In living our mission and pursuing our vision at LCA, we believe that Christian relationships are foundational and that the principle of respect is essential to our core of excellence. “Act LCA” illuminates four groups of people whom we commit responsibility to and to whom our future success depends.
Colleagues: Colleague respect is the recognition that we are a community of believers and educators who care deeply for one another. As brothers and sisters in Christ, we are called to support each other in our work and in our life together. We recognize the unique skills and gifts of one another and we respectfully celebrate those differences. We will hold each other accountable to group expectations. We know that how we treat each other as adults is a model for our students.
Students/Alumni: Student and Alumni respect is the recognition that all children, regardless of academic gifts and personality, are created by God. We must encourage all of our students to do their best whether in the classroom, the performing venue, or the athletic field. We show respect by listening intently, holding students accountable to appropriate behavior, setting high standards, respecting opinions, advising and guiding appropriately, and encouraging and uplifting all students that we are privileged to serve.
Family: Family respect is the recognition that we exist because our families find value in the educational services we provide. We understand that building a school of excellence depends on the families and school working together, supporting and respecting each other’s role in the lives of these children. We will listen to families, communicate clearly and timely about their children’s progress, partner with them in affirming expectations, and involve them in enriching our school community.
Community: Community respect is the recognition that we serve God in the community, businesses, and in the church. We graciously open our doors to churches, businesses, and community to form an interactive relationship that is mutually beneficial. We respect the role of the church in our students’ lives and desire to partner with the church in the spiritual upbringing of our students. As an interdenominational school, we respect the doctrinal differences of the churches where our students attend and stress the unity we have in Christ.
