Asunción Christian Academy

The Asunción Christian Academy (ACA) is an American co-educational Christian day school that is governed by an independent Board of Directors, in Asunción, Paraguay. The academy is located in the suburbs of Asuncion. The average class size is 20. It was founded in 1958 by Lucy Huston and moved to its current location in 1970.

Asuncion Christian Academy
Location
Av. Santísimo Sacramento, Asuncion

Paraguay
Coordinates25.2787°S 57.5866°W / -25.2787; -57.5866
Information
TypePrivate Christian school
MottoAsunción Christian Academy believes that the best education to prepare a student for adult life is an education based upon the truth of God’s Word and having a growing and personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Responsibility
Established1958
PresidentSusana Donahue
PrincipalMarvin Retzer General Director
GradesPK - 12
Number of students210
Color(s)Blue and Silver
Athleticssoccer, basketball
MascotKnight
Website

Curriculum

The academy offers US-based programs from grades Pre-K through 12 which is accredited by SACS and ACSI. All classes are taught in English. Students in the High School must earn 28 Carnegie Credits to graduate. It is run by a Board of Trustees.

Spanish program

The school offers a Spanish language program which is recognized by the Paraguayan Ministry of Education. The Spanish program is based on Social Science Baccalaureate and is embedded within the Curriculum. The program includes Spanish language and grammar, Guaraní (Paraguay's second official language), and Paraguayan history and geography. All credits go to the Paraguayan MEC Diploma.

Ethos

Asunción Christian Academy believes that the best education to prepare a student for adult life is an education based upon the truth of God’s Word and having a growing and personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Curriculum

The elementary school (pre-kinder through 5th grade) teaches reading, language, mathematics, science, social studies, and Bible. Every student has the opportunity to be instructed in art, music, physical education, and computers.

All faculty members who teach academic courses from K-12th grades are certified teachers. Class size ranges from 13 to 18 students. Facilities include elementary and high school libraries, art room, music room, computer room, science lab, and classrooms with air conditioning.

The secondary school (grades 6-12) offers a U.S. college preparatory curriculum. The school offers advanced math, the sciences, physics, foreign language, computer, English, social studies, and electives in fine arts.

The college-bound seniors generally score on or above the national USA averages on the SAT and ACT which allows graduates to attend university, with some receiving academic scholarships.

ACA offers interscholastic and intramural school sports activities such as soccer, volleyball, and basketball.

History

Asuncion Christian Academy had its beginning in 1958 in the educational facilities of the Free Methodist Mission, sponsored by Free Methodist, Mennonite and Assembly of God missionaries. It began under the initiative of Mr. Frank Weins, with an initial enrollment of six pupils and with Mrs. Lucy Huston as teacher. In 1963 a Constitution was adopted and a Board of Trustees was established. From a teaching staff of one the school has grown to a complete program from pre-kinder through 12th grade.

See also
  • List of high schools in Paraguay
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