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MISSION STATEMENT[ back to top ]
San Jacinto Christian Academy exists to assist parents in training young people to know and love Jesus Christ, to follow Him in life, and to become positive, productive members of the coming generation. 

ACCREDITATION [ back to top ]
San Jacinto Christian Academy holds membership in the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). In 1991, the Academy was accredited by meeting all of the requirements established by the Accrediting Commission of ACSI. Re-Accreditation was granted in 1997 and 2004. Accreditation is increasingly important in the complex world in which we live. Our desire is to see the doors of opportunity swing open as widely as possible for each student upon their graduation. This requires that we continue to pursue the highest levels of accountability and standards for excellence offered through accreditation.

ENROLLMENT [ back to top ]

SETTING [ back to top ]
The Academy is located on historic Sixth Street and contains over 200,000 square feet of classrooms, library, student center, lunchroom, gymnasium, playground, sport court, offices, auditorium, band hall, computer labs, and six convenient parking lots. 

DOCTRINAL BELIEFS [ back to top ]
San Jacinto Christian Academy, its Board of Directors, faculty, and staff hold and subscribe to a strong fundamental, evangelical statement of doctrine. The Academy was founded by a Baptist church and is governed by a Board and Administration of Bible-believing leaders; even so, the mission and focus of this institution is non-denominational. We believe denominational beliefs and preferences ought to be taught at church and in the home. The school will emphasize the traditional, fundamental, and historic essentials of Christian belief and practice, while emphasizing the need of a relationship with Christ and Christian growth.

NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY [ back to top ]
The Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all 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 or ethnic origin in administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship programs, athletic opportunities, or other school-administered programs.

ADMINISTRATION [ back to top ]
Superintendent: Mark McKnight
Pre-K Director: Delilah Bellar
Elementary Principal: Holly Hawkins
Middle School Principal: Diane Lindsey
High School Principal: Ray Cross
Athletic Director: Alexander Wright
Development Director: Susan Roberson
Director of Facilities and Food Service: Diane Honea
Comptroller: Kim Thompson

FACULTY [ back to top ]
The Academy follows the high standards set forth by ACSI for all degree requirements and teacher certifications as established by the Accreditation Commission.

ADMISSION [ back to top ]
Standards are set by the Board of Trustees. A family interview and student admissions testing are required. Generally, students scoring one year below grade level are not eligible for enrollment. Parents must sign doctrinal statements and church attendance agreements. Students in secondary grades must sign a Code of Conduct. Financial aid is available for economically disadvantaged students. 

PARENT SUPPORT [ back to top ]

• Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF)
• Parent Institute
• Athletic Booster Club
• Parent Service Policy/Parent Ministry
• Science/Technology Support Team

 SCHOOL HOURS [ back to top ]

Students may arrive no earlier than 7:30 a.m. Elementary and Middle School students remaining after 3:15 p.m. will be taken to Extended Session.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF SAN JACINTO CHRISTIAN [ back to top ]
Sometime near the beginning of 1981, David C. Walker, then pastor of San Jacinto Baptist Church, envisioned a Christian school ministry with a balanced emphasis on both discipleship and intellectual training. Men and women, teachers and parents, community leaders and small children joined together as the dream gave birth to San Jacinto Christian Academy. Classes were first held on September 2, 1982 for kindergarten through third grade.

Sarah Archer was the school's first principal. She charted a safe and prosperous course as the foundation of the school was laid. Her influence is still felt and appreciated today.

In 1991 the Academy received accreditation for Kindergarten through Grade 12. It was that same year that the school graduated its first senior class under the direction of principal Carl Swindell.

In September 1992, San Jacinto Christian became an independent Christian school, with an autonomous, self-perpetuating board of trustees. Under the leadership of the board and principal Clayton Hubbart, the current facilities were purchased in November 1992. The stage was set; the future of the Academy seemed limitless.

In July 1993, Michael R. Pinkston accepted the position of superintendent at San Jacinto Christian with the goal of forging a new vision with the board of trustees to take the Academy into the next century. Mr. Pinkston brought to our school a passion for God and a drive for high academic standards. He developed a dream that will continue to help our school chart a new course into the future.

In July 1994, San Jacinto Christian was greatly blessed and further strengthened by uniting with West Texas Christian School. Our future seemed bright with the addition of Russ Reneau as secondary principal. Students, their families, and some extremely dedicated teachers also came from West Texas Christian School.

In the July 2001, Wanda Shaeffer joined the administration team as the curriculum director/elementary principal. Wanda initiated programs to advance curriculum, dyslexia classes, Accelerated Reader, and many new traditions. There exists great admiration and appreciation by Patriot families for her leadership. Mike Fitzwater, M.Ed., picked up where Mrs. Shaeffer left off. Through the years, we have continued to grow a gifted and committed faculty who daily make the difference in students’ lives.

In July 2004, Bill Rehrer became our second Superintendent at a time when the greatest opportunities lie before us. Bill brought a wealth of experience and depth entering his twenty-fifth year of ministry in education. He was committed to several key priorities, which included: (1) preparing students to be servant-leaders; (2) nurturing and developing teachers; (3) delivering world-view teaching in the classroom; and (4) building excellence in music, sports and other student activities. Bill Rehrer faithfully served San Jacinto Christian Academy for one year. Bill, his wife and his daughters were suddenly killed in an automobile accident on July 8, 2005.

LOOKING FORWARD [ back to top ]
In February, 2006, Mark McKnight became our third Superintendent. Mark has a long history serving San Jacinto Christian as a board member and chairman of the board. Mark followed God's calling leaving the business workplace to lead San Jacinto Christian Academy. Mark is committed to maintaining the strong biblical foundation that our founders envisioned. Additionally, Mark will work to implement a bold vision including a major campus expansion project as well as an expanded academic program titled "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made."

In 23 years, San Jacinto Christian has grown from one man's dream to a new vision for this new millennium. With strong leadership, support from parents, and the blessing of God, San Jacinto promises to be one place that will make the difference in young people's lives. In turn, they will have the opportunity to make a difference in their generation. The Scripture, "Eye has not seen, nor ear has not heard, neither has it entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for them that love Him"
(1 Corinthians 2:9) is the promise of God we are experiencing in these great days of blessings!

DOCTRINAL STATEMENT [ back to top ]

1. We believe the Bible to be the inspired, infallible, authoritative, inerrant Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21).

2. We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Genesis 1:1;Matthew 28:19;John 10:30).

3. We believe in the deity of Christ (Matthew 3:17), His virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23), His sinless life (Hebrews 4:15; 7:26), His miracles (John 2:11), His vicarious and atoning death (1 Corinthians 15:3; Ephesians 1:7), His bodily resurrection (John 11:25; 1 Corinthians 15:4), His ascension to the right hand of the Father (Mark 16:19), and His personal return in power and glory (Acts 1:11; Revelation 19:11).

4. We believe in the absolute necessity of regeneration by the Holy Spirit for salvation because of the exceeding sinfulness of human nature, and that men are justified on the single ground of faith in the shed blood of Christ. Only by God's grace and through faith alone we are saved (John 3:16-19; John 5:24; Romans 3:23; 5:8-9; Ephesians 2:8-10; Titus 3:5).

5. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life, and they that are lost unto the resurrection of punishment (John 5:28-29).

6. We believe that man was created by a direct act of God in His image, not from previously existing life (Genesis 1:1,22,27; 1 Corinthians 11:7; James 3:9).

7. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13; Galatians 3:26-28).

8. We believe in the indwelling ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose presence the Christian is enabled to live a godly life (Romans 8:13-14; I Corinthians 3:16; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Ephesians 4:30; 5:18).

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION [ back to top ]
San Jacinto Christian Academy is a member of Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Member schools of ACSI make no distinction concerning an individual's race or ethnic background because we acknowledge there can be no preferential treatment with God (Romans 2:1). We are bound to extend our ministry to all we can reach, and we are to carry out our Lord's Great Commission (Matthew 28:19). ACSI, as an organization serving Christian schools, is dedicated to the establishment, philosophy, and promotion of fundamental Christian education around the world. It neither supports nor endorses the World or National Council of Churches, or any world, national, regional, or local organizations which give Christian recognition to nonbelievers or advocate a multi- faith union.

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION [ back to top ]
The ultimate goal of San Jacinto Christian Academy is to assist parents in producing young people to know and love Jesus Christ, to follow Him in life, and to become positive, productive members of the coming generation. This is accomplished by instruction in right thinking, good conduct, and clean living in light of the principles of God's Word.

Education and training of students are based upon the God-centered, Christian approach to education, rather than a man-centered humanistic approach. We believe the Christian traditional system educates the mind and builds character. It encourages competition, hard work, humility, and the value of living under a free enterprise system of government. Three of our central goals are:
1. To train up students to hide the Word of God in their hearts through Bible study, memorization, and application (Psalm 119:11);
2. To prepare students mentally by promoting high academic standards, good study skills, and the ability to think critically and evaluative from a Christian perspective (I Timothy 4:12);
3. To build character by training students to obey, to do right, to love God and country, and to always measure one's attitudes against principles in the Bible "lest any man spoil through philosophy and vain deceit" (Colossians 2:8).
4. To realize that all students are “fearfully and wonderfully made and the God has a unique plan and destiny for their lives. (Psalm 139)
All of these goals work in harmony to train students to become obedient to authority and the voice of God. Thus, when He places a calling upon their lives, they will be both spiritually and academically prepared to answer that call and ultimately become a useful instrument of the Lord.

We believe the content of Christian education must be in harmony with "whatsoever things are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report" (Philippians 4:8). The classroom method should be teacher-directed (Deut. 6:7) with the student acquiring knowledge through studying (2 Timothy 2:15), researching (John 5:39), reasoning (Isaiah 1:18), relating (Luke 24:27), and recording (3 John 12).

We believe the Scriptures give us the true view of God and man and their relationship. The Scriptures tell us that God is an orderly personality who created man and the universe and that He is the author of the order and reason reflected in His creation. Therefore, the Christian traditional system of education is rooted in teaching objective reality with absolutes, as opposed to subjective relativism. Because of this, all instruction is presented and interpreted in light of the precepts and prophecies of the written Word of God.

PHILOSOPHY OF CURRICULUM AND EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES [ back to top ]
San Jacinto Christian Academy exists because of the belief that all Christian parents should have the opportunity to give their child a quality education based on the Word of God. The school views itself as an extension of the Christian home.

SJCA teaches its students through a balanced curriculum in the academic, social, physical, and spiritual areas. The curriculum encourages a search for truth and knowledge that rests on the foundation of the written Word of God. The Bible is integrated into all areas of curriculum, which gives integrity and meaning to all subject areas. The Holy Spirit makes the teacher's instruction meaningful, useful, and practical. The goal of this approach is to produce students who possess a Christian mind and who can stand independently in their generation for the Lord.

The student is encouraged to reach his fullest potential in every area of life. The unique nature of each young person calls for us to nurture his or her independent thinking and creative ability under the Lordship of Christ. As a result, the student can become the kind of leader and servant who will carry a commitment to Christ and kingdom principles to the world.

The educational objectives of San Jacinto Christian Academy include the following:

1. The student develops a Christian view of the world from a Biblical perspective:
·Acknowledges the existence of the God of creation and revelation
· Recognizes the purpose of all God's creation is to glorify Him.
· Accepts Jesus Christ as revealed in Scripture as the mediator between God and man, the source of all wisdom and knowledge, the Creator, the Architect, and the Sustainer of all things; and personally accepts Jesus as both Savior and Lord, and matures in the Word of God.
· Accepts the Bible as the revealed Word of God, the ultimate authority for truth and the only reliable moral standard.
· Acknowledges the indwelling of the Holy Spirit that teaches and guides the believer to all truth.
· Evaluates knowledge in the light of Scriptural truth.
· Understands and is aware of the world of ideas and events which are influencing our contemporary culture in order to participate knowledgeably in our society.
· Supports the ministry and work of Christ's church.
· Understands how God has worked with man in all of world history.
" Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ." --Colossians 2:8

2. The student develops in spiritual growth and Christian character:
· Accepts the Bible as infallible, authoritative, and inerrant.
· Submits to Christ as Savior and Lord with a commitment to follow Him.
· Understands the role of the New Testament church in today's world.
· Accepts principles of Christian morality as a standard for making choices and decisions in life.
· Demonstrates strength and courage to stand for Biblical convictions about life issues.
· Develops a servant's heart and a willingness to minister to others.
· Acknowledges God as the provider of all material resources and accepts Biblical principles of stewardship.
· Shows initiative and perseverance in the completion of tasks.
· Demonstrates honesty with himself and in relationships with peers and authorities; shows an acceptance of the values of Christian integrity.
· Demonstrates a positive self-discipline in relationships with others.
" But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." --Matthew 6:33

3. The student develops proficiency and masters skill in academic disciplines:
· Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and an eagerness for lifelong learning.
· Demonstrates basic reading skills and exercises effective oral and written communication at appropriate levels of performance.
· Demonstrates skills in critical and evaluative thinking.
· Demonstrates skills in basic mathematic operations and problem-solving strategies; applies mathematical and scientific principles to everyday living and life goals.
· Acquires effective research skills and use of the scientific method.
· Displays knowledge of the American system of government at local, state, and national levels. Understands the importance of involvement in the American system of government.
· Recognizes the contributions of literature, art, and music in our society from a Christian perspective.
· Demonstrates an awareness of Christian contributions to the American way of life.
" Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom and with all thy getting get understanding. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee; she shall bring thee to honor when thou dost embrace her. She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace, a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee." --Proverbs 4:7-9

4. The student develops competency for positive social relations and a godly self-image:
· Appreciates the family as a God-ordained institution where Biblical roles are to be fulfilled and supports traditional family values including love, respect, and obedience to parents.
· Develops a balanced personality based on a proper understanding and acceptance of himself as God created him.
· Shows a positive respect for self and an awareness of who he is in Jesus Christ.
· Demonstrates a Christian attitude in relationships with others, including conflict- resolution according to Matthew 18 principles.
· Presents a positive attitude toward others and exhibits self-confidence.
· Learns to respond rather than react to life situations.
· Demonstrates a healthy attitude and appropriate adjustment toward mistakes and failure as well as success and achievement.
· Commits to principles of moral purity, abstinence before the life-long commitment of marriage, and a Biblical basis for establishing relationships.
· Demonstrates an understanding of the basic principles of physical fitness and health, and of the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit.
· Maintains good nutritional habits, good grooming, and personal hygiene.
· Develops godly priorities in time management and the wholesome use of leisure time.
"And thou shall love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength, this is the first commandment; and the second is like unto it thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. There is no other commandment greater than these." --Mark 12:30-31

5. The student develops a responsibility for citizenship:
· Shows respect for the rights, feelings, opinions, and properties of others.
· Abides by decisions of those in positions of authority.
· Exhibits loyalty to the American form of government with an attitude of patriotism.
· Understands the present world by knowing the history of the past and how God has moved in and through history.
· Develops an appreciation for the Christian heritage of America.
· Adopts the principles of citizenship and responsibility.
· Demonstrates a willingness to accept the need for change in the American way of life and to return to God as a nation.
" If My people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from Heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." --2 Chronicles 7:14

STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES [ back to top ]
San Jacinto Christian Academy students verify the levels of academic excellence taking place in the classroom through annual results on the Stanford Achievement Test (SAT). Although standardized test scores only measure one aspect of a student’s progress, these results help the school evaluate school-wide academic programs. Our efforts will continue in this pursuit for academic excellence for the students of the Academy.

BY-LAWS [ back to top ]
A copy of the By-Laws duly adopted by the Board of Trustees, which govern the operation and development of the Academy, is available upon request.

 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY & AUDIT [ back to top ]
Audited Financial Statements for the year ended July 31, 2007 was completed by Stewart, Martin, Dudley and Webb, P.C. A copy of such report remains on file and may be obtained upon request.