As a student in a distance learning environment like ICA, you might not have an opportunity to develop strong notetaking habits. Lecturing and college likely seem like a very distant destination. In fact, over the years, you've probably invented your own sort of shorthand which, although perfectly understandable to you, prevents anyone from understanding your ideas and thoughts. [Read more…]

"Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ" (Ephesians 4:13).

Life is full of shortcuts. High-paced technology has changed the way we live, communicate, do business, have relationships, and educate. Although technological advances have also made teaching easier, there is one aspect to teaching that can't be fast forwarded — your children's spiritual growth. [Read more…]

As parent, how can you ensure that your student will succeed in Ignite Christian Academy this year? A lot depends on how you start out. Please let me emphasize a few key points:
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Is your high school student ready for the world? Would you like to give him a solid Christian worldview that will prepare him for godly lifelong living? Ignite Christian Academy has exciting news to share with you! For the 2010-2011 school year, we've added a new elective for grades 11-12 that outlines the fundamental truths of the Bible and shows how to apply biblical principles to daily life. [Read more…]

To provide an effective education, it is important to create a daily schedule that works best for your student. Some students work best in the morning, while other students work best in the afternoon. Children need structure and guidance, so it is imperative to the learning process that you put a schedule in place. Do not leave your children's work schedule up to them; this will likely lead to late assignments and poor scores. [Read more…]

Would you like to know the best back-to-school item to have for a profitable year of distance learning? No, it's not a new computer, and it's not a new microscope, math manipulative, or the latest educational game. In fact, you may be surprised to learn that the most effective tool you have is simply the positive words you use to encourage your student. [Read more…]

I am concerned when I hear or read references to enrollment in Ignite Christian Academy as homeschooling. Certainly there is similarity between the two. Both involve a lot of academic labor during school, hours under parental supervision, and curious neighbors probably see no difference. However, the differences are important. [Read more…]

Ignite Christian Academy is excited to announce several new courses that will be available for the 2010-2011 school year. The courses are

•Foundations for Living: Studies in a Christian Worldview^™ (SOS or SOO elective for grades 11-12)

•7th Grade Mathematics (SOS or SOO core subject)

•Physical Fitness (SOO elective for grades 9-12)

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This spring, Ignite Christian Academy Director Gary O'Neill was privileged to attend several of the graduations at locations around the country and delighted to meet many of our most recent graduates and their families. No matter which city he was in (Dallas, Texas; Washington, D.C.; or Orlando, Florida), he saw groups of some of the most committed families and capable young men and women. He heard many wonderful stories about how families were using ICA to enjoy the most creative and enriched education possible today. [Read more…]

Many Christian parents and some congregations enjoy marking milestones, graduation for example, by giving a new Bible to the young person(s) who has attained that milestone. Clearly, the desire and intent is that their young people will make Bible reading and Bible study a regular practice in their daily lives.

When such daily Bible reading takes place at home, led and modeled by parents, young people are much more likely to value this practice and continue in it themselves. As their teen's life becomes more tightly scheduled, parents will also be challenged to model creativity and flexibility. In this way they can still keep their teen involved in times of family Bible reading and model for them how to keep this a priority when life gets crowded with competing demands.
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