In partnership with parents, as a reflection of our mission and vision statement, and as students journey as part of God’s story at Issachar Christian Academy, we pray and work toward seeing our graduates BECOME…
Biblical Thinkers
Confident in the truth of God’s Word as the foundation for life-long learning, utilizing the gifts of curiosity and imagination to problem-solve as critical thinkers and discerners in God’s world.
● Knowing God’s story - creation, fall, redemption, and restoration - and their role in living out that story today.
● Critically analyzing social and cultural norms and values.
● Demonstrating wisdom and discernment when faced with the many ideas and values that our society promotes.
● Understanding how to interpret media messages and respond in a disciplined and courageous way to create safe physical and relational boundaries.
Image Bearers
Able to realize that being created in God’s image and redeemed by Christ Jesus impacts who we are and how we live.
● An understanding of and confidence in God’s deep love for us in a fallen world.
● Understanding of how to care for themselves: physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
● Understanding that their identity and acceptance is in Christ.
● Understanding how to choose to live for Christ in spite of the idolatrous nature of our hearts, the sinful world, and the work of Satan.
● Recognizing the importance of developing expressive gifts - music, visual arts, performing arts, and writing – as forms of communication that can be utilized to deepen understanding and meaning in God’s world.
Authentic Disciples
Genuine followers of Jesus Christ and, by His grace, humbly and faithfully living according to the Word of God.
● Pursuing an active, ongoing, and ever-deepening relationship with Christ, rather than merely outward compliance.
● Exhibiting joyful obedience to Christ – through His Word and the prompting of His Spirit.
● Displaying dependence on Christ through passionate prayer.
● Equipping students to be passionate and bold as they share their faith in unique ways with others.
Relational People
Better able to model Christ within the variety of communities that God places them on their journeys.
● Developing the courage to humbly examine oneself, seek forgiveness, and extend the grace that Christ freely offers.
● Understanding how to apply grace when faced with conflict in order to restore relationships and rebuild trust.
● Acknowledging Christ first, others second - resulting in compassionate leadership, action, and service.
Excellent Learners
Equipped to serve as God leads and provides opportunity, with a broad range of academic tools and skills required to thrive in realms of higher learning, and/or the workplace.
● Possessing excellent, comprehensive skills in areas such as, but not limited to, numeracy, sciences, literacy, and communication.
● Developing questions that inspire and promote creativity, reflection, and discussion.
● Utilizing a variety of problem-solving skills.
● Developing critical thinking and inferencing skills that challenge students to dig deeper and grapple with ideas, as they develop a Biblical worldview.
● Embracing their unique learning styles and applying them as they continue as life-long learners.
Confident Workers
Self-disciplined, resourceful, and diligent, determined to complete tasks with competence, effort, and a willingness to learn from others in order to produce or contribute to excellent work.
● Persevering to produce quality work, accepting correction, and learning from mistakes made.
● Developing skills to listen to, learn from, and collaborate with others.
● Valuing integrity as an important aspect in the development of a growth mindset.
Active Citizens
Able to discern and obey the leading of the Holy Spirit to serve their neighbour both at home and abroad, representing Christ as citizens in God’s world.
● Committing to serve others with their gifts as participants.
● Becoming aware of and acting in response to injustices both at home and globally.
● Demonstrating stewardship, such as respect for creation and the resources we have been given.
● Demonstrating respect and compassion for other people and cultures.