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SCIENCE CAMP AT LCA!

Want to have fun and learn some science this summer? Mr. Peter Czer is offering a four week science camp at the Lighthouse Christian Academy! This will be for students ages 10-14 and will cover topics in physics, chemistry, biology, and medicine. Activities will include field trips, laboratory exercises, and demonstrations. We will go from 9 am to 12 noon, Monday through Thursday starting July 13th and ending August 7th.

Click Here for more details. Registration deadline extended to June 1st!

Click Here to send Mr. Czer a message. Questions welcome!

Lighthouse Christian Academy Receives Full Accreditation!

February 2007, a team from the International Christian Accrediting Association at ORUEF in Tulsa,  OK visited LCA.  After careful review of the Standards, the team spent time with teachers, administrators, staff and students.  The site committee was impressed and had high praise for the faculty.  Here are their comments:

-"LCA is to be commended for their efforts to develop multiple academic tracks that are addressing the needs of a diverse population."

-"The administration demonstrates a tremendously strong passion for the spiritual, academic life skill and character development of each student who attends LCA."

-"The LCA teaching, administrative and support staff under the leadership of the Principal has developed a strong spiritually  nurturing family environment for staff and students alike."

-"LCA teachers are to be commended for their sacrificial commitment and Godly role models as they invest into the lives of their students by practically integrating God’s word into daily academic and elective courses."

Curriculum

“That the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” Timothy 3:17

The Academy serves students who indicate their desire to succeed in a truly Christian environment with a strong academic curriculum. Following a liberal arts tradition, the curriculum aims at preparing each student for admission to a university.

 

Honors Level Course Sequence for High School Students

Freshmen:

Bible/Theology 9 *g

Themes in Literature *g

Algebra I *g

Spanish I *

Keyboarding & Health *g

Elective g

Physical Education/Athletics *g

Sophomores:

Bible/Theology 10 *g

World Literature *g

Geometry *g

Biology (lab) g

Spanish II *

World History *g

Elective g

Physical Education/Athletics *g

Juniors:

Bible/Theology 11 *g

American Literature *g

Algebra II *

Spanish III

US History *g

Chemistry *

Electives in the Fine Arts g

Elective

Seniors:

Bible/Theology 12 *g

English Literature *g

Pre-Calculus

Apologetics *g

US Government & Economics

Physics

Electives in the Fine Arts

Elective g

 

Elective Courses:

Advanced Math

Journalism

Yearbook

Physics

Spanish III

Choir

Trigonometry & Precalculus *

 

 

 

g-Minimum Graduation Requirements

* Indicates the College Preparatory Course Sequence

(For transfer students the requirement is 10 credits of Bible for each year at the Academy.)

It is our mission to educate the whole person, and graduate students who think, judge, and act in accordance with the teachings of Jesus Christ our Lord.

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Focus on the Faculty


Richard Cornett: Principal

A former public high school principal, Dick Cornett is on staff specializing in History and the principal.
B.A., History, Lincoln Memorial University
M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, Virginia Polytechnic Institute

RichardCornett@thelighthousechristianacademy.com

Jack Mefford: Vice Principal

Coming on board this year as Vice Principal, Jack Mefford brings his skills in teaching, coaching and film at the middle school level to the Lighthouse Academy.
B.A., History UCLA
M.A. Education, Loyola Marymount University.

JackMefford@thelighthousechristianacademy.com

Pamela Sommer:
Pam Sommer has been the creative force behind the Drama and English Departments.  She has taught at LCA for 13 years.
B.A., English, UCLA

PamelaSommer@thelighthousechristianacademy.com

Nicolene Mefford:
Nicolene joined the staff in 2005. Her organizational skills are recognized as Office Administrator for the School. But these skills excel in teaching the Math Curriculum.
B.A., History, UCLA

nicolene@thelighthousechristianacademy.org

Peter Czer:
Peter, a Physics major, is perfect for the Science Courses. He shares his
understanding of God's order of creation from Physical Science to Physics.
B.S., Physics, UCLA

PeterCzer@thelighthousechristianacademy.com

Rob Scribner:
Pastor Rob Scribner of The Lighthouse Church directs and teaches the Bible Curriculum at LCA.
B.A., History, UCLA

RobScribner@thelighthousechristianacademy.com


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Road To College

Following a liberal arts tradition, the LCA curriculum aims at preparing each student for admission to a university.  While LCA is a college preparatory school, it is also co-educational offering alternative academic tracks for those interested in pursuing alternate career paths not requiring a traditional four year college or university education.
 
College Fair:
Each year there is a College Fair on campus, which brings in colleges and universities from Southern California so students and parents have an opportunity to talk with admissions counselors, hear presentations and evaluate choices and options for their student(s).
 
Job Fair:
The students are exposed to a variety of careers at the annual Job Fair. This past year we featured among others an Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon, Speech Therapist, Immigration Lawyer, and an Architect. Other career paths included Mill Worker, Policeman, Plumber, Electrician and Early Childhood Educator.
 
Santa Monica College:
LCA also works closely with Santa Monica College and the Scholars Program for students who wish to take their undergrad requirement classes at the junior college level. The Scholars Program puts them on track for University transfer with SMC boasting an 80+ percent transfer rate.

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