About Us A MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR - - -      Welcome to Hosanna Christian Academy.  It is our goal at HCA to have a school of excellence and commitment. We desire for our school to bring glory to the Lord Jesus Christ and be an example to the world, as an organization and as individuals.     Thank you for the opportunity to minister to your child. HOSANNA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Hosanna Christian Academy is a Christian education institution that, in addition to regular course offerings, unashamedly teaches the Biblical concepts of discipline, respect for those in authority, obedience to law, and love for flag and country.  The teachers of Hosanna Christian Academy, henceforth known as HCA, realize the solemn responsibility before God in molding the life and character of each of their students in order to equip them for the future. STATEMENT OF FAITH We believe . . .  . . . the Bible in its entirety to be the inspired Word of God and the infallible rule of faith and conduct. (2 Tim. 3:16)  . . . in one God, eternally existent in three Persons:  Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Creator of all things.  (1 John 5:4-6)  . . . in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, in His personal, future return to this earth in power and glory to rule a thousand years. (1 Cor. 15:3; 1 Peter 2:21-24; John 3:16)  . . . in the resurrection of the dead, the eternal happiness of the saved, and the eternal punishment of the lost. (John 5:24, 28, 29)  . . . in personal salvation of believers through the shed blood of Jesus Christ . . . in the Christian's hope . . . the soon-coming, personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thes. 4:16-18)  STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY We believe . . .  . . . that each student is a distinct individual creation of an omnipotent God. (John 1:3; Eph. 2:10; Eccl. 12:1)  . . . that each individual student is the creation of God and, therefore, is the property of God. (Ps. 119:73; Col. 1:16)  . . . that each student must be a careful and faithful steward of his conscience. (Acts 24:16; 1 Cor. 8:7-10; 1 Peter 2:19; Heb. 10:22)  . . . that each individual student is directly responsible to God for the direction of his life. (Ps. 119:105; Prov. 16:9; Ps. 37:23)  GOALS AND PURPOSES Our GOAL and PURPOSE is to EDUCATE . . .  . . . Spiritually - Your child needs to realize there is a center to all life.  God's truth is THE TRUTH.  It is central to all of learning and all of living.  Hosanna Christian Academy seeks to meet the child's spiritual needs by consistently focusing on the person of Jesus Christ.  The teaching of God's word and prayer are an important part of our program. . . . Academically - Your child has a God-given, compulsive desire to learn.  He wants to know "the what and why" of everything.  His or her instruction is often the difference between effective learning and frustrated defeat.  We know that careful planning is necessary for well-balanced, academic excellence.  We strive to incorporate the Bible's teachings in all subject areas.    STATE APPROVAL HCA is state approved according to the standards of the Louisiana Department of Education.  HCA Preschool is a class B, state approved, licensed, day care facility. STATISTICS Established: 1979 Affiliated with: Hosanna First Assembly of God Administrator: Dr. James Bentley Colors: Red, Black, & White Team: Blazers Mascot: Blazers Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (School Year) 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. T-Th (Summer) School Hours: Elementary: 7:55 a.m. - 2:40 p.m. Secondary: 7:55 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Fellowship of Christian Cheerleaders (FCC) SPECIAL FEATURES Strong emphasis on Christian character Honors curriculum offered (College Prep) Updated computer lab Low student to teacher ratio Full service cafeteria (lunch only K5-12th) Wide variety of sports (4th - 12th)