The George Mueller Academy
Quick Facts

Core values

We wish to cultivate in our children:

• A passion for Christ and advancing His kingdom
• An appetite for productive involvement in their communities
• A delight in learning
• Preparation for leadership
• Eagerness to disciple others and share vision

Parental involvement

We believe that parents are responsible for their children's education; our program is intended to be a tool or resource to assist them in this responsibility. Parents will participate with the academy to guide each child's progress. Parental involvement will include regular classroom participation unless this is not possible, in which case the family will opt to pay a higher monthly tuition. (Other forms of involvement will include serving on committees, fundraising, or project development at home.)

Curriculum

We are currently using a curriculum that follows an historical timeline over a four year, integrated, looping cycle.

Literature books support the history curriculum by providing a fictional feel for the period of time being studied. Many biographies are included. Science is integrated with reading materials and history whenever possible.

To the extent possible, no skills are taught devoid of valuable content and integration with the rest of the curriculum.

Many great books are used at every level to encourage a love of learning and reading in the students.

The curriculum is designed to equip the next generation to be insightful and effective ambassadors for Christ in today's global, secular society.

While having many of the same attributes and content as a "classical curriculum," our curriculum does not put an inbalanced emphasis on Latin and Greek philosophy and literature. Instead it focuses more on the Bible as well as the acts and writings of God's people throughout history.

Emphasis and respect is given to the contributions of other cultures, both ancient and recent. Math is not covered in our curriculum, but we will help you explore options available in our community to assist you if need be.

Classical, Multige Learning Techniques

• Develop active rather than passive learners
• Utilize thought provoking discussions using the Socratic Method
• Make work assignments meaningful
• Assign developmentally appropriate work and projects
• Integrate subjects providing context for new information
• Allow for mastery learning of new skills
• Engage in hands-on activities for discovery learning
• Incorporate problem based learning
• Allow for cooperative learning and group work
• Provide regular assessment
• Make the teacher's goal the student's learning
• Utilize peer teaching and mentoring.

Admissions

The program is open to children, grades 2-9. Available spots will be filled through an application and interview process.

Location

William Carey International University
1539 E. Howard St.
Pasadena, CA 91104

Hours

School hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00 am-1:45 pm.

Cost

Our goal is to keep the costs affordable for all. Tuition does vary depending upon the level of parental involvement. For more information, please contact us at (626) 398-2437.