{"id":148,"date":"2016-12-22T19:16:01","date_gmt":"2016-12-22T19:16:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arborchristianacademy.org\/?page_id=148"},"modified":"2025-03-11T18:17:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T18:17:31","slug":"our-distinctives","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.arborchristianacademy.org\/?page_id=148&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Our Distinctives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Families Choose Us!&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Why are families choosing us for their child&#8217;s education? Because we are unique. At Arbor Christian Academy, we are a family united by a common mission: equipping and educating children&#8217;s minds and hearts to impact their\u00a0nation.\u00a0Take a look at some of the ways we accomplish this below&#8230;[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2288&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"news-list shw-shortcode news-list-18636904206adc4a5a392d6 \"><ul class=\"list-unstyled list-detail\"><li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i><a class=\"title\" href=\"http:\/\/www.arborchristianacademy.org\/en\/academics\/our-distinctives\/\"   >Our Distinctives<\/a><\/li><li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i><a class=\"title\" href=\"http:\/\/www.arborchristianacademy.org\/en\/academics\/philosophy\/\"   >Philosophy<\/a><\/li><li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arborchristianacademy.org\/en\/academics\/parent-and-student-handbook\/\" title=Parent and Student Handbook  >Parent and Student Handbook<\/a><\/li><li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i><a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arborchristianacademy.org\/en\/academics\/school-calendar-2023-24\/\" title=School Calendar 2023-24  >School Calendar 2023-24<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"shw-shortcode feature feature-2753180316adc4a5a39527 \">\r\n\t<div data-wow-delay=\"0.4s\" data-wow-duration=\"1s\" class=\"why-choose-us-wrapper wow zoomIn \">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"customs-row row\"><div class=\"section-icon col-md-12\"><i class=\"fa fa fa-comments\"><\/i><span>Native English-Speaking Teachers<\/span><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"shw-shortcode feature feature-2855761096adc4a5a395cc \">\r\n\t<div data-wow-delay=\"0.4s\" data-wow-duration=\"1s\" class=\"why-choose-us-wrapper wow zoomIn \">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"customs-row row\"><div class=\"section-icon col-md-12\"><i class=\"fa fa fa-book\"><\/i><span>North American Education<\/span><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"shw-shortcode feature feature-13450962856adc4a5a39623 \">\r\n\t<div data-wow-delay=\"0.4s\" data-wow-duration=\"1s\" class=\"why-choose-us-wrapper wow zoomIn \">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"customs-row row\"><div class=\"section-icon col-md-12\"><i class=\"fa fa fa-heart\"><\/i><span>Christian, Values-Based Education<\/span><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"shw-shortcode feature feature-21282847326adc4a5a39675 \">\r\n\t<div data-wow-delay=\"0.4s\" data-wow-duration=\"1s\" class=\"why-choose-us-wrapper wow zoomIn \">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"customs-row row\"><div class=\"section-icon col-md-12\"><i class=\"fa fa fa-bookmark\"><\/i><span>University Preparation<\/span><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"shw-shortcode feature feature-14510532656adc4a5a396c5 \">\r\n\t<div data-wow-delay=\"0.4s\" data-wow-duration=\"1s\" class=\"why-choose-us-wrapper wow zoomIn \">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"customs-row row\"><div class=\"section-icon col-md-12\"><i class=\"fa fa fa-child\"><\/i><span>Family Support Services<\/span><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"shw-shortcode feature feature-17095813306adc4a5a39713 \">\r\n\t<div data-wow-delay=\"0.4s\" data-wow-duration=\"1s\" class=\"why-choose-us-wrapper wow zoomIn \">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"customs-row row\"><div class=\"section-icon col-md-12\"><i class=\"fa fa fa-globe\"><\/i><span>A TeachBeyond International School<\/span><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Our School Has&#8230;&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;1. Great Teachers&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left|line_height:50px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]We at ACA take pride in our quality teachers. Due to our dual language model, half of our teaching staff comes from the United States and the other half from here in the Dominican Republic. Each grade level has classes taught by a teacher fluent in English.<\/p>\n<p>Not only are our staff members qualified, but they also serve our students with dedication and love. Additionally, all members of our staff, both Dominican and North American, actively model lifelong learning for our students by pursuing fluency in both English and Spanish.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;2. Strong Curriculum&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left|line_height:50px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]Uniquely\u00a0created for this school, our curriculum meets both American and Dominican national education standards. Knowing\u00a0that children are active learners, our students are taught through a variety of hands-on methods and spend very little time simply sitting at a desk. Additionally, because all\u00a0learning is connected, our teachers use integrated units to\u00a0weave together each\u00a0subject (language arts, math, science, social studies, music, art, etc.) instead of teaching them in isolation.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;3. Foundational Values&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]At Arbor Christian Academy, our desire is to help our students become fruitful leaders. A fruitful leader is one who positively impacts their world for Christ. We want to train up children to understand and embody the following traits: A fruitful leader is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">ROOTED<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">COURAGEOUS<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">RELATIONAL<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">WISE<\/span>, and has <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">INTEGRITY<\/span>. Click\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arborchristianacademy.org\/en\/about-aca\/values\/\">here<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>to learn more.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;4. Family Services&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]At Arbor Christian Academy we believe that family health is a vital part of your child&#8217;s education. For this reason we are dedicated to assisting our families through parenting support, financial support and other avenues as God provides the opportunity.\u00a0Our dedication to educational transformation and growth extends beyond students to our families and communities as well.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;5. International Connections&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]We at Arbor Christian Academy are part of TeachBeyond&#8217;s global network. TeachBeyond is a nonprofit organization with partnerships in 82 countries around the world. Their mission is to serve and work alongside schools to transform communities through education. As a part of this network, we are better able to provide quality education and a global perspective for our students. Learn more about TeachBeyond <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/teachbeyond.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;987&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;right-to-left&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;120px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;990&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;90px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;981&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1481770855294{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;background-color: #de7047 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1481769850585{background-color: #de7047 !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;REGISTER NOW!&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1481770324902{margin-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Make your family part of the Arbor Christian Academy\u00a0family.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;ADMISSIONS&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#105b63&#8243; custom_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1488315518852{margin-top: 10px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arborchristianacademy.org%2Fen%2Fadmissions%2F||&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Families Choose Us!&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Why are families choosing us for their child&#8217;s education? 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