School Profile
Wayne Christian Academy
School Overview
Wayne Christian Academy (WCA) is a non-denominational, private, Christian school founded in 2012 and located in Jesup, GA. WCA is governed by a group of 5 board members and is the only private, Christian school in Wayne County. After 10 years of renting classroom space from a local church, WCA constructed a 25,000 sq. ft. facility in 2022 and is presently planning for the construction of a gymnasium and third classroom wing within the next 3-5 years. The school serves a total of 187 students in PreK through 11th grade, employs 31 faculty and staff members, and is committed to providing a challenging academic curriculum from a Biblical perspective. The curriculum is intentionally designed to offer a traditional education with Biblical integration in all subjects. The vision is to partner parents and educators to foster the spiritual, intellectual, social, and emotional well being of students so they may reach their full, God-given potential while impacting culture as a follower of Jesus Christ. The administration, faculty, and staff fulfill this vision through Biblical instruction, training in Christian character, rigorous academics, local and global community service, as well as a variety of extracurricular programs such as athletics, fine arts, elective classes, clubs and a variety of small group and school-wide activities.
WCA’s Mission:
Wayne Christian Academy is committed to providing a challenging academic curriculum with a Biblical worldview.
WCA’s Vision:
All students are equipped with a strong academic and spiritual foundation in order to reach their full potential and impact culture for Christ.
WCA’s Core Values:
The academy’s highly prioritized core values clearly define the school’s operating principles, guiding all internal and external activities required to achieve the mission and vision of the school. WCA’s core values are as follows:
Love and Grace – We desire our faculty, parents, and school board to form a Christ-centered partnership to educate and guide our students with love and grace.
Biblical Worldview & Christian Influence – In every academic subject, we integrate a connection to Christ and His Word, developing a biblical worldview to promote spiritual growth and gospel outreach.
Academic Excellence – We seek to provide a rigorous academic environment where students can reach their highest potential.
Parent Involvement – We encourage parents to be highly involved in every area of the school, sharing their gifts through service and leadership.
Church Relations – We foster close relationships with and represent many local churches throughout Wayne County and surrounding communities.
The Whole Child – We aim to support parents as they guide and develop the spiritual, intellectual, social, physical, and emotional well-being of their child(ren). We consider this partnership and whole child development approach-an important foundation to an excellent education.
Unity – We endeavor to reflect the racial, ethnic, and economic diversity within the body of Christ.
Other substantial principles that guide the operation of Wayne Christian Academy are the established student outcomes, the statement of faith and related doctrinal beliefs, the school’s philosophy of education, and the code of ethics for faculty and staff.
Schoolwide Expected/Desired Student Outcomes:
*Understands and commits to a personal relationship with Christ and pursues ongoing spiritual development
-Comprehends the meaning of and is devoted to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
-Understands the gospel, the plan of salvation, and how to present that to others
-Recognizes the importance of and practices spiritual disciplines (such as personal Bible study and prayer) and pursues ongoing spiritual maturity through dependence upon the Holy Spirit and involvement in a local church
*Understands and articulates a Biblical worldview and operates from that perspective in the world
-Develops, articulates, and respectfully defends a Biblical worldview
-Demonstrates application and relevance of a Biblical worldview in daily decision making
-Articulates differences between Christianity and other worldviews
*Demonstrates preparedness for the next stage of academic pursuit and continues to develop intellectually, spiritually, physically, socially, and emotionally
-Demonstrates academic competence which is required to fulfill next level academic goals
-Pursues ongoing learning as it relates to future careers
-Thinks creatively and critically as he/she applies learning to solve real world problems
-Utilizes technology responsibly and effectively
-Applies knowledge gained in both academic and extracurricular areas to make healthy choices affecting lifestyle
*Develops moral integrity, demonstrated by righteous living and stewardship
-Lives according to Biblical standards in personal relationships
-Wisely stewards the use of personal, financial, and natural resources
-Exhibits responsible citizenship in the local community and the world
-Uses personal gifts, callings, and talents to disciple others and glorify God
*Respects others and is a servant leader who knows and applies spiritual giftedness
-Respects individual differences, appreciates different cultures, and is able to work effectively in groups
-Explains how every person is created in God’s image, and as a result, values and respects all life
-Articulates the Biblical mandate for service and missions, including responsibility to the poor and lost
-Values and applies learning & knowledge to identify and enhance personal talents and giftedness in order to serve others
-Participates in service experiences with an attitude of joy and humility
-Uses personal strengths within the body of Christ as well as within secular careers, occupations, experiences, etc. to lead others to Christ
Wayne Christian Academy’s aspiration is to be an educational institution that remains founded on the absolute truths in the Word of God. Our desire is to seek continuous improvement, pursuing excellence and growth in all facets of the school. We acknowledge that in order to achieve these goals, Christ must be the center of all we do.
School History
Established in 2012, Wayne Christian Academy (WCA) began as Solid Rock Christian Academy (SRCA) with an initial enrollment of 12 PreK & Kindergarten students. SRCA, initially housed in, but not affiliated with the local Unity Church of God, expanded to offer 6th-8th grades by 2014. Facing growth challenges, the school purchased land in 2017, utilizing modular buildings until a fire in 2019 forced a relocation.
In 2021, SRCA rebranded as Wayne Christian Academy, transitioning to a new permanent facility. Despite setbacks, enrollment surged, prompting plans for high school classes by 2022-2023. Recent successes include a record-breaking fundraiser, launching a one-to-one device program, the development of a fine arts and athletic program, and the initiation of plans for a gymnasium and expanded facilities. Presently in the 12th school year, with 185 students in grades PreK-11th, WCA is poised for continued growth and impact, staying true to its mission of providing a robust academic and spiritual foundation.
Benefits
Advantages include tuition exemption for the children of faculty and staff, bi-weekly salary payments, and allotted paid time off.