respond to discipline and authority as he reacts to the controls and guidelines of the mother and father. He also learns how to respond to other individuals either by playing with the other children in his family or with those who live nearby. It is in the home where the child learns a value system of right and wrong. When a child is taught proper discipline and respect in the early years at home, he is then ready to be educated and to develop the skills necessary for him to face life successfully.
Second, it is the conviction that God has also established His Church as the institution directly responsible for the winning of the unsaved to Christ and the exhorting and training of the saved. This includes the teaching of Biblical principles of living as found in the Holy Scriptures. We believe that the Bible describes the local church as a body of born again believers led by a pastor under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, we affirm that Christian children must be taught respect for God, His Word, and the Biblical principle of His Word, and that children should live by these principles.
Third, it is our conviction that a school is an institution for the educating and training of children. A school should provide both an environment and a curriculum conducive to effective learning. We believe that, as a Christian school, it is our responsibility to build Christian character in our students. It is our philosophy that the traditional approach to education is the best method of education and we practice traditional education in all of our classes.
We believe that a child should be trained to do right because it is right to do right and not do so just for rewards. We believe that is a natural need of children to be disciplined and corrected and that they need well defined boundaries governing their behavior. The teachers in our classrooms are the authority and must be upheld and respected by the students and their parents. We expect our students to be honest and to exercise personal initiative in class work and homework. Every student must show respect and must obey in attitude and action certain definite rules which are set forth in this handbook.
Please read and familiarize yourself with the rules and policies set forth in this handbook and make sure your student does the same. If you cannot support and practice these policies, we advise you look for a school whose policies and programs you can support.
RiverWalk Christian Academy reserves the privilege of setting and maintaining its own standards for student conduct, dress, cleanliness, and scholarship. The school maintains the right to suspend or expel any student who violates the rules, policies, or standards of conduct outlined in this handbook, or any other rules of conduct as defined by the administration.
Accreditation
RiverWalk Christian Academy is a non-public private school registered with the Florida Department of Education and the Seminole County Board of Education.
We are a member of the Church of God Association of Christian Schools (CGACS).