ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURE
FAITH INTEGRATION
Wayfinder Christian Academy believes that if faith isn’t integrated into everything we do, then we aren’t doing it right. When people come on our campus, they should feel welcome, loved and appreciated, where true service-oriented Christianity shines in our halls. While we have special opportunities where students are expected to search the Bible and find the Truth within, faith and Biblical truths are incorporated into every other class as well.
COLLEGE PREP & TECHNICAL SKILLS
At Wayfinder Christian Academy we do not believe college preparation and technical training to be mutually exclusive. We believe that students should meet state and college admission standards for graduation. We also think that providing student opportunities to develop career and technical skills sets them up for greater success in a lifetime.
Connecting with students is our No. 1 objective as a staff.
MENTORSHIP
Connecting with students is our No. 1 objective as a staff. To meet this goal, every student is assigned a mentor who will be there to support them as they grow and develop their own learning path. We maintain a 10-1 ratio so that mentors always have time to meet. As students progress, more and more independence will be given, so in preparation for this shift, mentors closely monitor skills such as time management, project development, and social skills necessary for success. The students and mentors then create personalized growth plans to ensure overall success while at Wayfinder Christian Academy.
TEAM-BUILDING
The Wayfinder Experience has a team-building culture built into the core of its program. Students start their experience at Wayfinder Christian Academy with a bootcamp designed to introduce them to the unique team culture and experiential learning expectations they will encounter at our school. Most Wayfinder experiential learning trips are designed to offer team-building opportunities. Mentorship teams include all grades to promote whole-school community. All classes have collaboration opportunities and team exercises built into their design. Relationship-building skills and techniques are taught throughout our program.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND APPRENTICESHIPS
Students getting real-world experiences is of utmost importance at Wayfinder Christian Academy. Community partnerships and apprenticeships expand the learning opportunities available to our students. We ask parents to help staff make connections in the community. This also means that these partnerships and apprenticeship opportunities will grow over the years and only enhance the Wayfinder Experience.
SERVANT LEADERSHIP
We believe that servant leadership starts at the top. As a result, the Wayfinder administration is structured upside down. At the top are students and their needs. Our teachers go above and beyond to help students achieve their goals and provide resources for excellence. Administration is at the bottom and happily works to support the teachers so they can effectively reach all students. They are also actively involved in student lives. All staff members contribute to all parts of the daily operations and administration of the school. Wayfinder believes that everyone can serve, and we expect all students to contribute to the school’s success and the greater Wayfinder community.