ADMINISTRATION
Head of School: Rodney Burchett
Assistant Head of School: Janet Moran
THE SCHOOL
An Interdenominational, co-educational day school founded in 1977.
LOCATION
11601 Jeffords Avenue
Nicoma Park, OK 73020
BOARD MEMBERS
Rodney and Joey Burchett
Wayne and Pam Myers
Jeff and Melanie Plunkett
Tayler Burchett
Loy Hill
Ben Osenga
Doug Nation
Gloria Walls
MISSION STATEMENT
Life Christian Academy is an interdenominational, co-educational day school that offers Christian families a challenging curriculum integrated within Biblical Principles. We desire to participate in God’s work to transform and renew minds and hearts (Romans 12:2). To this end, the school’s purpose is to train students to be spiritually strong, academically sound, and physically disciplined as they conform to the image of Christ (Romans 8:29) by the Holy Spirit; therefore, affecting our homes, school, community, and world with the gospel of Christ (Acts 1:8).
ACCREDITATION
Accreditation with ICAA and OPSAC fully recognized by the State Board of Education.
AFFILIATIONS
Member of Oral Roberts University Educational Foundation, Association of Christian Schools International, Oklahoma Christian Schools Athletic Association, and Oklahoma Christian Athletic Conference.
STUDENT BODY
Preschool (6 mos. – 4 yr.) 85
Elementary (PreK – 5th) 152
Middle School (6th – 8th) 45
High School (9th – 12th ) 43
Student teacher ratio……………12:1
ELEMENTARY
Self-contained classrooms
Multi-sensory approach to learning
Age-appropriate teaching strategies
Phonetic reading program with integrated language arts
Standardized test results average 1.75 years above grade level
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Academic orientation with developmental emphasis
Hands on mission projects
Fully developed Fine-Arts program
Athletic teams in 6 sports
Standardized test results average 1.75 years above grade level
HIGH SCHOOL
Demanding curriculum preparing students for university studies with Dual Credit College Courses
OCSAA competition in 6 sports
State competitions in academics and fine arts
Activities from band to musicals to mission projects
PARENT/CHURCH INTERACTION
As an extension of the home, LCA sees parent interaction as essential. The Athletic Boosters, Parent-Teacher Fellowship, and other groups provide countless opportunities for parental support. In addition, pastors are viewed as welcomed partners in our educational process.
ADMISSIONS
Student testing and family interview required.