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10 Reasons To Choose Private Christian Education

1.Strong Moral and Ethical foundation
Private Christian schools ensure learners embrace good moral and ethical behavior in their daily lives. These schools incorporate ethical values such as honesty, kindness, and respect into their curriculum. Other than academics, students are able to learn how to make good decisions in the course of their lives. By integrating these values into the curriculum, children develop a strong character. They get trained in a way that they learn the consequences of their actions and how to respect others. This foundation assists learners in becoming responsible and caring citizens who are fit to go out into society as ethical human beings.

2.Small class sizes and individual attention
Small classes allow your child to receive individual attention from the teachers. Fewer students means that the teachers can address the child's individual needs, teaching at the child’s own pace. This results in improved subject knowledge and enhanced academic performance. Small classes are also ideal for developing rapport between students and teachers. In such an environment, your child will feel well-supported and inspired to succeed and excel at school. They will not be part of the large group in growth, but they will be able to make progress on their own.

3.Academic excellence 
Private Christian schools are the best place to have high academic standards. They offer sound academic programs that provide students with an aggressive academic curriculum. As a result, the students manage to excel in tests as well as in their assignments. They also provide advanced courses, which help them prepare the students for college and provide counseling services to students. That is why graduates from many private Christian schools proceed to the best colleges and universities. These probabilities are encouraging, and students have a better chance of completing their programs on time.

4.A safe and nurturing environment
Your child needs a safe and conducive environment to grow and learn. Private Christian schools understand security as the general well-being of the students, ensuring the learners’ security and recognition within a school environment. These schools are knowledgeable about bullying issues and work to ensure that no child is a target of bullying in the school. Admins, teachers, and all members of the learning institution have a close relationship with students to ensure that each learner gets the best in them. Through such an approach, students develop healthy relationships with peers in and outside their classes and feel they belong.

5.Integration of Faith and Learning
Education involves incorporating religious principles in everyday curriculum in order to understand the world from a religious perspective. Activities such as Bible study, prayers, and moral teachings are a part of all our courses. This approach not only creates knowledge, but it also forms character. Christianity helps students to develop decision-making skills as they create a balanced Christian perception of reality.

6.Strong sense of community
Private Christian schools effectively create community-related feelings where everyone feels they are in a family. Students, teachers, and parents all interact and form long-lasting relationships. This involves parents actively participating in their children’s education activities and processes. There are opportunities to get involved in school functions and actively embrace various school Initiatives. Such circumstances make children more comfortable with their peers as they know they are part of a community that accepts them.

7.Development of Leadership skills
There are many opportunities for children to develop leadership skills in private Christian schools. They have sports activities, debating societies, and school governments, among others. Such activities assist students in understanding cooperation and how to make decisions. Managing a project and being in a position to lead a few people or a team also assist in boosting confidence. Students also get a chance to assume responsibilities that will prepare them for the future. Through these programs, students learn how to lead, maintain respect, and act with integrity.

8.Encouragement of critical thinking and problem-solving
Christian schools are private institutions that emphasize sharpening the students’ critical skills. They empower students to think for themselves and approach issues with critical and innovative thinking. Students' skills develop through lessons, and they are encouraged to ask questions. This approach allows students to obtain a set of skills that would enable them to face different challenges in the course of their Christian education and future careers. This way, the students work on various tasks and discuss how they might address particular issues in practice.

9.Focus on service and compassion
Bible-believing Christian schools focus a lot on service delivery and care. They help students understand the importance of giving back to fellow human beings and contributing to the community. Students engage in different services and volunteer programs nowadays. All of these activities aim at making them appreciate the value of donating and being charitable. In this case, by participating in such projects, the students can be responsible and learn how to have empathy. By so doing, this focus on service makes them caring and active in society. NHCA incorporates many serving opportunities into its everyday curriculum. In the classroom students are given responsibilities that help them learn to serve their fellow classmates. In our secondary school our students spend time serving in our community, nation, and also internationally. 

10.Lifelong friendships and relationships
Private Christian schools let you make good friends. Because it's small and friendly, the kids get close to each other quickly. These kinds of friendships will last a lifetime - kids will be in touch with one another long after they graduate from high school or college! They'll also build relationships with teachers and other families so that everyone has support for anything they might need help with throughout their lives. The private Christian school community also emotionally supports students because it's such a tight-knit group of people there - a solid point for any family looking to send their kid here !!

Conclusion
Private Christian education can offer your child a strong moral background, individualized attention, and a nurturing community. This type of system involves faith in learning to help students succeed while developing crucial life skills. Consider how this might be in accordance with your family values and educational goals. If it interests you, check out or call local private Christian schools near where you live.

Are you searching for a great education that blends faith and learning for your child? Reach out to New Heights Christian Academy today and see how we can partner with your family to help your student succeed. 

New School Name Press Release

PRESS RELEASE
JANUARY 4, 2024
Lisa White, Marketing Director
College Heights Christian School

Over the past four years at CHCS, we have seen a great deal of growth. This year 2023-24, we started with 614 students which is the most CHCS has had to start the year in its history. We have had a 20% growth in four years. The current enrollment numbers are causing us to be very close to capacity in our current space

With this growth, and the potential for more growth, as a school we began to look at what we could do for additional space. According to the school’s bylaws, the school was not allowed to incur any debt or purchase land without church approval. Through much conversation between the CHCS School Board and the Church Elder Board, the best path forward for school growth would be independence from the church.  This occurred toward the end of the 2022-23 school year. With this independence came the necessity to change the bylaws and policies to reflect the change. Included in this process was also the need to change the name of the school to reflect a Christian School that represented the 85 churches from different communities sending students to our school, not just one.  While the name change is necessary, we are still and always will be a Christian school.  We will continue to have the same values and high Christian standards that College Heights Christian School has always been known for.

As it became evident that the independence was going to be necessary, the school board set about the task of how to rename the school while maintaining the reputation and legacy the school has established over the past 45 years.  The board agreed the name should continue to focus on and emphasize God, honor the past, and also propel the school into the future and new seasons ahead, with continued excellence in all we do. After much deliberation, prayer, and communication, the board agreed that the new name for our school would be New Heights Christian Academy!

The new name reflects the amazing things that College Heights Christian School has done and shows the focus of  building on those things and taking them to new heights in the future. The name also reflects the excellence with which we strive to develop a Christ-centered learning environment with a Biblical worldview.

Our plan is to finish this school year as College Heights Christian School and then, beginning with our next school year in August, we will be New Heights Christian Academy.

Why Choose New Heights Christian Academy?

New Heights Christian Academy (NHCA) has a clear mission statement that guides every aspect of its educational approach. The mission statement reads: "NHCA glorifies God through excellence as a Christ-centered learning environment that produces servant leaders with a biblical worldview." This mission statement is a powerful reminder of the school's commitment to providing a comprehensive education that is rooted in faith and focused on producing graduates who are prepared to make a positive impact in the world.

The first part of the mission statement, "NHCA glorifies God through excellence," highlights the school's commitment to academic rigor and excellence. The school places a strong emphasis on providing students with a challenging and engaging curriculum that prepares them for success in college, career, and life. This commitment to excellence is evident in the school's strong reputation for academic achievement and its consistent performance on standardized tests.

The second part of the mission statement, "as a Christ-centered learning environment," emphasizes the school's focus on faith and spirituality. NHCA integrates faith into every aspect of the curriculum, providing students with a deep understanding of Christian beliefs and values. Bible classes, chapel services, and Christian worldview training are integrated throughout the curriculum, helping students develop a strong foundation in their faith and see the relevance of their beliefs to every aspect of their lives.

The third part of the mission statement, "that produces servant leaders," emphasizes the school's focus on character development and service. NHCA places a strong emphasis on developing students who are not only academically proficient but also kind, compassionate, and ethical individuals. Students are taught values such as honesty, respect, and responsibility, and are given opportunities to participate in community service and leadership development.

Finally, the fourth part of the mission statement, "with a biblical worldview," emphasizes the school's commitment to helping students see the world through a lens of compassion and justice. NHCA aims to produce graduates who are equipped to navigate the complexities of the world with grace and resilience, using their faith as a guide to making a positive impact in their communities and beyond.

Overall, the mission statement of NHCA serves as a powerful reminder of the school's commitment to providing a comprehensive education that is rooted in faith, focused on academic excellence, and aimed at producing graduates who are prepared to make a positive impact in the world. By emphasizing the development of servant leaders with a biblical worldview, the school prepares students to succeed not just academically but also as individuals who are committed to making a positive difference in the world. Whether you are a parent looking for an excellent education for your child or a student looking to grow in your faith and leadership abilities, NHCA is an excellent choice.

James Newton - Entrepreneur

Last Sunday we held graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2022.  Our graduates have been busy making plans for college, tech schools, and jobs.  It is an exciting time in our seniors lives. 

Not many graduates can say they are graduating having already started two businesses, but James Newton can. James founded an E-commerce website that sells jewelry nation-wide. NJ & Co is a legitimate, high quality, and affordable online jewelry store. This was his way of following in his family's footsteps, while adding a modern twist to a 108-year business. James has spent his summers working in his family's business, Newton's Jewelers, where he has learned the basics of jewelry cleaning and repair. 

As his second business, James started Newton's Motorsports LLC. While in school, James worked as a part-time technician at Paul's Auto repair as part of his Franklin Technology Center auto-tech internship. In his free time, James likes to buy, refurbish, and sell cars as part of Newton's Motorsports LLC.  While James says he has lost count of his official total, he thinks he has probably refurbished and sold around 14 cars. 

The result is he will be pursuing his goals by continuing to sell cars on the side, while also attending New Approach School for Jewelers in Arlington, TN and completing his Graduating Gemologist at GIA after completing New Approach.

Well done, James!