As the fifth of eight children, I had the opportunity to observe many differences between myself and my siblings related to the way we learned best. An older sibling had a set of encyclopedias in his room and even as a young child, spent hours devouring them; he never needed assistance with school work. [Read more…]

Springtime means test time. If your student follows a school calendar of classes from August to May at ICA, you know this month can be potentially stressful for your student as he faces final tests. As a parent, it's easy to forget when you were a student in school, with tests looming before you. [Read more…]

Without question, the often-mentioned "global resources" of the major television networks have greatly increased everyone's awareness of events taking place anywhere on the earth, or, as they say, "around the world." Add to that wireless telephones and the Internet, and sights and sounds of events anywhere in the world are streaming into everyone's home, office, or school in real time or just minutes after they occur. [Read more…]

Since Jesus taught his disciples to pray, Christians have practiced and valued offering prayers for one another. We assure you that the administration, staff, and faculty of Ignite Christian Academy also recognize the value of intercession, and we pray not only for each other but also for all of you who comprise the ICA family at large. [Read more…]

On May 6, 14 seniors and their families gathered in Texas to celebrate their graduation from ICA. The celebration started the day before when some of the seniors went to the Dallas World Aquarium for the Day Away. On this trip, the seniors saw a variety of animals including sloths, otters, birds, snakes, and fish. They even were able to see the sharks at feeding time. [Read more…]

In her sophomore year at Ignite Christian Academy, Micah Dunkleberger shows that she has what it takes to compete at the state level. After placing second in her district, Micah went on to place first in the Physical Science Senior Division at the Oklahoma State Science Fair. The Oklahoma State Science Fair took place on March 24-26 at East Central University in Ada, OK. [Read more…]

Many parents struggle in motivating their children to do coursework. In self-paced curricula such as those offered at Ignite Christian Academy, parents may find themselves wondering exactly how they can motivate their children to succeed. Many parents become quite creative in their quest to motivate. [Read more…]

Every morning, I used to wonder what new discoveries lay ahead for my children that particular day. Although the days were scheduled, God always seemed to lead with His divine lessons. As my son and I walked outside one spring morning, we noticed several cocoons hidden beneath the boards on a door. [Read more…]

Is your student planning to attend college? Do you want your child to consider what it takes to be accepted or even pay for college? Then our Switched-On Online® or Switched-On Schoolhouse® College Planner course might be just the right course for your teenager. [Read more…]

In the familiar verse we find in 2 Timothy 2:2, Paul charges Timothy in this way: "And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also." This powerful verse has been widely and correctly understood to describe multiple generations of involvement in the transmission and propagation of the Gospel message. [Read more…]