Our Academic Philosophy
At Ohio Christian Academy, we believe in educating the whole child—mind, body, and spirit. Our academic environment fosters critical thinking and intellectual curiosity through a rigorous, Christ-centered curriculum designed for excellence. We use ABeka, Ace, and other outside sources to create a multimodality, hands-on experience for all students. Every student participates in musical theater and physical education daily. Students are encouraged to take on leadership roles as they develop strong foundational skills and recognize a specific talent gifted by God.
Curriculum By Subject
Our academic program is carefully designed to foster intellectual growth and spiritual maturity from preschool through graduation.
Literacy
Primary: Students learn basic and advanced phonetic skills. They learn to read with fluency and develop comprehension skills through active learning experiences.
Middle school/Junior High: Students continue reading with fluency while developing a strong vocabulary. They learn to take what they read and deepen their knowledge and understanding.
High School: Students learn to analyze what they read and determine their Christian worldview by comparing what they are learning to Scripture in the Bible
Writing
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Primary: Students learn the fundamentals of writing, including cursive. They begin by learning how to write letters and grow into writing short paragraphs.
Middle school/Junior High: Students gain a strong command of grammar and use that knowledge to write paragraphs, essays, reports, and creative stories. Students learn how to use the writing process, including how to cite sources.
High School:Â Students strengthen their writing techniques as they prepare for college and the workforce. They experience many types of writing, as well as learn how to use different formats often required by colleges, as well as many professions.
Mathematics
Primary: Students develop a strong foundation of basic facts, as well as learn how to use math in their environment.Â
Middle School/Junior High: Students continue to review, as well as gain speed and accuracy of basic facts. They learn to use those facts as they develop the skills to complete multi-step problems in all areas of mathematics.
High School: Students learn advanced skills in both Algebra and Geometry. They develop skills that will help them be successful in college or the workforce.
Social Studies
All grades:
Students participate in hands-on, multimodality learning that encourages them to observe, experiment, learn and apply. Students are exposed to many different age-appropriate social studies topics throughout their years at OCA
Science
All Grades: Students participate in hands-on, multimodality learning that encourages them to observe, experiment, learn and apply. Students are exposed to many different age-appropriate science topics throughout their years at OCA
Physical Education/ Musical Theater
All Grades: Students learn many skills in multiple areas of art, music, drama, and physical education. They begin with foundation and build as far as their talent and work ethic allow. Students are encouraged to try new things and are encouraged to step out of their comfort zone so that they can grow.