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MISSION STATEMENT

To make the hope of Jesus known by discipling students to love God, serve others, and live big in an environment that is spiritually, emotionally, and physically safe,
in preparation for their God-given destinies.

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A LETTER FROM PRINCIPAL MARI CANAAN

Welcome to our City of Life Christian Academy! As principal of our wonderful academy, I want to take an opportunity to introduce myself, and hopefully give you some insight on the heart and culture of our school. 

I am a wife and mother of 3 girls, and with over a decade of experience in public education and after taking some time off to stay with my babies,  I find myself back in the field God has called me to. As an educator and a mother, I have the amazing experience of seeing a full picture of what it means to have success in a school and in the class, and how we can best partner with our students and their families. I believe the school and parent relationship is an essential part of what makes a school thrive and grow. 

Part of our mission is to create an environment that is physically, emotionally, and spiritually safe for all of our students. The desire of our school is to create a culture of honor with high expectations in academia, integrity, and character. If you’re looking for a place for your child, I invite you to fill out our application to meet with our team, and discover how you can partner with us.

OUR MISSION

The mission of City of Life Christian Academy is to prepare

the next generation, one student at a time, to impact the world for Christ. Within a strong community, we develop Christ-centered character, instill a Biblical worldview with academic excellence, and inspire every student to reach their full potential in Christ, with a heart to serve God and others. At COLCA, we believe that an excellent academic education must be conducted in an atmosphere that nurtures individual growth, inspires achievement, and develops character - all in the context of a thorough Christian understanding of life and truth.

 

We value community and hard work, and we believe that both are enhanced in a joyful family atmosphere. If you are a current family or student, we are grateful that you are here, and we are blessed to have the opportunity

to serve you.

 

If you are a prospective family and share our values, we encourage you to call us today or visit our admissions tab.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

The Holy Bible is our foundation for learning, with emphasis on the vital areas of academics, self-discipline, spiritual development, esteem for others, respect for authority, and patriotism for God and country. City of Life Christian Academy, in partnership with the home and the church, seeks to provide a quality education of the highest standard. “And that from a child thou has known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” II Timothy 3:15 (KJV)

 

City of Life Christian Academy recognizes that the teaching of God’s commandments is itself a command given by God first and foremost to parents, as indicated in Deuteronomy 6:7 (KJV): “And thou shalt teach them [commandments of the Lord] diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house....” All instructors and staff will exhibit spiritual and emotional maturity, will follow biblical principles, and will live in harmony with our “Statement of Faith”.

WHO WE ARE

City of Life Christian Academy (COLCA) is a private, nonprofit Christian school, a ministry of City of Life Church. The school is a member of Oral Roberts University Educational Fellowship and is accredited by the International Christian Accrediting Association (ICAA). The school offers quality educational services for students K-2 through 12th grade. City of Life Christian Academy admits students without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

 

Established in 1991 by Dr. Gary Smith, the founding pastor of City of Life Church, the school has grown from a small group of students to a thriving, fully accredited learning institution that instills dignity and esteem to each student who attends. With the Holy Bible as its foundation for learning, COLCA focuses on the vital areas of academics, self-discipline, spiritual development, esteem for others, respect for authority, and patriotism for God and country.

VISION STATEMENT

TO MAKE THE HOPE OF JESUS KNOWN BY BUILDING A LARGE, CHRIST CENTERED SCHOOL, TRANSFORMING CULTURE THROUGH DISCIPLESHIP, AND EQUIPPING ORDINARY STUDENTS TO LEAD OTHERS AND LIVE DYNAMICALLY FOR THE CAUSE OF GOD'S KINGDOM.

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