Andrews Academy

Andrews Academy

He restores my soul
Address
8833 Garland Ave.
Berrien Springs, Michigan, 49104-0560
United States
Coordinates 41°57′31″N 86°21′11″W / 41.958573°N 86.352995°WCoordinates: 41°57′31″N 86°21′11″W / 41.958573°N 86.352995°W
Information
School type High school
Founded 1922
Principal Bob Overstreet
Grades 9-12
Team name Cardinals
Affiliation Seventh-day Adventist Church
Website http://www.andrews.edu/aa/

Andrews Academy is a Seventh-day Adventist secondary school (grades 9-12) located in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Andrews Academy's sister school, Ruth Murdoch Elementary School, handles students in grades K-8. Collectively, these two schools are known as the University School. It is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system.[1][2][3] [4]

History

Andrews Academy was established in 1922, when Emmanuel Missionary College (EMC), later renamed Andrews University, organized the institution with dedicated faculty. Before 1922, EMC included the elementary and high school grades as part of its institution's course offerings.[5] The academy currently occupies a 78,000-square-foot (7,200 m2) building adjacent to the campus of Andrews University.

Governance

Andrews Academy is operated by Andrews University and its Board of Trustees. The Operating Board, made up of representatives of Andrews University and area constituent churches, provides more personalized guidance.[6]

Andrews Academy is internally governed by Robert Overstreet, principal. For a list of faculty, see the MISDA page for Andrews Academy.

Academics

The required curriculum includes classes in the following subject areas: Religion, English, Oral Communications, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education, Health, Computer Applications, Fine Arts, and Electives.

Spiritual aspects

All students take religion classes each year that they are enrolled. These classes cover topics in biblical history and Christian and denominational doctrines. Instructors in other disciplines also begin each class period with prayer or a short devotional thought, many which encourage student input. Weekly, the entire student body gathers together in the auditorium for an hour-long chapel service. Outside the classrooms there is year-round spiritually oriented programming that relies on student involvement.

Athletics

The Academy offers the following sports:

Accreditation

Andrews Academy is accredited by the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges and Universities and the North Central Association on Accreditation and School Improvement.[7]

In 1984, the Academy was recognized by the United States Department of Education as a secondary School of Excellence. In 1991, it was recognized by the United States Department of Education as a model drug-free school.

Notable alumni

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Opinion/2010/1115/For-real-education-reform-take-a-cue-from-the-Adventists"the second largest Christian school system in the world has been steadily outperforming the national average – across all demographics."
  2. ↑ http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/denominations/seventh_day_adventist.htm
  3. ↑ "Department of Education, Seventh-day Adventist Church". Retrieved 2010-06-18.
  4. ↑ Rogers, Wendi; Kellner, Mark A. (April 1, 2003). "World Church: A Closer Look at Higher Education". Adventist News Network. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
  5. ↑ Rogers, H. E. (compiled by) (May 4, 1909). "Denominational Institutions Table No. 2, Section 1: Educational Institutions" (PDF). Statistical Report of Seventh-ctay Adventist Conferences, Missions, and Institutions For the Year Ending December 31, 1908 (Takoma Park, Washington, D.C.: General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists): 12. Retrieved July 19, 2011. The 1908 Seventh-day Adventist Statistical Report lists the grades offered by Emmanuel Missionary College as Grades 7-16, this is the first year the Report includes the grades below the collegiate level. Starting with the 1910 report, EMC included Grades 1-16.
  6. ↑
  7. ↑ Who We Are

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