SCHOOL-WIDE EXPECTED STUDENT OUTCOMES
LCA’s mission is Equipping Leaders for Christ. This is accomplished by
developing students spiritually, academically, and personally in a close-knit, relationship-oriented school
community in Xenia/Greene County and surrounding areas, preparing graduates for postsecondary
education, the marketplace, and leadership in their homes, churches, community, and vocation.
Students are challenged and encouraged spiritually such that they:
1. Know and love God.
(Deuteronomy 7:9, 10:12, 11:1, 13, 22; Joshua 23:11; Nehemiah 1:5; Matthew 22:37; John 14:23,
17:3; Romans 8:28; 1 Corinthians 8:3; Philippians 3:10; 1 John 5:2-3)
2. Love their neighbors as themselves, respecting others and themselves as image bearers of God.
(Genesis 1:26-27, 9:6; Leviticus 19:18; Psalm 100:3; Isaiah 64:8; Matthew 5:43-48, 19:19, 22:39;
Romans 13:9-10; Galatians 5:14; James 2:8)
3. Pursue a growing relationship with God through an active prayer life, the study and application of
Scripture, and service in God’s church and world.
(1 Thessalonians 5:17; Matthew 4:4; Mark 10:43-45; Luke 18:1, 21:36; Romans 12:12; Ephesians
6:18; Colossians 4:2; 1 Peter 4:7)
4. Internalize a biblical worldview and are prepared to give an answer to anyone who asks to give the
reason for their hope.
(Matthew 6:19-24; Romans 12:2; Colossians 2:8; 1 Timothy 6:6-8; 1 John 2:15-17; 1 Peter 3:15)
Students are challenged and encouraged academically such that they:
5. Value and seek knowledge, wisdom, and understanding.
(Proverbs 1:1-7, 9:10; Job 28:28; Daniel 2:20-21, 12:3; Ecclesiastes 7:19; Luke 2:52; 2 Timothy
3:15)
6. Gain competence and fluency in oral and written communication; creative expression; and biblical,
global, historical, mathematical, scientific, and technological literacy.
(2 Chronicles 9:22; Daniel 1:4, 17-20; Matthew 12:36; Acts 7:22)
7. Think critically, analyze and evaluate information, solve problems, and draw conclusions and
applications across multiple subject areas.
(1 Kings 4:29; 1 Chronicles 12:32)
8. Apply the research process, discerning truth from error.
(1 John 4:6; Malachi 3:16-18; Ecclesiastes 12:13-14; 1 Corinthians 4:5)
Students are challenged and encouraged personally such that they:
9. Develop consistent Christian character evidenced by integrity, the fruit of the Spirit, peacemaking
in relationships, wise decisions, godly leadership, and a heart of respect for authority.
(Psalm 25:21, 26:11-12; Proverbs 10:9, 11:3-6, 28:18; Isaiah 33:15-16; Galatians 5:22-23; 1 Peter
3:8-12)
10. Demonstrate courage and perseverance in the face of adversity.
(Deuteronomy 31:6, 7, 23; Joshua 1:6, 9; 1 Chronicles 28:20; 1 John 5:4-5)
11. Develop time management skills, study skills, and personal organization habits.
(Proverbs 10:4; 1 Kings 11:28; Ecclesiastes 9:10; Romans 12:11; Colossians 3:23-24)
12. Maintain emotional, physical, spiritual, and social health and well-being.
(1 Thessalonians 3:13, 5:23; Philippians 1:6, 4:4-9; Jude 24)