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Purpose and Mission
At Kalamazoo Junior Academy, we believe it to be our privilege and duty to provide a distinctive Seventh-day Adventist Christian education for our children; to bring them up in the instruction and counsel of the Lord; to provide for them an environment which will facilitate the development of Christian character and academic excellence; to help them obtain victory in their daily conflict with sin; to educate them for service to God, their church, their country, and humanity; and to help them to understand the doctrines and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
“True education means more than the pursual of a certain course of study. It means more than a preparation for the life that now is. It has to do with the whole being and with the whole period of existence possible to man. It is the harmonious development of the physical, the mental, and the spiritual powers. It prepares the student for the joy of service in this world, and for the higher joy of wider service in the world to come.” — Education p. 13
We believe that the success of our mission to educate, nurture, and guide our children depends upon a strong and united partnership among parents, school, and church. When we work together in faith, love, and purpose, we create an environment where our children can grow, thrive, and become the individuals God has called them to be.
The Learning Experience at KJA
We believe that education is about more than academics. At KJA, students are given opportunities to grow in their faith, develop their talents, build friendships, and discover new interests through a variety of enriching activities and experiences.
Students can participate in clubs such as music, skiing, soccer, and chess. Beginning in Pre-K, students also take part in music courses, helping them develop their musical abilities and a love for worship. Each year, students in grades 5–10 participate in Choir Fest.
Camp Au Sable provides meaningful opportunities for spiritual and personal growth through LIFT for seventh- and eighth-grade students, Teen Bible Camp for grades 8–10, and Outdoor Education for fifth- and sixth-grade students.
Throughout the school year, students also participate in quarterly community service activities known as “Bible Labs,” where they put their faith into action by serving others in practical and meaningful ways.
Together, these experiences help students grow spiritually, socially, and personally while creating lasting memories, meaningful friendships, and a strong sense of purpose.
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Our school family consists of students from different countries and backgrounds. Our staff has a passion for education and to see the Christ reflected in our young people. Come see for yourself what makes KJA special.
Our principle is true education
“True education means more than the pursual of a certain course of study… It is the harmonious development of the physical, the mental, and the spiritual powers.” True Education, p. 9
Physical Development
Mental Development
Spiritual Development