AT UCA, these are
Our Values
Empowerment.
Diversity.
Unity.
Excellence.
Flourishing.
Empowerment
Our students graduate with increased confidence and clarity about their future. The UCA learning process encourages all students to recognize and develop their unique gifts and to boldly use them for the good of others.
Diversity
We seek to admit and serve students and families from all social, economic, ecumenical and cultural backgrounds. A diverse learning community deeply committed to one another stands as a powerful testament to the Gospel and prepares students to seek restoration in a world marred by conflict and injustice.
Unity
The school we create together enthusiastically affirms the Gospel of Jesus Christ and it is by this hope alone that we seek unity in diversity. The love of Christ compels us to work together for the restoration of this world.
Excellence
Students and teachers invest all the knowledge, skills and gifts they have been given so as to glorify God. As a result of our obedience to Christ, we promote relational, rigorous and relevant scholarship that integrates faith and learning. The pursuit of excellence is worship.
Flourishing
The purpose of education is ultimately wrapped up in God’s mandate for human beings to create, improve, and seek the fulfillment of His creation. We do this by learning, working, building culture, and having faith that God will finish His good work.
Our Mission
Empowering a diverse community, united by Christ, to achieve excellence in education for the flourishing of all creation.
OUR APPROACH
Makes Us Different
Authentic Work
All students are capable of beautiful, complex, well-crafted work. Learning at UCA goes beyond tests and quizzes to encompass fieldwork, community projects, and other meaningful pursuits.
Heart, Mind & Hands
UCA takes a holistic approach to education, ensuring curriculum that addresses the loving, thinking, and doing nature of our students.
Self-Knowledge
We believe that in order for students to have hope and a future, their education ought to help them achieve confidence and clarity about their gifts and potential vocation. It is essential for our school to help students identify strengths and passions, and personalize the learning process.
Service Leadership
Students are given the opportunity to hone their gifts and use them for the good of others. They have meaningful opportunities to do this while in high school, connecting their faith and learning. We see service as a natural result of strong education. Our school helps students identify strengths and passions and personalize the learning process.
Community Integration
We integrate learning and doing within our community. When learning is used to build up the people and institutions in our midst, real flourishing can happen.
Collaboration
Students and teachers are co-designers of curriculum. This means that student input is not just helpful for a robust curriculum; it is absolutely necessary. Together, we emphasize high performing teams over individual superstars.
Contact
PHONE
708.980.1040
Prospective Parents & Students
Please contact Amy Veldboom:
aveldboom@weareuca.org
Donors
Please contact Neil Okuley:
nokuley@weareuca.org
Contact Form for Prospective Parents
Prospective parents receive priority in our communications. We are here to schedule a conversation with you and answer any questions you may have. Don't hesitate to write us!
our Location
Unity Christian Academy
700 E. 170th Street
South Holland, IL 60473