our vision
Pinewood Christian Academy (PCA) will prepare every student to know and understand the world in which they live and evaluate all ideas in the light of Scripture so that they can participate in fulfilling the cultural mandate through:
1. multiplication by communicating the gospel to others through Godly character and the
expression and defense of Biblical ideas, and
2. dominion through problem solving, creation, and invention.
1. multiplication by communicating the gospel to others through Godly character and the
expression and defense of Biblical ideas, and
2. dominion through problem solving, creation, and invention.
our purpose
The purpose of Pinewood Christian Academy is to join with families in training covenant children to seek and understand all of life through the teachings and principles of Scripture;
to understand that we live in a God-centered universe; to develop and articulate a Biblical worldview; and to be prepared for higher education, jobs, and life.
to understand that we live in a God-centered universe; to develop and articulate a Biblical worldview; and to be prepared for higher education, jobs, and life.
our credentials
Pinewood Christian Academy is a member of and accredited by Christian Schools of Florida (CSF). CSF is an accrediting member of the Florida Association of Academic Nonpublic Schools (FAANS), the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA), and accredited member schools are listed in the registry of the International Alliance of Regional Accreditors (the Alliance).
our covenant
We are what is called a covenant school. This means that we partner with Christian parents
to educate their covenant children, according to Deuteronomy 6:7. Over twenty-five years, Pinewood Christian Academy has developed an authentically Christian educational program, the main purpose of which is to facilitate a real relationship with Jesus Christ through a true understanding of the Gospel. To be in harmony with this purpose, families who send their children to PCA should desire both an intimate knowledge of Christ and an excellent education for their children. As such, the following statements are included in our Family Covenant:
"We recognize that children are trained spiritually first and foremost in the home. For this reason,
we affirm that at least one parent is a professing Christian, trusting in Jesus Christ alone for
salvation, adhering to the basic precepts of historic, orthodox Christianity, and regularly attending
a local protestant, gospel-teaching church."
*Every family applying to Pinewood Christian Academy must secure a pastor's signature affirming that they are members and/or regular attenders of a local, protestant, gospel-teaching church.
"We agree that the foundational relationship in the covenant family is that of husband (i.e. one man) and wife (i.e. one woman) according to Genesis 2:18-25. We therefore agree to model a God-honoring lifestyle for our child(ren) by living in conformity with the Biblical principles regarding personal purity (if single or divorced) or marital fidelity (if married)."
*A copy of Pinewood Christian Academy’s complete "Statement on Biblical Marriage" is available upon request.
"We acknowledge that there will be times when we may be at odds with a PCA teacher,
administrator, staff member, or other parent(s) and that dealing with such conflict publicly
(e.g. gossip, social media, etc.) is potentially harmful to our school partnership, the PCA community
in general, and the witness and reputation of PCA as a Christian school (see Galatians 5:13-15). Therefore, we commit to following the Biblical principles of peacemaking and reconciliation as taught by Jesus in Matthew 18:15-17 in all of our interactions, with the understanding that all other PCA faculty, administrators, staff, and families commit to doing the same."
Does Pinewood enroll children from Catholic families? Click the button below to see our response.
to educate their covenant children, according to Deuteronomy 6:7. Over twenty-five years, Pinewood Christian Academy has developed an authentically Christian educational program, the main purpose of which is to facilitate a real relationship with Jesus Christ through a true understanding of the Gospel. To be in harmony with this purpose, families who send their children to PCA should desire both an intimate knowledge of Christ and an excellent education for their children. As such, the following statements are included in our Family Covenant:
"We recognize that children are trained spiritually first and foremost in the home. For this reason,
we affirm that at least one parent is a professing Christian, trusting in Jesus Christ alone for
salvation, adhering to the basic precepts of historic, orthodox Christianity, and regularly attending
a local protestant, gospel-teaching church."
*Every family applying to Pinewood Christian Academy must secure a pastor's signature affirming that they are members and/or regular attenders of a local, protestant, gospel-teaching church.
"We agree that the foundational relationship in the covenant family is that of husband (i.e. one man) and wife (i.e. one woman) according to Genesis 2:18-25. We therefore agree to model a God-honoring lifestyle for our child(ren) by living in conformity with the Biblical principles regarding personal purity (if single or divorced) or marital fidelity (if married)."
*A copy of Pinewood Christian Academy’s complete "Statement on Biblical Marriage" is available upon request.
"We acknowledge that there will be times when we may be at odds with a PCA teacher,
administrator, staff member, or other parent(s) and that dealing with such conflict publicly
(e.g. gossip, social media, etc.) is potentially harmful to our school partnership, the PCA community
in general, and the witness and reputation of PCA as a Christian school (see Galatians 5:13-15). Therefore, we commit to following the Biblical principles of peacemaking and reconciliation as taught by Jesus in Matthew 18:15-17 in all of our interactions, with the understanding that all other PCA faculty, administrators, staff, and families commit to doing the same."
Does Pinewood enroll children from Catholic families? Click the button below to see our response.
OUR PROGRAM
“Education of every kind is an endeavor shaped by worldviews.” – Bryan Smith, PhD.
A worldview represents our most fundamental beliefs and assumptions about the universe we inhabit. It determines how we answer the “big questions” of life: who am I, where did I come from, why am I here, what is my purpose in life, and what happens after I die? As Christians we need to not only understand what it means to have a Biblical worldview, but also why we should hold fast to that worldview and apply it to all of life.
If we value God, we will believe all that He has said. If we believe all that He has said, we will favor explanations and models that conform to Scripture, and we will reject those that do not. We do not worry that we are being too dogmatic, or that we are “sheltering” children from the “world.” The “world” that we study was created by and belongs to God, and therefore aligning our teaching to His revelation is not a hindrance to understanding the world, but is instead a prerequisite.
Christian parents are called to raise their children to have a Biblical worldview (see Deut. 6:4-9). In partnership with the family, a Christian school should be explicitly teaching a Biblical worldview throughout all content areas. Academic studies are not additional to or separate from Biblical study. The apostle Paul tells us in Romans 12 to “be transformed by the renewal of your mind that by testing you may discern what is the will of God” and in 2 Corinthians 10 to “take every thought captive to obey Christ.” Pinewood Christian Academy trains its students to question the ideas in history, science, math, and the language arts that are contrary to the truths of God. We then to lead them in replacing those problematic concepts with those that are obedient to Christ and His gospel.
A worldview represents our most fundamental beliefs and assumptions about the universe we inhabit. It determines how we answer the “big questions” of life: who am I, where did I come from, why am I here, what is my purpose in life, and what happens after I die? As Christians we need to not only understand what it means to have a Biblical worldview, but also why we should hold fast to that worldview and apply it to all of life.
If we value God, we will believe all that He has said. If we believe all that He has said, we will favor explanations and models that conform to Scripture, and we will reject those that do not. We do not worry that we are being too dogmatic, or that we are “sheltering” children from the “world.” The “world” that we study was created by and belongs to God, and therefore aligning our teaching to His revelation is not a hindrance to understanding the world, but is instead a prerequisite.
Christian parents are called to raise their children to have a Biblical worldview (see Deut. 6:4-9). In partnership with the family, a Christian school should be explicitly teaching a Biblical worldview throughout all content areas. Academic studies are not additional to or separate from Biblical study. The apostle Paul tells us in Romans 12 to “be transformed by the renewal of your mind that by testing you may discern what is the will of God” and in 2 Corinthians 10 to “take every thought captive to obey Christ.” Pinewood Christian Academy trains its students to question the ideas in history, science, math, and the language arts that are contrary to the truths of God. We then to lead them in replacing those problematic concepts with those that are obedient to Christ and His gospel.
our Team
PCA is a church-run (or “parochial”) school and is a ministry of Pinewood Presbyterian Church. The Head of School is both a staff member and ruling elder of the church, and is responsible
for the administration of all school programs and personnel. PCA is also helped by the Academy Ministry Team which is made up of members of Pinewood church whose careers,
life experience, and/or expertise enable them to advise and make recommendations regarding policy, personnel, and curricula.
for the administration of all school programs and personnel. PCA is also helped by the Academy Ministry Team which is made up of members of Pinewood church whose careers,
life experience, and/or expertise enable them to advise and make recommendations regarding policy, personnel, and curricula.
our Community Partners
Pinewood Christian Academy is grateful for the support of our corporate and community partners who help the school in countless ways, whether through fundraising, donating goods and services, or offering their time and talents for the benefit of our students and God's Kingdom. Please take a moment to visit these business sites and patronize them whenever possible! Thank you, Community Partners!
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