Philosophy of Education

WE BELIEVE that all truth is God’s truth, and that God has inerrantly and infallibly revealed His truth in the Bible. Furthermore, we believe that the Bible conveys truth in every area of life, including all academic disciplines. Vidalia Heritage Academy exists to serve and nurture children whose purpose for attending the school is to apply Christianity to every area of life. Our desire is to lift up Jesus Christ in our community.

WE BELIEVE that children belong to God. Parents are primarily responsible for their children to be raised in the nurture and admonition of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4). One day, parents will be held accountable for their ultimate influence upon the life and character of their children. Vidalia Heritage Academy serves as an extension of the Christian home and not as a substitute for parental authority in the formation of a child’s Christian values. Parents may call on the resources of the church and school to augment this effort, but they are to remain a vital part of this extended education.

WE BELIEVE first and foremost in the child’s education should be the encouragement and development of his/her Christian character. Without Christian character, all knowledge is useless and without foundation for application. Therefore, our primary goal in educating our children is to help them become more like Jesus Christ. Education that fails to do this will be unsuccessful in providing our world with what it needs most: men and women who are mighty in spirit and strong in character.

WE BELIEVE that, as Creator, God’s character and point of view on all matters establishes what is true and what is not true. Therefore, there is a distinct Christian worldview that encompasses all areas of life. Every curricular area is founded on the absolutes of God’s Word and acknowledges the preeminence of Christ in all things. Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, teachers seek to relate truths from a Christian worldview.

WE BELIEVE that, as Christian educators, we are committed to strive for excellence in education. The school should encourage within students a love of learning and the motivation to excel in their studies. However, in that God gives different gifts and even the same gifts in different measure to children, each child should be given individual attention based on the subject matter at hand. We will strive to develop salt-of-the-earth statesmen, philosophers, scientists, artisans, theologians, homemakers, scholars, and tradesmen who will be equipped to assume leadership roles in the future.

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