Parent Partnership
At Whitefield Academy, we partner with parents who know more is possible for their children and are excited to discover our joyful, Christ-centered community of classical learning.
We are committed to walking in partnership with parents, working together to guide students through each stage of their academic and personal growth. Our aim is the formation of the whole person, striving to develop their faith, help them grow in virtue, and prepare them for their future pursuits.
While we want every child to experience meaningful formation and academic success, the Whitefield approach to education isn't the right fit for every family. Let's take a moment to clarify who we may not be the right fit for:
- Families who aren’t fully aligned with our Christian values and Christ-centered education
- Those seeking tech-centric, hybrid/collaborative, or large format classrooms
- Those looking to bypass foundational liberal arts skills to focus on early job preparation or college credits
- Parents and students who prefer not to engage and partner respectfully with the school
- Families looking for more lenient academics or an athletics focused school
So, what does a successful educational partnership at Whitefield Academy look like? Our Portrait of a Partnership outlines the seven key commitments shared between home and school.
Portrait of a Partnership
7 key commitments that foster a thriving partnership between your family and Whitefield Academy
Whitefield Way Alignment CHristian Commitment GRacious Collaboration Student Readiness Parental Support Community Engagement Financial Commitment
We partner with parents seeking a Christ-centered community, saturated with literature, art, music, and active learning that cultivates student affections, develops foundational skills, and embraces academic challenge without rushing childhood. If learning deeply and living faithfully describes what you’re looking for, let’s talk more about walking together in that shared pursuit.
We Ask Families to...
- Engage with resources to better understand the Classical Christian approach to education
- Embrace the Whitefield Way and live out our Core Values
- Trust the long-term, formative process of a K–12 Classical Christian education.
Our Commitment to Your Family:
- Deliver a classical curriculum that cultivates critical thinkers, clear communicators, and compassionate leaders
- Educate students in a joyful, Christ-centered community and inspire a love of learning
- Cultivate student affections in an environment saturated with literature, art, music, and active learning
- Embrace academic challenge without rushing childhood
Whitefield is a safe loving environment. I trust the teachers and the staff to not only teach the truth but to be an integral part of my children's formation. - WA Parent
At Whitefield Academy, Christ is at the center of all we do. Our families come from many denominational traditions but share core Christian beliefs. Together we cultivate joyful, confident students who know the Bible, live out what they believe, and winsomely articulate truth to the world around them.
We Ask Families to...
- Desire a Christ-centered education that shapes hearts and minds
- Support a Biblical worldview and Christian character formation in the life of your family
- Engage regularly in a local Bible believing church
- At least one parent or guardian must support the school statement of faith.
- Respect the different Christian denominational traditions represented within our school community
Our Commitment to Your Family:
- Hire teachers and staff who are dedicated Christ followers
- Integrate Biblical truth across all subjects
- Cultivate students who know the Bible and turn to the Lord for wisdom
- Model Christian virtues and shepherd students in their faith
- Develop students who are confident in their beliefs and are able to winsomely articulate truth to the world around them.
This is the healthiest and most supportive and Christ-centered environment of those I have experienced. - WA Parent
We partner with families that seek to honor one another, assume the best, and approach relationships with grace. Our leadership and teachers are committed to communicating well, valuing parent insights, and ensuring that Whitefield students are known, loved, and supported.
We Ask Families to...
- Communicate with humility, openness, and mutual respect
- Support teachers and reinforce classroom expectations at home
- Assume goodwill and partner constructively in times of challenge
- Support student compliance with school policies and dress code
Our Commitment to Your Family:
- Value parent insights and communicate clearly
- Approach conflicts with prayerful discernment and restorative intent
- Maintain clear classroom expectations and partner with parents in student growth
- Ensure that Whitefield students are known, loved, and supported
We seek to partner with parents who share the classical vision of education that inspires students to love learning. Our approach brings out the best in students who are willing to engage deeply.
Your Family's Commitment:
- Encourage your children to engage respectfully and wholeheartedly in classroom life
- Promote student perseverance, curiosity, and responsibility
- Realistically evaluate and share insights about your child’s academic, social, and emotional needs
Our Commitment to Your Family:
- Offer top-tier academics, arts, athletics, and extracurricular activities that prepare your children not only for college but for flourishing lives
- Provide a safe, structured, and joyful learning environment
- Support students with age-appropriate expectations and guidance
Whitefield parents are the primary disciplers of their children, actively supporting their child’s education at home and cultivating Christian virtues. We are committed to supporting parents in this endeavor through each stage of their child's Whitefield journey.
Your Family's Commitment:
- Stay informed and engaged in your child’s progress and development
- Create home rhythms that prioritize rest, reading, and worship
- Encourage a healthy balance of academic, extracurricular, and family life
Our Commitment to Your Family:
- Keep parents updated through timely and transparent communication
- Model and support whole-child formation rooted in Christ
- Walk with students and families through growth, transitions, and challenges
Whitefield is a classical learning community that fosters meaningful friendships among students and families. While we don’t require parent volunteer hours or have large fundraisers, we do have a parent culture that prioritizes participating in their children’s education - giving time and financial resources as they are able.
Your Family's Commitment:
- While we don't require volunteer hours or have large fundraisers, we encourage families to engage in school life through events, volunteering, and giving as each is able
- Value relational involvement in the school community
- Support the mission of the school and invite friends to consider Whitefield Academy for their children
Our Commitment to Your Family:
- Cultivate a vibrant school community where families feel known and valued
- Foster a culture of hospitality, encouragement, and mutual support
- Provide consistent leadership and clear direction rooted in our core values
We partner with families who are committed to investing in quality Christian education that not only leads to academic success but forms the whole student as a person of virtue and wisdom. Our inclusive model of tuition and fees enables all students to try new activities of interest. We also offer need-based financial aid so that more families can have access to a top-tier Whitefield education.
Your Family's Commitment:
- Prioritize Christian education as a key family investment
- Plan responsibly for the cost of tuition and related expenses
- Communicate proactively about financial concerns when they arise
- Support the Whitefield Fund to enable improvements and growth according to your family's ability
Our Commitment to Your Family:
- Maintain transparency in tuition structures and financial processes
- Offer financial guidance and support when possible
- Steward school resources with integrity and long-term sustainability in mind
If our Portrait of a Partnership resonates with your family, we invite you to take the next step.
As you search for the right school fit for your children, we invite you to schedule a visit today. Our team would love to meet you and answer any questions you may have!
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Ways Whitefield Parents Get Involved!
Whitefield Academy does not require volunteer hours, but we are blessed with a culture of parent involvement. We understand each family has different seasons and capacities to be on campus. If you'd like to participate in school life (and we hope you do!) there are so many ways to get connected.
- Attend chapel
- Join a reading circle
- Go on class field trips
- Drive for our annual Serve Day
- Pray with Whitefield in Prayer each week
- Help with class parties
- Join a Parent Teacher Fellowship team
- Enjoy our annual daddy/daughter event or mother/son Royals game
- Join your children for lunch
- Serve concessions at athletic events
- Decorate our lobby and chapel for Christmas
- Participate on school board committees
- Help with annual events like Fall Fest
- Bless teachers with appreciation treats
- Mulch or weed the garden on school work days
- Enjoy parent social gatherings
- Help with our annual book fair or used uniform sales