It doesn't take much experience as a parent to realize that children are not naturally programmed to be grateful. Because we live in a sinful, fallen world, our children inherit our same selfish tendencies (Romans 3:23). Developing an attitude of thankfulness to replace the "me" mentality in our children takes time, so here are eight tips you can use this Thanksgiving and throughout the entire school year to teach your children the truth of 1 Thessalonians 5:18: "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." [Read more…]

Ignite Christian Academy would like to thank all of the parents and students who participated in the July 2010 Parent and Student survey! ICA believes that Christ-centered education is a partnership between the academy staff, parents, and students. Your participation in the survey was another opportunity for us to continue to strengthen our partnership.  [Read more…]

It's a new term, and you've probably been in school for at least a month. Your faculty advisor is likely to be calling you or your parents soon to provide you with a progress update. How do you know you are on the right track? What you need are some steps for success! [Read more…]

Does your student struggle with math concepts? Would you like some helpful study tips from ICA's math department teachers? If so, this is your article! Math can be a challenging subject to learn in a distance learning environment. Fortunately, students can employ many strategies to be successful in their math courses. Here are some simple ideas that can greatly increase your child's understanding of mathematical concepts: [Read more…]

Do you have an emerging musician in your home? Do you want to add some fine arts to your high schooler's courses? Ignite Christian Academy has exciting news to share with you! For the 2010-2011 school year, we've added a new elective for grades 9-12 that outlines the foundations of music. Perfect for beginners and budding musicians alike, Music Theory is a well-rounded, one-semester elective that teaches students the principles of music and the basics of music structure. [Read more…]

Education is the instrument by which educators pass knowledge and beliefs on to the students. This process always produces a result; this result may or may not be the desired result of the educator. Education encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual domains and challenges the student to grow in each area. The successful educator must seek a balance and meet the needs of the student in each of these areas. [Read more…]

Some days, even the best parent has trouble communicating a lesson. Whether you're teaching equations in algebra or diagramming sentences in grammar, a change begins to occur in your child when he does not comprehend the information you are covering. You've seen the look: a blank stare, a squint, eyebrows up in the form of a question mark. The body begins to fidget, and unintelligible utterances come from his mouth. He doesn't have a clue what you are talking about and is totally lost. What are you going to do? [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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"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 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…]