Mission and Vision

Mission Statement

Central Academy at Lake Park exists to equip each child to reflect Christ and pursue a distinct life and vocation in obedience to God’s calling.

Purpose Statement

The overarching purpose of Central Academy at Lake Park is to provide excellence in academic education based upon Biblical principles and values in an environment that encourages personal commitment to Jesus Christ, and continually reinforces that commitment. Consistent with this is the training of students to be citizens of integrity, dedicated to seeking their God-given roles in service to God, country and others. In order to achieve this purpose, the school will be committed to:

• Excellence in leadership;
• Quality teaching in a Christian environment;
• Personal integrity in all relationships including administration, teachers, students,
  family and financial matters;
• Prayer and spiritual guidance in decision making; and
• Parental support in training their children in harmony with Biblical principles.

Core Values

Central Academy at Lake Park is committed to:

• Acknowledging Christ as the foundation and motivation for all we do.
• Affirming the Bible as the source of all that is true in and about the world.
• Cultivating strong partnerships with parents and the church.
• Pursuing excellence in every aspect of the Academy.
• Understanding God’s unique design and calling for each child.
• Equipping students to think and act biblically.
• Challenging students to achieve their academic potential.
• Providing a godly, exceptional faculty and staff.
• Creating an environment where people are known and loved.

History

The Academy had its beginning in 1996 when it opened its doors for kindergarten through third grade. Then known as Lake Park Academy, its first classes were held in the Lake Park Community Center. In 1998 a new building was completed and classes moved to the current location on Lake Park Road. A new middle school wing was built in 2001, and two years later the Academy became fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). A decision to start a high school program was soon made, and the Academy welcomed its first class of 9th graders in 2004. A capital campaign began in 2007 and the new gymatorium wing was dedicated in February 2008. One month later the Academy was purchased by Central Church of God in Charlotte, and the name was changed from Lake Park Christian Academy to Central Academy at Lake Park. In May 2008, the Academy’s new gym was the setting for a graduation ceremony honoring its first two high school graduates.