History of Savannah Christian Academy
School History
| Savannah Christian Academy began as a prayer request in 1995 when a member of Sharon Baptist Church, Mrs. Fran Patterson, saw a need for Christian education. She began to pray for a school in which students would be taught the three R’s of redemption, regeneration, and reconciliation along with readin’, writin’, and ‘rithmetic. In August of 1997, after years of prayer, God opened the doors of Savannah Christian Academy. While the academy began with a teaching staff of two and a student body of fifteen, today it consists of a teaching staff of over ten teachers and a student body that is soon to clear the hundred mark! It has been, and continues to be, an exciting journey; God’s blessings continue to fall fresh every day! Over the years, there have been many changes at Savannah Christian Academy. These changes have been both internal as well as external. The most obvious change is that the academy now extends from kindergarten through ninth grade, with plans to offer an additional grade level each year. SCA is also an accredited school, receiving such from ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) and SACS CASI. Adding to the external changes are those changes that have occurred within the classrooms. First of all, the curriculum has been shaped and molded over the past few years, incorporating supplemental materials where needed to take each subject to a new level. Also, as strengths and weaknesses of various materials became evident, new materials were adopted and implemented. This continual assessment/implementation process has allowed SCA to assemble a complete and effective elementary curriculum. Some other changes that have occurred over the past few years include the formation of the SCA running club, the implementation of a Spanish curriculum at all grade levels, and the realization of seventh/eighth grade class trips to Washington D.C. and California! As the school body continues to grow, so too must the facilities continue to grow. At present, plans to move into a new building are set for May of 2007. Plans are being made for the future construction of a running track and, in the not too distant future, plans will be made to accommodate SCA’s growth as the academy grows to the twelfth grade. While there will always be many levels of change taking place within Savannah Christian Academy, one constant will be our devotion to and dependence upon the One, True Living God. Our heart’s desire is to honor our Lord in all areas and to develop within our students a respect for His Name’s sake. |