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Morrison Academy exists to meet the educational needs of the children of missionaries throughout Taiwan, helping fulfill Christ's commission to go into all the world. Morrison seeks to provide a Christ-centered school culture where all students, from missionary and non-missionary families, experience a Biblically-integrated quality education. Therefore, Morrison structures learning so that students may develop the knowledge, discernment, and ability to dynamically impact their world as Christians.
Exists to meet the educational needs of the children of missionaries
"Exists to meet the educational needs of the children of missionaries throughout Taiwan" indicates the primary focus of the school. The needs of the mission community determine school direction and development.
"Meet the educational needs of the children of missionaries" determines that Morrison will strive toward this goal through the provision of a variety of educational services. These may include home schooling assistance, satellite schools, and campus sites. Morrison Academy, in conjunction with the Taichung Campus secondary program, will assist with locating housing or may provide housing for students whose parents do not reside in Taichung.
"Educational needs" means that Morrison also seeks to provide programs for students with diverse learning needs as resources are available. These may include programs for students with special educational needs or limited English proficiency and for those who could benefit from advanced studies and the development of gifts and abilities.
Christ-centered school culture
A "Christ-centered school culture" indicates that Morrison Academy is basically an academic/educational environment where all of the planning, programs and activities are to be designed to reflect the knowledge that God is in charge of all things and we are responsible to Him. Since the Bible is His Word, Biblical principles and values are Morrison's base. In light of this, Morrison strives to develop a school culture that is loving, nurturing and discipling.
All students
"All students" is inclusive of the children of missionaries and non-missionaries, and indicates that non-missionary students are a part of the school and that all students will be treated equitably and with respect. Morrison recognizes the diversity of the student body and will seek to be culturally sensitive to the students from countries other than the United States. However, Morrison Academy's curriculum will follow a United States curricular model.
Experience
"Experience" indicates that students are actively engaged in learning.
Biblically-integrated, quality education
"Biblically-integrated" indicates that Morrison integrates Biblical principles and values throughout the school.
"Quality education" insures an intentional recruitment and hiring of qualified Christian staff and a continuing development of academic and professional excellence in the programs and teachers. "Quality education" seeks to provide a balance of academic and extra curricular activities. "Quality education" encourages instructional sensitivity considering individual academic needs leading to college preparation, lifelong learning and preparation for life.
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