AT UCA, these are
Our Values
Empowerment.
Diversity.
Unity.
Excellence.
Flourishing.
Empowerment
We desire for our students to embrace the source of their confidence as God’s provision through Christ. This confidence gives them hope and the ability to develop and use their unique gifts.
Diversity
We desire for our community to bring glory to God through our unity in diversity. We celebrate the beauty, creativity, and artistry of God who created each individual differently by honoring one another and restoring community.
Unity
We desire for our students to live out Philippians 2:3-4: Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Excellence
We desire for our students to participate in the full journey of learning by moving forward from their starting point, embracing challenge and struggle, building resilience, and meeting rigorous standards of excellence in each of their courses.
Flourishing
We desire for our students to experience and contribute to flourishing by building up their community and using resources well, with faith that God will finish the 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