A place where students develop excellent academics, biblical worldview, and christ-like characteristic

"But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:"

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INTRODUCTION TO OUR SCHOOL

Our History

Los Angeles Christian Academy is a ministry of Los Angeles Baptist Church. For years, Pastor’s family and many families of the church sought to enroll their children in a Christian school. Unfortunately, the options were limited. After much time in prayer and deliberation, Pastor presented the vision of a Christian school being an alternative to the humanistic philosophy taught in the public schools. On the fall of 2013, the school was registered and the doors were opened for enrollment. By the grace of God, the school continues to grow in numbers and continues to evolve in its academics in order to match what is needed for high school graduation, college, and beyond.

Los Angeles Christian Academy is registered to the California Department of Education with the School Code: 6146831

OUR PURPOSE AND MISSION

Los Angeles Christian Academy’s purpose is to provide an alternative learning system in which the younger generation will learn about the Creator and the universe He created, the Son of God who lived, died, and rose again for mankind’s salvation, and the Scripture that establishes a successful and God-honoring living.

The mission of Los Angeles Christian Academy is to educate young men and women with an emphasis on academic excellence, to cultivate in them a love and respect for family and country, and to guide students into a genuine relationship with God and His Word to live a life based upon biblical principles.

“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:”

1 Peter 3:15

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Los Angeles Christian Academy is based upon the Word of God. The primary objective and purpose of the academy is to train students in the way of life presented in the Scriptures while providing a good general education.

One of the foundational doctrine found in the Word of God is mankind’s need for salvation. Our school’s heart is to bring all students and parents to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Therefore, without apology, the teaching of spiritual truths as found in the Bible may have a strong influence in every aspect of the Academy.

Moreover, we believe that Christian training based on the Word of God can have a positive effect upon children’s attitudes, behavior, and scholastic excellence, as has been testified by parents and teachers alike. It is only in a Christian school that knowledge and human experience can be interpreted in light of God’s Word. It is only in a Christian school that children are encouraged to pray, read the Bible, and memorizes Scripture. It is only in a Christian school that teachers have the right to help children understand and accept the New Testament moral values and to educate them so that the practice of these Christian virtues becomes the rule and not the exception. It is only in a Christian school that that the total education of the child–spiritual, moral, mental, social, and physical– can take place. It is only in a Christian school that discipline is interpreted in light of New Testament teachings. Therefore, the heart of character training is obedience (doing right) that eventually will cultivate an inner self-discipline and is essential to the emotional, physical, social, and spiritual well being of the student. The teacher is the authority in the classroom. Discipline is administered firmly, but fairly. To obey, to do right, to love God, family, country, and to always measure one’s attitudes against the principles laid out in the Scriptures are characteristics teachers and staff strive to instill in each student, thus equipping him for his role in God’s plan for his life and his proper place in society.

Every student attends chapel every Friday and Bible classes throughout the school week. This instructional and motivational time period filled with Bible-based teaching and preaching is considered a full academic subject at Los Angeles Christian Academy. In addition to this, biblical principles are integrated into every subject studied at Los Angeles Christian Academy.

Students are required to attend all chapel and Bible sessions. Mandatory attendance is not an infringement of personal liberty, since the student, by registering, voluntarily places himself under this requirement. In other words, no student may be excused from chapel or Bible class at any time unless there is an emergency or other similar extenuating circumstances.

The academic program, through the traditional approach, is developed to provide students with the best possible program of studies. We emphasize mastery of the fundamental blocks of material necessary for satisfactory achievement, and stress the acquisition of facts and concepts in the various areas of study, leading to the development and exercise of the powers of reasoning. Methods of teaching proven to be effective are utilized with a constant search for better methods. Realizing the difference of innate ability, we encourage and expect each student and teacher to do his best. We believe the traditional system of education educates the mind, builds character, encourages competition, and teaches the value of living under a free-enterprise system of government.

OUR Academics

Students at Los Angeles Christian Academy receive a quality, christian education in a traditional classroom setting. Our average student to teacher ratio is 7:1 for first grade through twelfth grade.

We predominantly utilize the Abeka curriculum, a comprehensive curriculum affiliated with Pensacola Christian College. Every subject is approached from a Christian perspective, and Scripture and biblical principles are used to emphasize or illustrate concepts.

Our students meet or exceed all academic requirements for a High School Diploma set forth by the state of California and also fulfills the qualification for college entrance.

OUR Faculty and Staff

Pastor Sal Menjivar

Mrs. Angie Bevans

Mrs. Lydia Bevans

Bro. Dean Bevans

Bro. Henry Urquilla

Ms. Brianna Chicas

Bro. Jalan Bevans

Ms. Abby Blanco

LACA College Acceptances:

• Biola University

• California Baptist University

• California State University, Dominguez Hills

• California state university, Fullerton

• California state university, Fresno

• California state university, Long Beach

Our Mission

Los Angeles Christian Academy is a place of learning, development, and transformation that produces men and women of distinguished academics, social and leadership skills, Christ-like characteristics, and biblical worldview.

Our Vision

• To teach children to love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength through a transforming, redemptive, personal relationship with Jesus Christ of Nazareth as Lord and Savior.

  • Mark 12:30 - “And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.”

  • 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

• To enable each student to become an effective, responsible, and pleasing servant of our Lord Jesus Christ, trained for works and service that He has prepared for each one to do by loving one’s neighbor as oneself.

  • Mark 12: 31 - “And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.”

• To disciple students so they may develop a characteristic lifestyle of being conformed to the image of Jesus Christ.

  • Romans 8:29 - “For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.”

• To help the Christian student organize and articulate an account for the hope that lies with him or her with gentleness and reverence.

  • I Peter 3: 15 - “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:”

• To formulate a distinctively Christian mind that is able to think and act according to Biblical principles.

  • Philippians 2: 3 – 8 - “Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.”

  • Philippians 4: 8 – 9 - “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. 9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.”

• To provide a knowledge of the universe, man’s place in it, and God’s perspective on man and human history in such a way that each student will weigh the value of his or her relationship to Jesus Christ and accept the challenge of lifelong commitment to knowing Biblical principles and obeying His commandments.

  • Psalm 19: 1 – 2 - “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.”

• To guide students in knowing, comprehending and applying the fundamental doctrines of the Christian faith and their practical implications for life in the new age ahead.

  • James 1: 22 - “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.”

• To provide a clear perception of truth and the motivation to act in a morally and socially responsible way; to obey God in the fulfillment of His mandates for His people.

  • I Samuel 15: 22 - “And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.”

• To cultivate a culture and environment where there is a good attitude towards learning and knowledge

  • Proverbs 2:3-5 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge,and liftest up thy voice for understanding; If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.

• To provide qualified teachers and staff members who loves the students, the church, and God

  • 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Our Goal

In the next couple of years, our goal is to start the process of accreditation. We are currently looking at the procedures and requirements needed for our school to be self-sufficient in accreditation. Moreover, we are looking into placing our school under certain authorities for accreditation.

Moreover, our goal as a school is to continually improve in facilities and curriculum. We constantly strive to have our teachers meet the standards and grow beyond it. We are looking into remodeling some of our classrooms to meet the standards needed for education.

application and enrollment process

If you have any question throughout the application process, do not hesitate to text 818-212-0651 or email losangeleschristianacademy@gmail.com.

step 1: Email or Submit the Interest Form

Thank you for showing interest in Los Angeles Christian Academy! We are excited in serving you anyway we can. Our application process begins with connecting with you!

Email losangeleschristianacademy@gmail.com or complete the Interest form to receive our information packet. The packet includes information about the school including curriculum, tuition, extracurricular activities, and more.

Step 2: Schedule a tour and An interview with our pastor and Administration.

Upon receiving the interest form, we will contact you. We want to get to know more of you and for you to be familiar with what we do here at Los Angeles Christian Academy. This is the perfect time to meet some of our teachers, our administration, and our pastor. This is also a perfect time to ask any questions about our faith, our practices, our curriculum, and our policies.

Step 3: Complete the Application packet

After meeting with our Pastor and the Administration, you will receive the blue folder containing the application forms. Please fill out every form in the packet with the correct information and provide the necessary documents listed below:

1. Current Immunization Record

   LACA is mandated by the state to verify students' immunization records before the start of transitional kindergarten/kindergarten and seventh grade. The State requires requires almost all California children who attend private or public schools to be fully vaccinated regardless of their parents' personal or religious beliefs

   Those 10 vaccines include diphtheria, hepatitis B, hemophilus influenzae type b (commonly referred to as Hib), measles, mumps, pertussis, poliomyelitis, rubella, tetanus, and varicella. For more information, please refer to the “Parents’ Guide to Immunization” found in the Application Packet

   LACA is not requiring students to be vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccination, but it is recommended.

2. School Grades/Transcript

   Please contact your child’s previous school for their previous grades and transcript. You can fill out the “Authorization For Transfer of Student Records” found in the application packet and give it to previous school. Once you have the grades/transcipt, please hand in a hard copy or email a copy of it to losangeleschristianacademy@gmail.com.

Step 4: Pay Registration Fee and/or tuition

The Enrollment and Book Fee are due in FULL no later first Sunday of July of the upcoming school year or upon acceptance as a student, whichever is later. Registration and book fees are non-refundable and non-transferable whether withdrawal is voluntary or involuntary.

Tuitions should be paid in full by the 1st of every month starting in August and ending in July. Every form of payment (cash or check) must go through Sis. Angie Bevans. Please ensure that you keep the receipt for your personal records. If the family has a special request in regards of their payment plan, please address it to Bro. Henry Urquilla. All tuitions are non-refundable and non-transferable whether withdrawal is voluntary or involuntary.

Step 5: Download Student/Parent Handbook

Read through the Handbook and get familiar with the policy and procedures of LACA