Comments on a Private Christian Education

Fall 2012 Newsletterllanochristianacademy.org

At Llano Christian Academy we have access to a number of extraordinary Christian curriculums. Dr. Smith takes the lead in choosing curriculum that best meets the needs of our students. After our first year of operation our students tested out in the top 25% in the nation. We are encouraged and feel blessed by the accomplishments of our teachers and students.

On this upbeat note I would like to share with you the style or overview of a Christian education that drew and convinced me that we were doing God’s will and He would bless our efforts.

At 8:00AM each school morning class begins with roll call then gathering in the sanctuary for a devotional. About the devotional ….the speaker needs to be a devout Christian believer whose life actions reflect those beliefs and the love of Almighty God. The particular religious denomination is not important as we are non-denominational. We may guide the speaker by saying “Genesis chapter 1 and the story of creation would be appropriate”. After a 15 to 20 minute lesson on God’s wonderful creation event which includes us, the land we walk on, the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, the materials for the clothes we wear, the animals and the full extent of a powerful, loving action we return to the individual classrooms. At that time the teacher will begin the day’s instruction with this topic “Today we will learn more about how to RESPONSIBLY use the gifts that God has created and given us”. This total universe is for our use and enjoyment but not to despoil, pollute or deplete. The full embodiment of this statement will find itself in faith, education and commitment.

Besides the devotional there is a daily class session on the Bible. This is intended so that God’s word may be an integral part of each student’s school life.

Fast forward 12 or 14 short years and many of these same students will be studying biochemistry, genomics, the meaning of the code of life DNA. Three things should vividly stand out at that point: (continued on page 2)

In This IssueComments on a 1 & 2Private Christian Education

A Special Thank You 2

2012 Test Results 3

Financial Reports 4

End of Year Celebration!

A very special thanks goes to the individuals who gave their time and energies to Llano Christian Academy

during the 2011-2012 school year. The students were truly

blessed.

Rita BoultinghouseHarold & Joanie Castleman

Shawn & Shelly CloptonCarolyn Copeland

Jesika FarmerMike & Jan Goetz

Chris GouldAli Hoy

Tiffani JamesLCA Parent & Grandparents

Shane LynchPatty McClainValerie Morris

Larry & Peggy Najar Renaud & Winter Peuziat

Joe RandersonLony & Joan Reed

Rick RudkinJenny RuscheJudy Rusche

Bryan ScogginsScottie Scoggins

JoAnne SmithRuby Smith

Brett & Shandon WhitsonRob & Dena Wilson

andcountless others unknown to me who prayed for us daily.

1. Of the hundred of millions of people that God has created that walked this earth each was created in His image and likeness.2. Besides being in the image and likeness of the creator each person was distinctly and uniquely different created especially for God’s purpose with love.3. This knowledge of the DNA code proves by science that we could have only been created by intelligent design, not by a big bang or evolution.

At this point our students will be back many years at a devotional where a denoted speaker in Genesis chapter 1, verse1, told them about Almighty God and His love for us as He created all things.

We believe we are doing God’s will when we pursue this style of education. Many of our students have made a faith commitment this year asking Jesus into a relationship as their Lord and Savior. The exact number of these commitments is not significant. (We are not about numbers). Our commitment is to the life of every student that they excel in their secular studies and come to know God’s love more completely in their lives.

About L.C.A.’s Financial Structure A majority of the board of directors of LCA continue to insist that the tuition remain at $200.00 a month for 9 months or $1800.00. This amount covers only about one third of our yearly expenses.

Through the grace of God and the generosity of many people, churches or organizations, we have met payroll and paid expenses.

If you feel led and if you can afford it, any gift, memorial or donation will go toward the continuing of this school.

May our all powerful and loving God bless you and yours.

Sincerely,Lony Reed, LCA Board President

Comments on a Private Christian Education (continued)

2012 Educator of the Year. Congratulations Dr. Smith!

Thank You!

School National Average Average VarianceKindergartenReading 91 71 +20Language 95 71 +24Mathematics 91 69 +22

FirstReading 86 71 +15 Vocabulary 88 72 +16Language 88 73 +15Mathematics 88 74 +14Math Computation 85 81 +04Science 85 77 +08Social Studies 93 82 +11Word Analysis 81 79 +03

SecondReading 92 73 +19 Vocabulary 93 73 +20Language 84 69 +15Language Mechanics 82 66 +16Mathematics 91 77 +14Math Computation 85 77 +08Science 88 79 +09Social Studies 95 83 +12Spelling 83 69 +14Word Analysis 95 74 +21

ThirdReading 78 69 +09Vocabulary 83 72 +11Language 77 71 +06Language Mechanics 78 72 +06Mathematics 94 70 +24Math Computation 98 76 +22Science 86 66 +20Social Studies 84 71 +13Spelling 77 70 +07Word Analysis 86 70 +16

School National Average Average VarianceFourth Reading 94 70 +24Vocabulary 92 62 +30Language 95 67 +28Language Mech. 83 65 +18Mathematics 98 60 +38Math Comp. 98 64 +34Science 87 61 +26Social Studies 87 65 +22Spelling 86 62 +24

FifthReading 80 63 +17Vocabulary 87 79 +08Language 85 66 +19 Language Mech. 78 65 +13Mathematics 85 60 +25Math Comp. 87 65 +22Science 85 65 +20Social Studies 80 63 +17Spelling 64 60 +04

Sixth GradeReading 71 63 +08Vocabulary 66 64 +02Language 71 62 +09Language Mech. 60 63 -03Mathematics 59 55 +04Math Comp. 72 69 +03Science 66 59 +07Social Studies 65 61 +04Spelling 39 51 -12

On April 24-26, 2012, Llano Christian Academy administered the baseline achievement test to the students, Kindergarten through Sixth Grade. The Terra-Nova III is a norm-referenced test comparing the achievement of individual students and groups of students with national performance. The results are as follows:

2012 Achievement Test Results

The baseline testing indicates where our students have strengths and weaknesses. If you have any questions, please call

Dr. Smith at 325-247-4942.

Statement of Financial Position June 30, 2012

Statement of Income and Expense July 2011 - July 2012