The Oaks Adventist Christian School
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| Houston Adventist Academy | |
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| Type | Private Seventh Day Adventist Primary and Secondary School |
| Motto | Raising the standard of Excellence in service of God and Humanity |
| Established | 2003 |
| Grades | kindergartenth through 12th |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Color(s) | Grey, Blue, and Red |
| Mascot | Tiger |
| Website | www |
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Houston Adventist Academy, previously known as The Oaks Adventist Christian School, is a private Christian school located in Cypress, an area in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, with PreKindergarten (4 year old) through twelfth grade. It is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system.[1]
History
[edit]The Oaks Adventist Christian School opened in the fall of 2003.[citation needed]
It was previously in another unincorporated area of Harris County, near Houston.[2]
The school opened its current campus in August 2011.[3]
Plans were in the works to open a daycare facility on the campus in the summer of 2014.[citation needed]
Accreditation
[edit]Both the elementary and high school programs are fully accredited with the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventist, The National Council for Private Schools, The Texas Private School Accreditation Commission and the Texas Education Agency.
Curriculum
[edit]All students are required to take classes in the core areas of English, Basic Sciences, Mathematics, a Foreign Language, and Social Sciences.
Religion
[edit]All students take religion classes each year that they are enrolled. These classes cover topics in biblical history and Christian and denominational doctrines. Weekly, the entire student body gathers together in the auditorium for an hour-long chapel service.
Athletics
[edit]The Academy offers the following sports:
- Basketball (boys & girls)
- Volleyball (boys & girls)
- Soccer (co-ed)
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Opinion/2010/1115/For-real-education-reform-take-a-cue-from-the-Adventists"the second largest Christian school system in the world has been steadily outperforming the national average – across all demographics."
- ^ Moody, Wayne, Rita Ostdick, James Thiessen, Gloria Busch. Patterson's American Education, Volume 104, November 15, 2007. ISBN 0977160262, 9780977160266. p. 558. Google search result. "Oaks Adventist Christian S 11903C Tanner Rd 77041"
- ^ Home. The Oaks Adventist Christian School. August 9, 2011. Retrieved on March 2, 2019.
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