Our Purpose

As a ministry of the Rock Church, we are called to Save, Equip and Send out soul winners for Jesus Christ.

We daily bring the Living Word to students in order to lead them into a personal relationship with Christ; we diligently equip them with the educational, spiritual, social and physical tools needed to become Christian leaders; and we faithfully send them out to carry their faith in Christ to every place God leads them.

Rock Academy Mission

The mission of the Rock Academy is to fully equip students with the tools necessary to become professionally and spiritually qualified Christian leaders by providing a sustained academic environment coupled with a vibrant spiritual experience leading children into a life changing and productive relationship with Jesus Christ.

Rock Academy Vision

The vision of the Rock Academy is to:

• Educate the Mind
• Disciple the Spirit
• Send the Leader

Rock Academy Core Values

In order to fulfill the calling of the Rock Academy, we strive for "Excellence by Design" in the following areas:

• An Unwavering Passion for Jesus Christ
• Superior Academics
• A Distinctively Christian Curriculum
• Foreign Language Training in all grades
• Brilliant Performing Arts
• Championship Caliber Athletics
• Classic Moral Training (manners)

Statement of Faith

Our Statement of Faith embraces the foundational truths upon which we base all other beliefs.

• We believe the Bible to be the inspired, infallible, and authoritative word of God.
• We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
• We believe in the deity of Jesus, His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles, His atoning death through His blood shed on the cross, and His burial and bodily resurrection on the third day. We believe in His second coming in power and glory.
• We believe that repentance from sin and acceptance of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior is the only way to salvation.
• We believe in the ministry of the Holy Spirit through the exercise of His power in believers today through His gifts.
• We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost - they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto judgment. We believe it is important to uphold the Scriptural practices of the early church. Therefore, we hold to the practice of water baptism and the regular taking of communion. We believe that these serve as a demonstration of our living faith in Christ.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Rock Academy admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally afforded to students at the school. The Rock Academy does not discriminate in the administration of its education policies, admission policies, scholarship programs, athletic programs and other school-administered programs. The Rock Academy does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin. The Rock Academy strongly believes that the Bible teaches that any form of racial discrimination is wrong and is to be condemned. The Rock Academy welcomes students and employees of all nationalities.

Philosophy of Education

The Rock Academy exists to lead children into a life changing and productive relationship with Jesus Christ by providing a sustained academic environment coupled with a vibrant spiritual experience so as to equip students with the tools necessary to become professionally and spiritually qualified Christian leaders.

We are called to assist parents in their responsibility for raising their children in the nurturance and instruction of the Lord and developing children who bring glory and honor to God. We see each student as inseparable from his own family as is clearly ordained by God in Scripture. Deuteronomy 6:6-9.

For this reason, we believe it is the parents who are responsible for the education of their children. While the school offers professional assistance in the subject areas and reinforces Christian principles, the parents are ultimately responsible for their child's training. The Rock Academy serves as an extension of the family, supporting parents in their responsibility before God so as to equip each student with the tools necessary to become the qualified Christian leaders of tomorrow.

We desire each child to arrive at a biblical worldview that permits him/her to analyze life, see it accurately, and respond appropriately. This leads to the highest goal in life, which is to know and glorify God.

To assist in this process, the Rock Academy is committed to biblical values in conjunction with educational excellence. The Rock Academy seeks to develop in each child a Christian worldview distinctly based on God's Word. Whatever is derived from the sciences, mathematics, philosophy, history, literature, the arts, and athletics must be consistent with what God has already revealed in His Word. All truth is God's truth; therefore, the Rock Academy desires that the Word of God permeate all areas of our curriculum and instruction as we strive to meet the needs of our students in four primary areas: spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical. Romans 10:2-3, 1 Corinthians 2:10-16)

In the area of spiritual instruction, we desire the students to develop a love for God and a Christian worldview. God is the Sustainer of all things, and mankind's greatest need is to be in a right relationship with Him. We acknowledge that man is a sinner and cannot, of himself, know God or please Him. This is only possible by choosing to accept the free gift of salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ, thereby committing one's life to His Lordship (John 6:40). It is from this view of the spiritual needs of students that we approach the intellectual, social, and physical aspects of education.

In the area of intellectual instruction, the Rock Academy shares responsibility with parents for developing each student's fullest academic potential. Our philosophy is based on the God-centered view that all truth is God's truth (John 17:17, 2 Corinthians 13:8), and that the Bible is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God that contains this truth (2 Peter 2:20-21).

It is further based on the belief that God created the universe in six literal days (24-hour periods) as recorded in Genesis 1 and confirmed in Exodus 20. Our philosophy emphasizes a disciplined academic environment wherein we strive to develop in the students the ability to study, create, communicate, and think and reason logically. Our curriculum reflects the school's philosophy through its detailed, sequential goals and objectives, which progress from grade to grade.

The Rock Academy emphasizes an academic approach that incrementally accelerates in intensity, so that students are well prepared to pursue their life's calling according to God's will, having equipped them with the tools necessary to pursue a college education upon graduation in the future, should the Lord so lead. Therefore, we are called to pursue high academic standards as a means of equipping students to become credible, effective, Christ-like leaders in every sphere of influence God has prepared for them. 2 Timothy 2:21, Philippians 2:15

In the area of social instruction, it is the goal of the school to develop students who realize and enjoy who they are in Christ. Students should also learn how to rightly relate to authority, family, and peers from God's perspective. The school is committed to providing a structured and nurturing environment that, in cooperation with the family and the church, will produce balanced, caring, and responsible individuals who will impact their world for Christ.

In the area of physical instruction, we endeavor to develop in each student a desire to strive towards optimal health. A Christ-centered approach to competition and teamwork is also encouraged. Additionally, an awareness of various sports fundamentals, motor skills and proper nutrition will be taught.

In summary, the Rock Academy exists to be a biblically-based (Proverbs 1:7), academically excellent (Proverbs 4:7) school, serving families who want to equip their children to influence the world for Christ and develop leaders with well-trained intellects, which are subject to righteous character (Proverbs 4:5,18).

The following guidelines are established in order to implement this philosophy:

• Teach that the Bible is the inspired and infallible word of God and our guide for faith and practice. 2 Peter 2:20-21
• Teach that faith in Jesus Christ alone is the only way to have fellowship with God and be assured of salvation. John 6:40
• Teach students to develop godly character traits. Matthew 12:35.
• Teach students to develop self-discipline and responsibility from God's perspective. Galatians 6:9, Proverbs 24:10
• Prepare students for higher learning and the lifelong pursuit of wisdom and knowledge. Proverbs 4:1-9
• Give students a godly basis for thinking through memorization of Scripture. Psalms 119:9-11
• Teach students a right response to authority from God's perspective. 1 Peter 2:13-17
• Teach students to cooperate with their peers and develop good relationships. Romans 14:19, Romans 12:17-18
• Encourage God-given gifts by providing opportunities for artistic, athletic, dramatic, and musical activities. 1 Corinthians 3:16-17