In the Scriptures, education equates to discipleship. The education that our children receive is their discipleship for life. Sadly, so much of modern education has sought to sterilize itself from religious influence. In America it isconsidered “unconstitutional” to read the Bible and pray in public schools. This has ravaged the education that so many have received leaving it void of […]
Considerations for Starting a Church-School in Massachusetts
Starting a school can seem like a daunting task, but if God is calling your church to do so then don’t hesitate to follow His leading. Creating a quality program to successfully educate students requires building a team and planning. You may find the following checklist helpful for planning purposes. This list is not an official document nor is it […]
Start a Learning Pod/Center/Co-Op
Mission and Purpose: Assist families in providing a safe and reliable Christian education in times where full and reliable access to a Christian school is not possible. It is presented as an option for families to collaborate and share learning responsibilities by providing tools and resources for creating a small local learning environment. Program description: A learning pod is a […]
Learning Pods
ViewPoint Christian Academy offers a solid academic program integrated with the Scriptures and that is steeped in a Biblical/Christian worldview. Our individualized and mastery-based approach makes our program completely adaptable to the student’s needs and family circumstances. While many schools and families are experiencing uncertainty, ViewPoint can help Christian families experience academic success. ViewPoint is also fully prepared to assist […]
Failure is not an Option
In April of 1970, Apollo 13 blasted off into outer space with a mission. However, along the way, they began to have mechanical difficulties and radioed back to the flight control center, “Houston, we have a problem.” The lives of three astronauts were on the line. They would die if NASAs engineers could not figure out a way to get […]
Grading Rubric
ViewPoint Christian Academy has established a rubric with basic criteria for all written submission in Ignitia. This rubric is also useful for those utilizing our paper-based curriculum. These general guidelines world in conjunction with the specified guidelines for each individual assignment. Parents and students should reference this regularly for written assignments to maximize their final grade. Grading Rubric for Ignitia […]
Incorporating Extra-Curricular Activities
This week’s Monday Moment focuses on incorporating extra-curricular classes/activities into your at-home program. Watch as Dr. Adam Rondeau discusses options for doing so and remember that it is important to inspire your children to explore and utilize the talents that God has given them. Here are the recommended resources listed by Dr. Rondeau in the video. Art Art Hub for […]
Diagnostic/Placement Testing
ViewPoint Christian Academy’s individualized and mastery-based program relies upon accurate diagnostic/placement testing. To assist the families with this process, some instructions are provided here. General Principals of Placement Testing Placement tests are not a part of the student’s overall grade average are not included as grades on their permanent record or transcript. In this way they are “ungraded”. The grade […]
Advantages of Schooling Online from Home
The following is an essay written by ViewPoint Christian Academy high school student, Cassandra Penny. She makes some great points about the advantages of online homeschooling. This article was written by Cassie for an English assignment and is published here with her and her parent’s permission. Different forms of homeschooling have been used for centuries. In recent years, the use […]
COVID-19 Homeschooling Newsletter
by Dr. Adam Rondeau on April 6, 2020 Nearly the entire United States of America is finding themselves in the position of having to homeschool their children. Let me encourage you with this thought. THIS IS A GOOD THING. It is God’s original design and intent that the parents be in charge of their children’s education. They are given that […]