Winter Haven
Adventist
Academy...
Our Mission...
The Winter Haven Adventist Academy (WHAA) exists to provide a Christian Atmosphere in which each attending child may receive a quality education through a balance in the areas of Spiritual, Mental, Physical and Social learning. Each student will be prepared to go forth for a lifetime of service for God and their fellow man.
Our Purpose...
Winter Haven Adventist Academy strives to provide a creative, loving academic environment for children to grow academically, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually through individual and group learning experiences. This is achieved under the guidance and nurture of carefully chosen, certified Christian teachers.
The WHAA staff encourages all students to pursue academic excellence through instruction that develops each student to his or her full educational and spiritual potential. In this Christian academic environment teachers emphasize the value of achieving excellence, the value of the eternal soul, the worth of the individual, the love of God for man, and the kinship of all peoples as taught in the Holy Scriptures.
Our School...
Christian Education is a step in the right direction for parents who want something better out of the process of educating their children. Parents have the right to expect something better than public education, and at Winter Haven Adventist Academy you will find a place where excellence brings you the very best for your children. Click here to find the Advantages of Christian Education.
WHAA (the academy) has completed the 2007-2008 school year as a Two Classroom School. This continues to be a major step in providing the very best for our children. Sheila Clinite, "Mrs. C", continues as head teacher/principal and will focus her talents on the very special needs of the first through fourth grades. Richard Clinite, "Mr. C", continues to teach fifth through eighth grades, the "upper grades." There will be some crossover of teaching such as when both Mr. C and Mrs. C work with the children in music, etc. Whether students are learning new concepts or perfecting their skills in art or music, daily challenges are met with trust in God and expectations for great accomplishments through His leading.
The eleven-student rooster combines six grades and a great mix of personalities and talents. The students have formed a cohesive group where those great personalities and unique talents along with the blend of grades encourages those who excell to strive while providing a greater level of one-to-one teaching for those who need a little extra help.
Education is best defined as a process rather than a class. Students learn about their planet and their environment not only in the classroom but by participating in special programs and field trips to broaden their perspective of who we are and where we live. Upper grades students work on projects like gardening, woodworking, and practical experiments as well as learning basic computer skills.
Students (and teachers, also) look forward to breaks from the routine as they participate inTrips and Activities. Click on the link and you will see "our kids" involved in various outings. We will add to this page as the current year's activities take place.
Students are exposed to a wide variety of educational opportunities. In-room computers and printers allow students to learn to prepare reports and papers in a professional manner. Computers in each classroom have "on-line" capabilities and students are taught browsing skills for research and access to up-to-date "world wide web" information sources. Students learn to prepare special presentations like Power Point.
Parents are encouraged to join the class for worship, and to arrange a visit the classroom. There is much more to great education than just the schoolroom. Volunteers are encouraged to assist the staff in special sessions such as reading, spelling, etc. Several parents volunteer to assist with the Friday hot lunch program. Perhaps you can have a part in this wonderful opportunity to be with the children and to assist the teaching staff. Your - tax deductable - support through "SAFE" (Student Aid for Education) donations are not only very much appreciated, but they play a major part in keeping the school financially sound. THANK YOU.
The school is located in the Cook/Iverson Activities Center, behind the church, 401 Avenue K, SE. There is still room for a few new students for the 2008-2009 school year. It is not too late to register. See the School Calendar for Registration dates and times as well as other important events.
For information about Winter Haven Adventist Academy:
Contact Sheila Clinite, Teacher via e-mail, or
School Phone: 863-299-7984 -- or
Contact the Pastor via e-mail, or
Walter Maier, Pastor,
115 Waldemar Ct., SE
Winter Haven, FL 33884
Pastor's Phone: 863-224-2196
