School Traditions:

Theme verse:   The unfolding of Your words gives light.  Ps. 119:130

School Colors:  Navy Blue and Gold

School Mascot:  The Viking

 

Educational Philosophy

The educational philosophy of MCA is structured around the Bible as the only and inerrant Word of God and the belief that God’s Word is fundamental to every aspect of the Christian School program.  All of one’s behavior, philosophy, and thoughts emanate from one’s basic religious beliefs.

Educational Objectives

The educational objectives of Mountainside Christian Academy are patterned after the principles found in Luke 2:52 “And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and man.”

· Spiritually—The foundational aim of Christian education is to bring the student to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and then to challenge that student to live his or her life surrendered to Jesus.  This is accomplished through scripture memorization, daily school devotions, inspirational chapels and  Christian service opportunities.

· Intellectually—The Academy encourages and stimulates the student to think for himself within the framework of God’s principles and to study God’s Word and God’s world, ie., reading, writing, arithmetic, social sciences and natural sciences.  MCA aims to have students consistently excel in standardized testing and to be prepared to continue their education in whatever field God calls them.

· Physically—MCA provides a program of physical fitness which endeavors to develop students coordination, health and competitive spirit.

· Socially— We seek to establish in the students, ideals and habits of Christ-like living everyday, in all human relations, endeavoring to develop wholesome attitudes and godly character. 

 

Doctrinal Position

The doctrinal position of Mountainside Bible Chapel and Mountainside Christian Academy is provided below.  This doctrinal position is taught in Academy chapels and Bible classes.

While MCA accepts students who may not be in total agreement with the Academy’s doctrinal position, MCA does expect students and parents to cooperate fully with the teachings of the Academy.

· The Holy Scriptures:  We believe that the Bible is the verbally, plenarily, inspired Word of God, his revelation to man, inerrant in the original writings and that it is therefore the supreme and final authority in all matters of doctrine, faith and life (II Tim. 3:16-17)

· The Trinity of the Godhead:  We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons; Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19)

· The Preexistence, Deity, and Incarnation of Jesus Christ:  We believe that Jesus Christ ever existed with the Father and the Holy Spirit, that in his incarnation was begotten by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary and is true God and true man (John 1:1-19; I Timothy 3:16)

· The Creation and Fall of Man:  We believe that man was created in the image of God, that man sinned and thereby incurred not only physical death, but also spiritual death, which is separation from God, that all human beings are born with a sinful nature and are totally depraved; that those who reach moral responsibility become accountable for thought, word, and deed, and that they must be born again to be accepted of God. (Romans 5:12, 3:10, 23; John 3:1-21)

· The Death, Resurrections and Ascension of Jesus Christ:  We believe that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures as a representative and a substitutionary sacrifice, and that all who believe in Him are justified on the grounds of His shed blood.  We believe that He arose bodily from the dead on the third day in the same body in which he suffered and died.  We also believe that our Lord ascended into heaven, that He is now seated on the right hand side of the Father, and that He is our High Priest and divine Advocate with the Father.  We believe that by His finished work on the cross and His unceasing ministry of intercession in glory, Jesus Christ has procured for every believer eternal redemption, eternal salvation and everlasting life.  (I Cor. 15:3,4; Romans 5:9; John 3:16; John 20:27; mark 16:19; I John 2:1; Hebrews 8:1, 9:12, 5:9, 7:25)

· The Personality and Ministry of the Holy Spirit:  We believe that the Holy Spirit is a person, that he convicts the world of sin, of righteousness and of judgment, and that he regenerates the sinner by the Word of God, that he permanently indwells the church and the body of each believer.  He seals, enlightens, instructs and guides every born-again person, and is the efficient power for godly living, Christian service and spiritual worship.  (John 16:7-15, 3:5-7, 14:16, 17, 26; I peter 1:23; Ephesians 4:30)   We believe that the Holy Spirit equips every believer for ministry in the body of Christ by bestowing gifts.  However, some of the gifts, such as the sign gifts and revelatory gifts were temporary and are not for this present day. (Romans 12:1-8; I Corinthians 13:8)

· The Nature of the Church:  We believe that the Church of Jesus Christ was begun at Pentecost when the Holy Spirit descended from heaven and came into the church, that it is composed solely of born-again people who have been called out from among the Jews and Gentiles to become the body and bride of our Lord.  Christ, glorified in heaven, is it’s Head, and the Holy Spirit on earth is the active agent of the God-head, who ever seeks within its ranks,  to bring about conformity and obedience to the word of God and the will of God.  Being one body unites believers to each other and all to Christ, and it’s chief purpose of existence is to evangelize the world and complete itself through the winning of lost souls to Christ.  The Church is under the direct control of God through his appointed leaders and not under the control of civil authorities when in opposition to the word of God. (Acts 2; Romans 1:16; Acts 1:8, 15:14; Ephesians 5:23, 24; I Corinthians 12:12, 13; mark 16:15; Luke 20:25; Acts 5:29)

 

165 US Route 9, Schroon Lake, NY 12870

Home of the Vikings

Mountainside Christian Academy

About Us

Mountainside Christian Academy opened in 1977, as a ministry of Mountainside Bible Chapel.  The 2009-2010 school year marks our 33rd year of operation. 

The Academy offers a Christ-centered education for students in grades preschool through 12.

 

Mission Statement:

To promote love for God, thirst for knowledge, and concern for others from a Christian world-view by rigorous academic, spiritual, and physical preparation.