Parental involvement in a child's education takes on many forms. Perhaps one of the best frameworks for involvement comes from Joyce Epstein of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore Maryland. In her six types of parental involvement, Epstein (2004) identifies learning at home as essential for the maximization of student achievement. [Read more…]
Using the Reference Section
Will I be graded on this?
Many teachers notice a tendency in students to focus so much on getting through the material that they don't bother with understanding. Marcia Essman, a science teacher with much and varied experience, said that too many students go by the motto "Just get the graded stuff done." [Read more…]
ICA Offers Online Teacher Chat Feature
Rock Rapids, IA – (February 1, 2011) Ignite Christian Academy offers students access to distance learning teachers via online chat in real-time with the dynamic, Bible-based Switched-On Online® curriculum. Students enrolled in ICA and in Switched-On Online courses can now communicate directly and instantly with ICA teachers via the curriculum's internal online chat feature, allowing for further direction and immediate help to student questions. [Read more…]
ICA Offers Student ID Cards
Rock Rapids, IA – (January 25, 2011) Ignite Christian Academy® is pleased to offer enrolled students free personal student ID cards. These full-color, laminated student IDs give ICA's distance learners the ability to prove student status and be recognized for student-only discounts by outside organizations and businesses.
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Ignite Christian Academy Announces 2011 Regional Graduation Locations
Rock Rapids, IA – (January 17, 2011) Ignite Christian Academy®, a fully accredited distance learning academy that provides Bible-based courses for grades K-12, announces the 2011 regional graduation ceremonies for enrolled seniors who meet graduation requirements. Regional ceremonies include a presentation of high school diplomas to seniors (who are in their caps and gowns), an inspirational address by a keynote speaker, and the opportunity to meet members of the ICA staff and faculty, followed by a reception and dessert bar. [Read more…]
Using Hollywood Movies to Discuss Biblical Values
"There are no good movies in Hollywood anymore."
"The film industry is messing up our culture and influencing our children in a terrible way."
"We should only watch movies made by Christians." [Read more…]
A New Year’s Resolution Worth Making
As a new year begins, many people begin to think about changes they would like to make in their lives and new leaves they would like to turn over. We call these New Year's resolutions. Often these resolutions are surface issues. We eat our way through Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve knowing that this year, like all recent years, we will resolve to lose weight, eat smarter, and exercise more. [Read more…]
Just Start!
"When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path" (Psalm 142:3a).
You know the picture. Your child is sitting at the kitchen table, staring out the window with workbooks and other schoolwork scattered around him in a semi-circle two inches deep. [Read more…]
ICA Alumni, Apply for Academy Positions!
Are you an Ignite Christian Academy alumnus or a relative of someone who is? ICA has great opportunities for you to advance your career! From on-site or remote teaching positions to academic advisors, ICA is looking for quality staff and faculty with a passion for Christian education and service. [Read more…]
Ignite Christian Academy Promotes College Entrance Testing
Rock Rapids, IA – (January 11, 2011) Ignite Christian Academy®, a fully accredited distance learning academy that provides Bible-based courses for grades K-12, promotes college entrance testing by encouraging seniors and juniors to register for and complete the SAT® (Scholastic Aptitude Test) and ACT® (American College Testing) examinations. ICA juniors and seniors may register for either examination at each testing service's respective websites. [Read more…]
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