Regent is a warm and friendly school made up of excellent staff, an outstanding student body, and wonderful, supportive parents. We value all of these as our most incredible resource. From office administrators to teachers to kitchen staff, all of our staff want the very best for our students and care a great deal about seeing each of them succeed.
At Regent, we have capitalized on being a medium-sized school. Therefore, we can offer our students more opportunities to be involved in a wider variety of activities than a larger school might be able to. Our students are known by name, even by many of the kitchen and maintenance staff members, and they are treated as individuals, not merely as part of a group.
It is our vision to partner with and support families in training their children. When walking onto our campus, this partnership's success is evident and is evidenced by the smiles on friendly faces that can be seen on any day in any one of our classrooms. Every successful school needs vision and direction to provide a clear path for its staff, students, and families. The following pages contain a snapshot of our school and outline much information to help you get to know us better.
Regent Christian Academy, a ministry of Horizon Church, fulfills a mandate to train children according to Biblical principles, in partnership with and support of Christian families. Our staff is committed to excellence in education, high moral and ethical standards, and genuine Christian character development. We emphasize traditional aspects of learning within a safe, nurturing environment. We challenge and equip students to respond to God's call as Christian leaders in a changing global community.
Welcome to the Primary School at Regent Christian Academy, where our youngest students have fun while building strong foundational skills in all subject areas. During the first years of school, attitudes and behavior patterns are developed that help shape students for the rest of their lives. Our Primary School at RCA is an exciting place to be, and we desire to plant the seeds of a life-long love for discovery and learning. Our kind, nurturing teachers are professionals who plan and implement programs to bring out the best in each child. Field trips, hands-on activities, and lessons that address various learning styles create a highly effective learning environment.
Our school maintains a positive yet disciplined climate that fosters respect for God, self, and others. Out of this comes a desire for service, and we provide many opportunities to make a difference both in the community and globally. At the heart of our school are a love for the Lord and a desire to grow in our Christian faith.
Students have a core teacher who provides instruction in the academic areas and leads the class in devotions and essential life and character-building discussions. This arrangement provides stability and security, allowing an essential student-teacher bond to develop. We integrate God's Word into all aspects of learning and teach all subjects from a biblical worldview.
As students progress through these middle years, teachers increase responsibility as they begin to gain their independence. We aim to provide the guidance and support necessary for adolescent students to make a successful transition into high school. These are exciting years for young people as they begin to think more independently and ask foundational questions of faith and existence. By creating a caring and challenging environment where learning opportunities abound, students are encouraged to develop their future service talents in God's kingdom.
The last leg of a student's journey and the launching pad into young adulthood and any number of new pathways. In our high school, students truly begin to grasp the concept of what it means to be "Mighty in Spirit," and where the fruit that has been developing over the years of training and studying finally ripens into a virtuous character that will impact our world.
One of our school year's highlights for our grade 9 & 10 students is the Retreat in September, where students enjoy fun activities and powerful worship times. Carefully vetted speakers challenge the students to be light in the darkness. Our grade 11 & 12 students participate in a variety of team-building events known as the Signature Series.
As a discipleship school, our foremost goal is for students to leave RCA, knowing the power of Christ's servitude, love, and sacrifice. Our smaller size allows for daily interactions between students and staff, and the intimate atmosphere is conducive to spiritual, emotional, and academic growth. Our dedicated staff members work hard to plan and implement programs to bring out our students' best. We take very seriously the responsibility God has placed upon us to provide the guidance and support necessary for success in the high school years and beyond.
High school students have many exciting opportunities to experience the blessing of service through our missions programs, which reach out into others' lives both locally and globally. These life-altering experiences go with them as they graduate and step out into the world—a world where they can share the love of Christ and humbly serve. As they discover their unique gifts and talents, and as they understand who they are in Christ, it can be said of our graduates that they leave here "Mighty in Spirit."
Integrated spaces for kindergartens (age 5) to grade 8 (age 13) are available in our kind and caring classrooms. Our experience is that at these grade levels, students learn English quickly by being immersed in an English classroom environment. Our classes are small, which allows for more personal attention and an enriching academic environment. Our BC certified Teachers have experience with welcoming new international students into their classrooms. Many of our international students who have started in our younger grades have stayed with us until graduation. We are a school that believes in respect, kindness, and acceptance, along with our high academic standards. We would love to welcome you to join us.
Students, Grades 9 to 12, are initially accepted into our English Language Learning. They are given some tests to determine which level of our program they will enter. In rare cases, a student of high school age may receive direct entry into our regular program. Most students spend one year in our ELL program before they are ready for full integration.
