Legacy Christian Academy Viewbook

Equipping Leaders for Christ

Welcome A warm welcome to Legacy Christian Academy!

Legacy Life centers around a developmentally appropriate and academically rigorous Christian education – with programs and activities to engage a wide variety of interests – all in a family environment where you and your child will feel at home. Children grow in wisdom and maturity, learning first that godly leadership requires humility in submitting fully to Christ and then leading by example in following Jesus to influence our world.

We invite you to partner with us in our great endeavor of Equipping Leaders for Christ !

May God’s name be praised, Emery Nickerson, PhD Head of School

In This Guide: Head of School Welcome..................................... 1 Pre-K Program........................................................ 3 Elementary Program............................................. 4 Secondary Program.............................................. 5 Legacy Facilities.................................................... 6 Leadership.............................................................. 7 Athletics.................................................................. 8 Fine Arts & Community........................................ 9 Equipping Leaders for Christ............................ 12 EdChoice & Application Checklist.................... 14 1

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Pre-K

Legacy partners with Christian families to equip leaders for Christ, beginning with our youngest learners! As a licensed pre-school program we maintain all state requirements. Our pre-K students are taught in a supportive learning environment that recognizes the central importance of play and discovery balanced with structure. Your child will learn Bible, language arts, math, handwriting, social studies, phonics, and prereading. Biblical principles and character-building lessons are incorporated into structured activities, group and individual discovery, and both guided and free play. Students quickly grow to love coming to school to learn and play, preparing them well for success in kindergarten.

• Half or full-day and partial week options • Library, Music, and Physical Education

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Elementary Legacy’s full-day Kindergarten Program provides a strong foundation in the fundamental academic skills of reading, writing, and mathematics in a hands-on learning environment. Teachers integrate biblical truth into daily lessons as students develop social skills essential for classroom dynamics, expectations, and routines. Your child will grow in skills like working together, listening when a teacher is talking, treating others with kindness, and sharing resources. By the end of their time in kindergarten, Legacy students are prepared academically, socially, and spiritually for elementary school!

Art, Library/Computer, Physical Education, Music Kindergarten Tree Planting Kindergarten Graduation

Elementaryprogram Program intentionally prepares students to Legacy’s elementary serve as tomorrow’s leaders for Christ. Students discover God’s world through creative lessons that make learning fun, engaging, and interactive. Teachers challenge students to grow academically in a learning environment where God’s Word and character development are at the core of the curriculum. This foundational preparation will equip your child for their next steps in our secondary program.

Art, Library/Computer, Music, Physical Education, Spanish Clubs – Chess, Numismatic Society Sports – Basketball, Cheerleading, Run Club, Soccer, Wrestling

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Career Academies Legacy offers four

Secondary

Academies that include four semesters of high school coursework in one of four career fields.

Coursework includes interacting with local Christan professionals, learning about career paths and requirements, and exploring opportunities to serve the Lord in the career field.

Students who complete the required coursework and an internship or job shadow experience are honored at graduation and receive recognition

Legacy’s Secondary Program builds on the knowledge and spiritual foundation students gain in elementary school. Faculty members teach a college preparatory curriculum while also challenging students to serve others and consider how God is inviting them to use their talents, time, and resources to serve His kingdom. Secondary extracurricular programs – athletics, drama, and organizations – further develop what students learn in the academic program. Your child will mature academically, personally, and spiritually, learning to interpret and apply biblical truth in all areas of life. Legacy graduates are equipped to be leaders for Christ in their families, communities, and vocations - wherever God calls them after high school.

AP® and honors courses College Credit Plus courses Extracurricular Programs

on their transcript.

Business & Entrepreneurship Academy Engineering Academy Health & Sciences Academy Leadership & Ministry Academy

“We love LCA because of the community of teachers that love our children as their own and support them in their education, spiritual, and life journey, as well as the spiritual emphasis of the school. Those are the top selling points for us.”

-Grant Family, LCA Family

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Band Room

Library

Athletic Fields

Gym

Playground

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Athletics Legacy's competitive athletic programs train students in the development of Christian character, Christ-like behavior, and Christian leadership qualities Equipping Leaders for Christ. Student athletes learn to work together effectively in groups, foster positive team spirit and culture, persevere under adversity to achieve personal and group excellence, and respond with grace, dignity, and humility no matter the outcome of the competition. Legacy athletic opportunities begin in elementary and extend through OHSAA high school varsity level competition.

We Offer: Baseball Basketball Bowling Cheerleading Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track & Field Wrestling Volleyball

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Leadership At Legacy, we believe that every student is a leader. Leadership begins with leading oneself - making good choices to submit to God's expectations and follow Him in all circumstances - and extends to influencing others, whether by example or through a formal leadership role or position. We cultivate opportunities for student leadership and mentorship, providing many ways for students to grow in their leadership at Legacy.

Athletic Team and Fine Arts Group Leadership Day of Prayer & Service Fellowship of Christian Athletes Mission Trip Opportunities

National Honor Society Student Senate Worship Leadership

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Fine Arts Fine arts are a vibrant and important part of Legacy Life. Fine arts expand students' God-given curiosity while developing their creativity and talents.

Students in Legacy fine arts programs grow in communication skills, critical thinking, discipline, perseverance, coachability, teamwork, and Christian character. Elementary students explore fine arts through weekly classes, while secondary students select from choral, instrumental, and visual arts electives. Secondary students can participate in theatre productions as an extracurricular. Students with an interest in developing their fine arts abilities may continue to grow their talents all their years at Legacy.

Band, Choir, and Strings Digital Art Drama Interior Design

Musical Theatre Photography Studio Art Yearbook

Community Legacy families love the school’s sense of community. Knights Unite is our volunteer organization of invested parents that exists to foster this sense of community and help families connect to each other and Legacy’s mission. There are several Knights Unite community activities during the school year and summer that provide opportunities for families across the whole school to come together. Legacy students, from their first year through graduation, enjoy this community feel as well. Whole school events like Spirit Week, the Christmas Sing, and Day of Prayer and Service draw the entire student body together. Elementary students form strong friendships in their classroom sections, and secondary students cheer for each other in athletic contests and fine arts performances. Secondary student events like Tailgate,

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Junior High Bonfire, Homecoming, and Prom – organized by the Student Senate – also foster community among the Legacy student body.

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Equipping Leaders for Christ Legacy’s mission of Equipping Leaders for Christ drives all that we do. Every academic and extracurricular program is biblically integrated and led by discipleship-minded faculty, coaches, and advisors. Additionally, Legacy holds weekly elementary and secondary Chapel services, with a student-led worship team and a message from a member of the faculty or a guest speaker. Secondary students also meet in small groups led by Legacy faculty and staff once a month.

“Legacy has given me a myriad of opportunities to show my faith and leadership abilities. One instance is through the mission trips to Costa Rica! Being a part of this team has allowed me to lead some of the underclassmen and even learn more from the older students and mentors. These opportunities have led me to better recognize God's glory when I use the skills and talents He has given to me.”

-Moira Ackenhausen, Class of ‘24

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87%

102

local churches represented

students who participate in extracurriculars

14,340 service hours per year

Graduates have attended:

18:1

Cedarville University Wright State University Ohio State University Air Force Academy Notre Dame Purdue University

student to teacher average

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of K-12 Legacy families are eligible for EdChoice

EdChoice Ohio's EdChoice scholarship program now allows every Kindergarten through 12th grade student to receive a tuition discount to attend a private school. Legacy students can receive up to 80% off tuition through the EdChoice program. The amount of scholarship awarded is based on household income level. For more information, visit the Financial Aid & Scholarships section under the Admissions tab on our website.

Application Checklist Tour

Contact our Admissions Assistant at admissions@legacyknights.org or (937)352-1649 to set up a tour of our campus.

Apply Complete our online application at legacyknights.org/admissions/apply.cfm.

Family Conversation You will be contacted by our Admissions Assistant to set up an interview.

Enroll!

Complete our online enrollment form.

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