Vpa Sports Overview
MISSION STAMENT
Our mission is to produce academically well-prepared students who model the character of Jesus Christ.
VISION STATEMENT
Christ Academy is dedicated to being an exemplary college preparatory Christian School, committed to the relentless pursuit of innovation, educational excellence, and spiritual development to prepare students to be engaged members of their communities who advance the Kingdom of God.
Carr Lane VPA Middle School; Central VPA High School; Classical Junior Academy; Clay Academy of Exploration and Civics; Cleveland Jr Naval Academy High School; Clyde C. Miller Career Academy High School; Collegiate School of Medicine & Bioscience; Columbia Elementary School; Compton-Drew ILC Middle School; Dewey IS Elementary School; Dunbar.
CORE VALUES
The Authority of Scripture
Academic Excellence
Language & region English (United States) Settings. Get the Android app. Get the iOS app. Visual and Performing Arts Our department of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) fulfills a long-standing tradition of arts in Jesuit education. Probably more than any other form of expression, the arts are cross-cultural and transcend all social and economic barriers. The Visual Performing Arts (VPA) School of Choice offers specialization in Art, Band, Chorus, Dance, and Theatre. It is through the arts that students have a unique means of expression that captures their passions and emotions and allows them to explore ideas, subject matter, and culture in different way.
Spiritual Development
God-Honoring Relationships
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACCREDITATION
Accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) & AdvancED.
Recognized by the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission (TEPSAC) and is therefore recognized by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), as an accredited school with all privileges and responsibilities afforded it.
A member of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS)
A member of Independent School Management (ISM)
A member of Texas Private Schools Association
VERMONT PRINCIPALS’ ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
(To become a member contact: hgerrish@vpaonline.org)
Please be aware that there are two types of VPA membership:
1) School Dues – required of schools to participate in post-season, interscholastic play and other VPA-sponsored student activities.
2) Professional/Individual Membership – information below:
The VPA professional membership is available to school leaders in Vermont and elsewhere. Principals and other Heads of School, Assistant and Associate Principals, Athletic Directors, aspiring principals, retired school leaders and others interested in being part of this influential professional community are invited to join. We believe that EVERY education leader in Vermont will benefit from membership in their state professional organization. Your annual professional dues serve you in many ways including:
- Advocacy and updates during the legislative session
- Weekly VPA Leads Newsletter from the VPA Executive Director
- Weekly delivery of the Marshall Memo, as part of VPA Leads(a $50/year value)
- 24/7 Access to the Executive Director by phone for guidance and support
- Access to the VPA Salary Survey
- A copy of the Vermont Education Directory
- Up to $1000 worth of services from our VPA attorney (sorry, not available to aspiring/retired Principals)
- Early notification of professional development opportunities and Regional Principals Meetings
- Opportunities for mentor training and support
- Eligibility for participation on VPA committees
- Eligibility for Administrator of the Year Awards
- Free entry for you and a guest to each/all VPA-sponsored sporting events
- Free book summary’s and professional development book-related activities
- Members only Page with Leader Resources, Research, and Professional Articles
- Membership in your national professional organization (NAESP and/or NASSP) for an additional fee (see below)*
- Access to the EdLeadersNetwork for an additional fee (see below)**
- Facilitated Affinity Group for Administrators of Color
VPA Membership Annual Dues (2019-20)
- $390 Active Principals, Co-Principals, Heads of School, Tech Center Directors, Assistant and Associate Principals
- $255 Athletic Directors
- $65 Aspiring Principals and Principals in Transition
- $55 Retired Principals
*National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)
- $235 Principals, Assistant/Associate Principals, Heads of Schools, Tech Center Directors
- $60 Retired Principals
*National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
- $250 Active Principals, Co-Principals, Heads of School, Tech Center Directors, Assistant and Associate Principals
- $50 Retired Principals
** The Ed Leaders Network (ELN)
- $99 Ed LeadersNetwork Fee
ELN offers helpful on-line programs and webinars on:
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