Pilot Point Christian Academy
Our History
The Pilot Point Christian Academy originated as the Calvary Kid’s Club, a ministry of Calvary Baptist Church formed in 1996 when some parents of young children in our church discerned a need for quality, Christian Child-care for families in our community. For years, providing week-day childcare has been a part of the ministries of many churches that attempted to meet the needs of families in which both parents work, families of a single parent, families in which parents may, occasionally, need free time or families in which the parents want their pre-school child to be exposed to other children in a structured, Christian environment. Calvary Kid's Club was very successful in meeting these needs for many years.
On August 20, 2008, Calvary Baptist Church voted to restructure and upgrade the Calvary Kid's Club by changing the Kid's Club into a Christian Academy. Our church voted to change the name to Pilot Point Christian Academy. Under new leadership, the school began to use ABEKA curriculum for all classes and have the structure of a fully functioning Christian school. We currently provide weekday care for children age two months to five years, as well as before and after school care for kindergarden through sixth grade.
Our Purpose
Calvary Baptist Church and Pilot Point Christian Academy exist for the purpose of glorifying God through Christ-centered, Bible-based, Spirit-empowered and mission-minded ministry. It is the desire of this church and school to minister to all people, members and non-members alike, by:
Introducing them to Jesus Christ as Savior, Lord God and Friend.
Being sensitive to their spiritual, emotional and physical needs.
Encouraging them toward spiritual maturity.
Providing opportunities for building relationships.
Being prepared and available to help and assist them in any way.
The purpose of the Pilot Point Christian Academy ministry is to strive to do all of the above in the context of providing weekly/daily childcare and Christian education for all those who choose to enroll their children in our academy.
Our Objectives
It is our desire to provide a school in which each child receives constant, loving care and guidance toward forming basic Christian attitudes pertaining to God, themselves, their parents, peers, teachers and the environment. We want to recognize and consider the individual needs of each child and provide opportunities and experiences to help them grow and develop physically, mentally, emotionally, socially and spiritually. Our goal is to give each child the opportunity to:
Develop scholarship in each student, a desire to continue to grow intellectually.
Develop values in each student, a desire to continue to grow spiritually.
Develop character in each student, a desire to continue to grow morally and uniquely.
Develop a strong sence of security associated with Jesus Christ.
Develop a balanced, positive feeling of selfworth.
Develop and understand self control.
Develop a habit of being thankful for the things enjoyed in life.
Develop the social values of getting along with others.
Develop good work habits and acquire an enthusiasm for work.
Develop readiness in speech, reading, mathematics and writing according to individual maturity and ability.
Increase the ability to make choices between right and wrong.
Respect the rights and feelings of others.
Maintain pride in ownership yet willing to share.
Maintain respect for rules and limits set for the good of the group.
Take part in worship activities.
Experience joy through musical participation.
Explore nature through observation, investigation and experimentation.
Gain an awareness of people from other countries and cultures.
Learn and enjoy activities directed toward physical coordination.
Understand basic rules of health and take some responsibility for their own well-being.
Establish safe habits for living.
Pilot Point Christian Academy (PPCA) is a ministry of Calvary Baptist Church and is subject to all policies and by-laws that are currently adopted and in use by the church. The teachings and Bible beliefs of PPCA are the same as those of Calvary Baptist Church and can be found at http://www.calvarypilotpoint.com/AboutUs/. Primary responsibility in leadership rests with the PPCA Director who works under the supervision of the pastor and in conjunction with the PPCA Advisory Board. PPCA is operated in accordance with any and all applicable state and local health, safety and fire codes, as well as, all licensing standards as set forth in the MINIMUM STANDARD RULES for CHILD-CARE CENTERS. We are licensed by the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. All employees of PPCA are professing Christians. They have passed criminal background checks, drug testing and meet the state’s health requirements for child-care workers. There is NO TOLERANCE for the use of any tobacco products, alcohol or illegal drugs on the premises of PPCA or Calvary Baptist Church, at any time. Each employee, supervisor and member of the governing board is required to sign a confidentiality agreement which states that any personal information about the children and the families of children enrolled at PPCA will be restricted to only those persons with a need-to-know within the confines of PPCA. Our teachers possess the competency and understanding essential in caring for and teaching young children in a manner consistent with the objectives of PPCA. In addition to their pre-service training, they are required to complete 15 clock hours of continuing education in the field of child development, annually. Safety is a major priority at PPCA. All of our employees are certified in First-Aid and CPR. All are familiar with the fire escape routes and the approved safety procedures for handling emergency situations. Monthly fire drills and quarterly tornado/disaster drills are conducted. Strict guidelines as to child safety, health requirements, sanitation, hand washing, etc. are followed.
Our faculties are open from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. A nutritionally well-balanced breakfast and lunch, plus mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks, are offered to all enrolled children, age 12 months and older, and are included in the basic rate. Transportation to and from Pilot Point Schools is provided for our school-age children. We believe that children are special creations of God and they shall be treated with courtesy, respect, acceptance, love and patience.
If you have further questions about PPCA, please call us at (940)686-KIDS or email us at calvarybaptist@cebridge.net.
