Doxa and Woodridge are two separate entities. We are partnering together through a lease to use Woodridge’s facilities in order to provide Christian education for families of any Bible-believing church. Doxa is not a church-based school.
No. We will not be requiring state licensure for any of our teachers, although some may have it. The state institutions that issue teacher licenses promote values which we reject. We place a high priority on a personal walk with the Lord, an adherence to biblical truth, a love for children, passion for subjects taught, and classical methodology. We seek teachers with those qualities more than their degrees.
Yes. Doxa is a member school of the Association of Classical Christian Schools. We cannot seek accreditation until we offer a complete K-12 program. We are committed to growing to that level. In our view, accreditation is only as good as the accrediting institution. Being unaccredited does not interfere with student transfers, should the Lord call you to another school.
Yes. The purpose of the uniform is to promote order and beauty, as well as to highlight gender differences. You can view our school uniform at Lands' End here.
Currently our classes feature a mix of grade levels across several classrooms, and our largest class size is 13.
Currently, several of our classrooms have combined grade levels. For example, in one classroom we have 4th, 5th, and 6th graders.
Despite the apparent challenges, this situation has worked out exceptionally well. With some subjects, such as math, the content is differentiated for each level. In other subjects, such as history, the content is the same across grade levels, but the expectations are modified. Combining grades has had the effect of raising standards for all students and has fostered an atmosphere of unity among the older and younger students.
It helps to realize that there are effectively multiple grade levels in most classrooms already anyway. In a single high school classroom, for example, student abilities vary widely, and differentiation is always necessary. So multi-grade classrooms are not as unusual as they may seem.
We do not offer partial programs. We invite families to consider what is the best solution for your family's educational needs.
No. As long as government monies are involved, there will always be a temptation to compromise on the very principles that caused us to create Doxa in the first place. We don't want our Christian witness to be watered down in any way. We want to avoid the legislative policies, bureaucratic requirements, and executive orders that affect educational establishments taking government monies. As the sayings go, “he who takes the king’s coin must do the king’s dance,” and “with the shekels come the shackles.”
All the funds needed to operate the school are gathered from tuition. We rely on the generous donations from families, friends, businesses, and churches in our communities that go into a scholarship fund for families that could not otherwise afford tuition. We intend on having fundraising events; however, these will not require student participation.
No. We are confident in our partnership with BeneFAQ to determine scholarship needs. Offering automatic discounts for families who could otherwise afford it would take funds away from families that need it most.
We are committed to offering a rich, well-rounded education, including all of these electives. We will offer these electives as we determine we can do so with excellence. At present, students periodically participate in several special subjects, such as art and archery, although we do not yet have formal extracurricular programs for these.
If you are interested in teaching a special subject, we would love to speak with you.
One of the distinctives of a classical education is the learning of an ancient language. While most classical schools teach Latin and some teach both Latin and Greek, Doxa will prioritize the study of biblical (koine) Greek. Learning an ancient language such as Latin or Greek bolsters a student's work in English grammar and vocabulary.
Ultimately, the primary purpose of learning an ancient language is to read texts written in those languages. A reader of Latin or Greek is able to directly access the thought of ancient writers without the modulating influence of a translator. And most importantly for the Christian student of biblical Greek, he will be able to read God's word in the New Testament as it was originally penned by the inspired authors.
While we strive to make this education available to families of children with special needs, at this time, we do not have enough funding to provide the needed additional support to teach children with significant learning disabilities. Please reach out to us to see if we can support your child's needs.
We prefer the term Reformed, but the short answer is yes. We emphasize God's work in salvation in the classroom and in school meetings. Our board members and teachers hold to a Reformed view of God, humanity, and salvation.
Parents do not need to adhere to these doctrines for their child to be admitted, but we want to make applicants aware of who we are and what we teach. We invite you to check out our statement of faith, and we would love to talk with you about your thoughts and questions concerning these issues.
Please see the employment page located here. We will be delighted to consider your application.
We are always in need of volunteers and very much love and appreciate the helping hands. If you are interested, please reach out to us, as needs will always arise. We also ask you to consider giving financially which you can do online on our donation page here.
At Doxa Christian Academy, we believe that the Bible provides us with the answers to complicated problems. In Romans 14, we are taught that God allows people to make their own choices in gray areas in the context of love for our brothers.
Because of this, we decided to allow families and staff to make their own choices regarding masks and vaccines. Doxa is a community of families, so we make every effort to foster an atmosphere of love and unity. We encourage and admonish students not to judge or pick on other students who make different choices.
We also ask that families keep their children home if they are sick. At school, we will reinforce good hygiene such as hand washing and covering coughs.