The March 2022 student of the month at Ignite Christian Academy (ICA) is Carson Ball, a junior from southwestern Missouri. A first-year student at ICA, Carson has received Christ as his personal Savior, and he has reflected that in his coursework.

“Carson works diligently in Bible class,” wrote Eric Hamper, who nominated Carson for student of the month. “He has a spiritual maturity beyond his years, a great perspective on life, and a solid understanding of Scripture.” [Read more…]

Students & Families,

Our mission at Ignite Christian Academy is to enable all learners to deepen their faith, pursue knowledge, cultivate character, and be released as servant leaders that glorify God. Your feedback is vitally important to ensure we provide an experience that reflects our school mission.

Last fall, all students and parents were invited to share their personal feedback on their experiences at Ignite Christian Academy through the ICA Stakeholder Surveys. We have now had time to compile and review that information, and I would like to share those results for you to review. [Read more…]

The school counseling department at Ignite Christian Academy (ICA) serves students in grades 7-12 through a variety of avenues. Students are referred to our counselors for different reasons such as falling behind on their pacing to complete coursework within their school year. Those who are willing to work with school counselors learn to identify challenges, set goals, and learn strategies to be successful in their coursework. [Read more…]

Ignite Christian Academy will have an official spring break from April 11-15, 2022, during the Holy Week. There will be no student work assigned that week and will not count towards student’s end date. Teachers will also have limited availability. We pray that you take the time to focus on Christ during Holy Week.

Here are two separate activities that families can use to encourage discussion about Holy Week and the gift we have in Christ’s resurrection. [Read more…]

When brave men and women enter the armed forces, they know they may be asked to make the ultimate sacrifice of laying down their life or well-being for our freedom. In the wake of these sacrifices, the families of these heroes are often left with heavy burdens even beyond their grief.

Folds of Honor is a non-profit organization that seeks to recognize and honor these sacrifices and the burdens left on surviving family members. Each year, Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships that make it possible for the children of America’s heroes to pursue the highest education. [Read more…]

Fourth grader Harris Robinson is the February 2022 student of the month at Ignite Christian Academy (ICA). A resident of the Crossroads of America in south-central Indiana, Harris is enjoying his second year at ICA, and his teachers are enjoying working with him as well.

“Harris is an excellent student who excels at making sure he writes complete, thoughtful answers for short answer/essay questions and projects,” wrote elementary teacher Della Glandorf in nominating him for this month’s award. “He asks for help when he needs it and is so polite when working with me or writing help messages.” [Read more…]

The January 2022 student of the month is Abigail Wheaton, a first-year student at Ignite Christian Academy (ICA). A sixth grader who hails from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Abigail has been on 13 cruise ships in her young life and also cruised through her first semester at Ignite Christian Academy.

“Abigail is new to ICA and has dove in with figuring out all the technology,” wrote Kelly Weymouth, who nominated her for this month’s honor. “She regularly participates in FlipGrid questions and has a great and positive attitude all the time.” [Read more…]

The December 2021 elementary student of the month at Ignite Christian Academy (ICA) is Joi Smith, a 4th grade student who lives in the shadows of the beautiful Klein Drakenstein Mountains in the Western Cape of South Africa. A third-year student at ICA, Joi has been rewarded with this month’s honor for her hard work and progress in her math studies.

“Joi has been diligently working on her mathematics,” wrote elementary teacher Marianne Jefferies, who nominated Joi for student of the month. “She has been booking virtual sessions with me to prepare for her math tests. She uses math talk and strategies to work through every problem. These sessions are helping her excel on her tests. I have seen such an improvement in her math confidence already this year. I am so proud of her!” [Read more…]

Merry Christmas, ICA families! Each Christmas season, I rejoice in the hope I have in the Lord, and I know that this year, in particular, God is calling me to be still. I want to encourage you with the same challenge. Christmas can often be a time of filled schedules, and it can be easy to get lost in the noise of the holidays, even if your schedule is full of well-intentioned things and church events. Very truly, this is a season to celebrate! God delivered in His promise to us to bring a Savior, and through Jesus, we can know and have life eternal with the Father. [Read more…]

December 20 through Friday, December 31. Coursework will be due again beginning Monday, January 3, 2022. If you would like to work during this time, you will be able to access your coursework.

Please keep in mind, however, that there will be limited teacher support during this time. From Monday, December 20, through Thursday, December 23, live, on-demand academic support will only be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (CT). Pre-scheduled individual student appointments will be available as normal. All ICA Staff, including education coordinators, will be unavailable from Friday, December 24, through Friday, December 31. All staff will resume normal hours beginning Monday, January 3, 2022. [Read more…]