Academics: A Mind For Truth

Because we are educating leaders who will impact our world for Christ, we are committed to a rigorous and challenging academic program within a dynamic learning environment. Veritas Academy offers a college preparatory course of study including elective courses such as Critical Thinking and Writing, Art and Leadership. In Addition, Honors level course work is offered in each class.

Academic Preparation:

The Veritas experience delivers an excellent education in truth. We have set the following academic goals and standards for our students’ education:

Graduation Credits: A certified guidance counselor will work with Veritas Academy to ensure that our curriculum supports state requirements for credits needed for high school graduation.

Students will successfully complete state requirements for a college preparatory program.

Honors Level: Students will be offered the opportunity to pursue more challenging work at the honors level. Contracts for honors credit will include 25 hours of extra work on a project approved by the teacher. Students must fulfill the contract’s requirements and receive a grade of at least 90% on that work as well as in the regular class work in order to receive the additional .33 points toward their grade point average.

College Planning: Students will be offered assistance in college and career planning and admissions from a certified guidance counselor.

Students will receive information about SAT/ACT preparation opportunities and financial aid for their college education.

World View: Students will participate in informed discussions about current national and world events. They will understand the impact and perspective of a Biblical worldview on those events.

The teaching model used at VA will challenge students’ beliefs and equip them to construct a truth-based worldview that will help them effectively navigate our postmodern culture.

Mastery Learning: Students will develop the following habits of a lifelong learner: how to use educational resources, how to analyze data and information, and how to think critically and communicate their thoughts effectively using both written and spoken mediums.