Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy
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| Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy | |
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Pleasant Hills ,United States | |
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| Type | Privatehigh school |
| Motto | He Inspires, He Transforms, He Serves |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Seventh-day Adventist Church |
| Established | 1953 |
| Faculty | 40 |
| Grades | K5-12 |
| Campus size | 10 acres (4.0 ha) |
| Sports | Boys and Girls Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Boys Flag Football |
| Mascot | Cougar |
| Website | [1] |
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| Seventh-day Adventist Church |
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Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy(PHA) was founded in 1953 as aSeventh-day AdventistElementary and Junior High School inPleasant Hill,California.It is a part of theSeventh-day Adventist education system,the world's second largest Christian school system.[1][2][3][4] It is an elementary, middle school, and high school, PHAA is a co-ed school,[5]and is fully accredited with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges and Universities.[6]
History
[edit]PHAA had its beginning in 1953, when it was known as Pleasant Hill Junior Academy. It became Pleasant Hill Christian School when it became a 12 grade school in 1998 and changed its name to Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy. It is a part of the Northern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists educational system and it is a part of theSeventh-day Adventist education system,the world's second largest Christian school system.
Academics
[edit]Pleasant Hills Adventist Academy is accredited by theWestern Association of Schools and Colleges.
Athletics
[edit]The Academy offers the following sports:
- Basketball (boys & girls)
- Flag Football (boys)
- Soccer (boys & girls)
- Volleyball (boys & girls)
Music
[edit]In addition, the school sponsors for those interested in music, Choir for all students all years of attendance, and for high school students the Chamber Singers. Handbells is available for those in high school. Orchestra is offered from third to eighth grade. [7]
Spiritual aspects
[edit]All students take religion classes each year that they are enrolled. These classes cover topics inbiblicalhistory andChristiananddenominationaldoctrines. 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.
See also
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References
[edit]- ^"For real education reform, take a cue from the Adventists".Christian Science Monitor.15 November 2010.Retrieved13 December2018.
- ^"Seventh-day Adventists - Christian Denomination | Religion Facts".Archived fromthe originalon 2015-03-23.Retrieved2016-03-18.
- ^"Department of Education, Seventh-day Adventist Church".Archived fromthe originalon 2017-10-17.Retrieved2010-06-18.
- ^Rogers, Wendi; Kellner, Mark A. (April 1, 2003)."World Church: A Closer Look at Higher Education".Adventist News Network.Archived fromthe originalon 2011-07-24.Retrieved2010-06-19.
- ^"Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy Profile (2018-19) - Rutherford, CA".Private School Review.Retrieved13 December2018.
- ^About UsPleasant Hill Adventist Academy
- ^MusicPleasant Hill Adventist Academy