ABOUT EFC Download our 07/08 Student Handbook Here MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of Erie First Christian Academy is to partner with parents to educate tomorrow’s leaders in developing a world-view that is distinctively Christian. VISION STATEMENT The vision of Erie First Christian Academy is to impact the community by producing individuals whose lives exemplify Biblical insight, moral integrity, and academic excellence.
PURPOSE AND PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATIONWe recognize that God has ordained the home as primarily responsible for the training of children, and the purpose of Erie First Christian Academy shall be to complement the home by partnering with and not taking the place of parents in this training. Our teachers seek to be proper role models so that the home and school reinforce each other. Erie First Christian Academy’s educational philosophy is based upon a God-centered view of truth as it is presented in the Bible. The Scripture explains man’s fallen nature and the need for regeneration through the acceptance by faith of Jesus’ redemptive act upon the cross. The entire process of Christian education is seen as a means used by the Holy Spirit to impart to each student a Biblical world view, to bring the student into fellowship with God, and to develop a Christ-like attitude toward all things. It is our desire that each individual student grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18). As educators we challenge them to ask, “What is God’s purpose for my life?” At EFCA our purpose is to provide each student with the opportunity to develop and excel spiritually, intellectually, socially, culturally, and physically through a quality educational program to help the student answer that question. Spiritual Development To present a spiritual climate that encourages and enables each student to integrate Christian truth successfully into every area of living. Intellectual Development To provide an academic culture which encourages each student to excel in Math, Language, and the Sciences; to nurture excellence in communication and research and to equip the student with the skills necessary to make knowledgeable, mature, and wise decisions. Social Development To impart to each student, through learning opportunities and experiences, the social and interactive skills necessary to excel in today’s society; to stimulate an understanding and deep appreciation for the privileges, rights, and responsibilities of living in a democracy. Cultural Development To promote an appreciation for and creativity in the arts; to advance in each student a true appreciation, understanding and acceptance of cultural patterns which are different from their own. Physical Development To give opportunity to each student to learn and practice those physical skills needed for the successful participation in and enjoyment of athletic activities; to provide opportunities for development in physical performance skills.
STATEMENT OF FAITH We believe the following truths:
CORE VALUES
A BRIEF HISTORY OF EFCA Erie First Christian Academy was founded as a non-denominational Christian school under the umbrella of First Assembly of God, Erie, Pennsylvania, in 1992. It was agreed the school, initially named First Assembly Christian Academy, would open its doors for the 1993-94 school year and would include a half-day three-year-old pre-school class, a half-day four-year-old pre-school, and a half-day kindergarten. Every year thereafter, a grade was added, one at a time, up through the twelfth grade. In 2005 our name was changed slightly to reflect the community we serve (Erie), the organization we are partnered with (First), the fact that we are centered in Christ (Christian), and the type of institution we are (Academy). On June 9, 2006, we celebrated as a complete K-12 academic institution with our first senior class graduation as Erie First Christian Academy.
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