Mission Statement: To equip students to learn, serve, and lead Biblically.
Vision Statement: Impact lives with God’s unchanging Word
Core Values: Truth ~ Wisdom ~ Honor ~ Servant Leader
These expected student outcomes (ESOs) — grounded in Truth, Wisdom, Honor, and Servant Leader — paint the portrait of a Haywood Christian Academy graduate.
1. EE – 2nd GRADE
Truth: Seeking God and His Word. John 14:6, John 17:17, John 8:32
(Learn)
- Express an understanding of: Creation, Sin, Salvation, & Heaven
- Display love for the Bible
- Determine what is true and false
Wisdom: Rightly applying God’s Word in ALL things. James 3:17, Philippians 1:9-10, James 1:5
(Learn)
- Connect God’s Word to learning and my choices
- Think of ways to solve problems
Honor: Loving Jesus by loving one another. John 13:34-35, Romans 12:10, Matt 22:37-39
(Serve)
- Show love and concern for others
- Seek to put others first
- Show respect for adults
Servant Leader: Leading like Jesus through acts of service. Matt. 23:11, Mark 10:45, Mark 9:35
(Serve & Lead)
- Be a good example
- Choose to serve others
2. 3rd – 8th GRADE
Truth: Seeking God and His Word. John 14:6, John 17:17, John 8:32
(Learn)
- Express an understanding of the Biblical narrative: Creation, Fall, Redemption, & Restoration
- Display a desire for the Word of God
- Think critically about what others believe and do
Wisdom: Rightly applying God’s Word in ALL things. James 3:17, Philippians 1:9-10, James 1:5
(Learn)
- Connect God’s Word to subject matter and daily living
- Think critically and apply problem solving skills
- Discern challenging topics in a spirit of humility, grace, and wisdom
Honor: Loving Jesus by loving one another. John 13:34-35, Romans 12:10, Matt 22:37-39
(Serve)
- Demonstrate love and concern for others
- Seek to put others first
- Show respect to others
Servant Leader: Leading like Jesus through acts of service. Matt. 23:11, Mark 10:45, Mark 9:35
(Serve & Lead)
- Lead by example
- Choose to serve others
- Serve Biblically in their communities
3. 9th – 12th GRADE
Truth: Seeking God and His Word. John 14:6, John 17:17, John 8:32
(Learn)
- Explain the Biblical narrative: Creation, Fall, Redemption, & Restoration
- Display a desire for the Word of God
- Discern truth from lies
- Effectively communicate truth
- Defend personal beliefs according to the Word of God
- Think critically about spiritual, cultural, and economic ideologies
Wisdom: Rightly applying God’s Word in ALL things. James 3:17, Philippians 1:9-10, James 1:5
(Learn)
- Explain how God’s Word applies to subject matter and daily living
- Apply Biblical principles to everyday decisions
- Evaluate all information in light of the Word of God
- Think analytically and employ problem-solving skills
- Discern challenging topics in a spirit of humility, grace, and wisdom
Honor: Loving Jesus by loving one another. John 13:34-35, Romans 12:10, Matt 22:37-39
(Serve)
- Demonstrate love and concern for others
- Seek to put others first
- Show respect to others
- Engage with people of all mindsets with the love of Christ and the intent to share truth
Servant Leader: Leading like Jesus through acts of service. Matt. 23:11, Mark 10:45, Mark 9:35
(Serve & Lead)
- Lead by example
- Choose to serve others
- Initiate Christ-centered activities
- Support others in their initiatives
- Serve Biblically in their respective careers and communities
Adopted March 25, 2026