1. Christian schools extend the values taught in the Christian home environment.

Character is the foundation on which your child’s future will be built, and there is no greater way to teach the precepts of character than through the Word of God. Children who attend Christian schools that are truly founded upon Christian principles experience what is valued at home—a peaceful, loving environment following Godly values that are modeled, taught, and expected each day and in each context.

Word of Faith Academy serves as an extension of the home environment, teaching Biblical concepts, principles, and values that are of immediate and practical use. These principles are incorporated into a rigorous academic program, in order to provide a well-balanced education for students. At Word of Faith Academy, faith is not separated from life and learning; it is evident here that the fear of the Lord is, indeed, the beginning of knowledge. (Proverbs 1:7)

2. Christian schools prevent premature exposure to Godless lifestyles and viewpoints.

Word of Faith Academy was established to meet Christian parents’ need and request for an alternative schooling, which prevents exposure to Godless points of view and lifestyles before they are ready to successfully confront and resist these aspects of our society’s culture. While it is inevitable that Christian children will eventually confront evidence of a fallen world, it is important that they receive proper preparation and grounding in order to increase their resistance to Satan’s devices.

3. Christian schools model servant-leadership as an extension to their faith.

Jesus’ lifestyle was marked by servitude, as made evident by His continual compassion on all mankind. The foundation of our Christian faith is based upon His life, and, as Christians, we are to emulate His ways. It is important that Christian children inherit the faith of Jesus—a faith that reaches out to the world. To this end, the teachers and staff at Word of Faith Academy model giving and selfless service. Consequently, personnel work to instill this same selflessness into the lives of children by teaching love in action. By choosing a Christian school, such as Word of Faith Academy, parents can ensure that their children know and understand what really matters: love for God and love for people!

4. Christian schools can accelerate student learning and achievement.

Because of the peaceful and focused environment of Christian schools, more time can be spent on teaching and learning, as severe discipline problems that plague alternative settings are non-existent. Due to the high level of focus, students receive more opportunities to learn, giving them a head start in life, and making their reception of their God-given roles possible.

The mission of Word of Faith Christian Academy’s elementary division is to educate a diverse group of children, spiritually and academically, so that they can assume their God-given roles as leaders in an ever-changing, global society.

In 1997, Dr. Orlando R. Burt, Pastor of Word of Faith Christian Center, acknowledged God’s vision for Word of Faith Christian Center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This vision included the development of a school that would rigorously prepare students for advancement in the world while infusing Christian principles. To this end, an initial steering committee, consisting of teachers, school administrators, parents, and early childhood professionals, worked diligently to bring this vision to past.

Due to the faithfulness of God to totally fulfill His vision in this earth and bring forth His promises, Word of Faith Academy opened its doors to serve a diverse group of children in August of 2006. Upon its initial opening, Word of Faith Academy offered the following programs: The Early Childhood Development Program, which includes Advanced Nursery and Emergent Learners Classrooms; The Accelerated Learning Program includes Kinder-preparatory Classrooms, Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade.   The academy now offers daycare (starting at 2 1/2 years & potty trained) to 6th grade elementary education.

From inception through the present, God has remained faithful and allotted us His unending grace and favor in making His vision a reality in this earth.

Glory to His name!

1. Complete a Statement of Interest
2. Acquire a Registration Checklist and Enrollment Application
3. Turn in completed application packet and application.
4. Schedule a PAS (Parent-Administrator-Student) Interview

**Application packet includes the following:

1. One Form 121 and/or up-to-date shot records
2. Original birth certificate
3. Original social security card
4. Two proofs of residency
5. Three contact numbers for parents
6. Proof of personal insurance
7. Results from recent physical examination
8. List of allergies and allergic reactions
9. Complete medical history
10. Entrance examination (To be given at interview)
11. Completed application packet
12. Withdrawal forms from previous school
13. Behavioral and academic records from previous school
14. Volunteer hours

***All items must be turned in with the application packet. Original documents will be returned. Once completed packet has been received, an administrator will contact the parents to schedule a PAS interview. Failure to interview on originally-requested date could lead to the child’s name being placed at the bottom of the waiting list. Please note, completing an application packet does not guarantee acceptance into the academy.

Word of Faith has adopted Character Counts, a character education curriculum, developed and published by Schools on the Move, and is based nine Christian principles that are found in the Word of God. This curriculum emphasizes one positive character trait each month.

Students at Word of Faith Academy are taught how to properly care for the temple of God in which He dwells, our bodies, through direct instruction and physical education. Students spend time daily in exercise and structured physical activities. The physical education program used includes the Peaceful Playgrounds curriculum. Concepts taught through health and physical education include hygiene, nutrition, and physical fitness.

Students are given daily opportunities to practice the art of speaking, formally and informally, through discussions, public speeches, and performances.

Students are introduced to successful entrepreneurs monthly and are taught principles of stewardship.

Students participate in weekly discussions of current events.