It is with pleasure that Ignite Christian Academy introduces a new principal, Mr. Joseph Bakker, and assistant principal, Mr. Tim De Jong.
Both Bakker and De Jong hold extensive experience in the field of education, equipping them to fulfill their new roles at the academy.
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Ignite Christian Academy has offered achievement testing through the Measure of Academic Progress test, or MAP test, for several years. In the past, students connected to the test using a remote desktop connection. We are excited to announce that Ignite Christian Academy will now be offering the MAP test online. This web-based MAP test will allow us to bring our achievement testing services to an even higher level.
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A new school year has started at Ignite Christian Academy! I would like to give a special welcome to all of our new students and families. We are glad that you have joined Ignite Christian Academy.
I also want to take this opportunity to mention a few important items concerning the new school year. You may have read about some of these items before, but I feel they are important and want to ensure all students and parents are aware.
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Back to school is always a busy time for parents and students alike, but how do you get students ready for the school year when they are going to be working at home? Honestly, some of the suggestions for students returning to brick and mortar schools apply.
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Like choosing a brick and mortar school, selecting the best online high school program for your student is important. But exploring virtual options can also be overwhelming. Technology eliminates geographical barriers, significantly expanding educational options. Let's take a step back and look at the features the best online high school programs should offer.
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A summer spent in the library is a bookworm's paradise. But you don't to be an avid reader to enjoy the benefits libraries offer. Access to boundless entertainment resources, news sources, specialty classes, and more are free to library card holders in many communities.
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Involving your distance learner in community activities is a great way for them to meet new friends and develop new skills and hobbies. But your heart may sink if, after months of investing time and money in recreational activities, your student utters the phrase, "I want to quit."
There are no concrete rules when it comes to quitting. Some argue that continued participation teaches commitment, while others argue letting students quit helps them identify their true interests. The decision should ultimately depend on the individual student and situation.
To encourage your student to give an activity a fair chance, you can create a home environment that supports your learner's activities. Here are some suggestions from music professors and coaches about involving your student in activities, embracing the activities at home, and confronting the desire to quit.
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As we look forward to a new school year at Ignite Christian Academy, there are a few changes and improvements that ICA is excited to offer students and families. The changes include both course offerings and policy updates. [Read more…]
Reading is a great way to promote literacy, imagination, and learning. It can bring students to new worlds and open doors to places that one can only read about. Reading also helps students learn new facts and develop a passion for life-long learning.
Though reading is a fun, educational activity, summer is a busy time of year full of different activities that can pull students away from reading. With many students starting school soon, Ignite Christian Academy teachers would like to encourage elementary students to get a step up on education with our summer reading challenge.
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With flexible schedules, distance learning academies like Ignite Christian Academy allow students to pursue ambitious dreams as they obtain an education. This summer, junior Jessye Trefny is making progress toward her dream as she studies ballet at Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet in New York City.
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