The object of education at Shenandoah Valley Academy is to develop students' creativity, individuality and the power to think, to choose, and to do.
In meeting our seven objectives, students will learn to think and act as individuals—not mere reflectors of someone else's thoughts and actions.
Spirituality
Shenandoah students will develop a saving relationship with Jesus Christ.
First and foremost, in everything we do, we endeavor to create the best possible environment for our students and staff to strengthen their love for Jesus Christ. We expect to provide this environment in the classrooms, at work, at play, and in our worship time.
Relationships
Shenandoah students will develop strong Christian relationships that will guide their behavior.
We believe relationships are the most important determinants of behavior. As we develop loving relationships with Jesus and each other, what we do and say will guide our behavior. Special relationships are developed between our students and their Faculty Families that are the basis for trust and privileges. “Rules without relationships lead to rebellion.”
Academics
Shenandoah students will be recognized for academic excellence.
We expect our students to be serious students that accept the struggles and rewards of academic rigor and discipline. We provide assistance both in and out of the classrooms for challenged and gifted students to achieve their personal objectives.
Work Ethic
Shenandoah students will learn the value, rewards, and dignity of work.
Students are required to participate in our work/study program. We provide each student a job description, work expectations, job performance evaluations, and compensation based on performance.
Character Development
Shenandoah students will progress in developing their Christian character.
Character development includes developing Christian life-skills that enable students to think, to choose, and to act as responsible citizens in their community. This requires intentional analysis and a willingness to hold others and us accountable.
Health & Wellness
Shenandoah students will develop an awareness and lifestyle to provide ongoing health and wellness.
Students will be given health risk assessments, training, and resources to follow action plans to positively impact their health and their personal wellness. Instruction in nutrition will provide training in identifying healthy foods and those to avoid/eliminate.
Fun
Shenandoah students will have fun and be noticeably happy.
Christian teenage students expect to have fun, and we will be a generous and guiding source of support to them in having long-lasting fun.
Character Development
Shenandoah Valley Academy is committed to providing expectations and opportunities for all students to understand, demonstrate, and practice the Christian life-skills and character that will help them to become responsible citizens for successful living in this world and in the world to come.
Our students are taught to understand the fundamental differences between right and wrong, to think before acting, to respect one’s self and others, to demonstrate responsible decision-making, and to be accountable for their behavior.
This striving for excellence in Christian characters sets before each student the goal of being all that he or she can be – “attaining the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.” (Ephesians 4:13)
Character Traits
Brother's Keeper: Demonstrating understanding and concern for others
Courage: Standing for what is right even if you stand alone
Honesty: Revealing truth through thoughts, words, and behavior
Initiative: Moving from thought to action
Perseverance: Completing what you start, no excuses
Purity: Lovely; free from blemish or guilt
Respect: Honoring oneself, others, and the environment
Responsibility: Doing what is right and being accountable for your choices
Service: Putting the needs of others before mine