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…]

As online education begins to catch on with the American public, new distance learning schools are proliferating, and they all seem to boast that they are "accredited." The question is, "Accredited by whom?" Not all forms of accreditation are equal. If you look into some accrediting organizations, you will find that they will send a nice-looking certificate of accreditation to just about anyone who pays them a fee. There are accreditation mills that support diploma mills. [Read more…]

"Where there is no vision, the people perish" (Proverbs 29:18a).

What plans have you made for your children this summer? During our first years of being a distance learning family, I made the mistake of failing to plan activities. Tired of following schedules throughout the school year, I wanted to take each day just as it came. Although this idealistic idea of allowing my children to play and explore on their own worked initially, I soon found them bored and looking for things to do. Coming to me for suggestions, they needed a purpose and a plan for each day, even in the summer. Frittering away the summer was simply not going to do, and I needed to stay in tune with God's plan for their lives. [Read more…]

This time of year, it's easy to reminisce about the good memories of summertime! We're all enjoying time off from school (if  not doing summer school) and spending time in the warm weather. We're busy with picnics, swimming, camping, and baseball, and of course, we're looking forward to the fireworks on the 4th of July.

While the celebration of our nation's independence is what we usually think of on this day, many other interesting and important events have occurred on the 4th of July. For example, did you know about these other significant events that happened on July 4th? [Read more…]

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Alexander Alvonellos, a recent graduate of Ignite Christian Academy, is a hero. On May 20, Alexander was awarded the Georgia 2010 Youth Hero of the Year (Christopher Johnson Youth Character Award) because of his attempt to save a boy drowning in a retention pond. The incident occurred when Alexander was sixteen. Alexander heard the cry for help from the little boy's sister. After instructing the girl to call 911, he jumped in and attempted to find the boy. Unfortunately, the boy was not able to be saved.
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Congratulations to all our Ignite Christian Academy graduates from the Dallas, Texas area! On May 7, 2010, fourteen ICA students graduated and enjoyed celebrating this accomplishment with friends and family. 
 

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Whether Christian school students should study non-Christian literature is a controversial topic at times in conservative Christian circles. Parents and educators are understandably concerned that young minds might be corrupted by exposure to literature written from an ungodly perspective. Scriptures regarding personal holiness should cause us to consider this question seriously. "Pure religion," according to James 1: 27, includes keeping oneself "unspotted from the world." God commands us, "Be ye holy, for I am holy" (1 Peter 1:16). Some Christians have concluded that Christian schools should not allow students to study any literature written by non-Christians.
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"I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing." (John 15:5)

Thinking about gardening this summer? Just think of how many lessons your student can learn from this activity! From biology to Bible, gardening provided our family more opportunities to learn truths than any other. Such was the case the year my son prepared to win the grand champion purple ribbon at the county fair with his homegrown vegetables.
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Distance learning through Ignite Christian Academy® is a convenient, enriching learning experience! We're always looking for ways to help ICA families connect, share, and grow. To create this sense of community, we looked for a place where parents and students alike could come together, and we discovered the answer was right in front of us. An official ICA Facebook page is the perfect place for you to get news about ICA, be encouraged as a distance learning family, and talk with other families just like yours!
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