AOA Blog
Perseverance is the word that best describes Carolyn Derden. Giving up is not an option for her, and this has been evident in all areas of her life. Even as a senior this year, she has not taken it easy but continues to work hard to finish up her academic career. Her teachers and staff here at AOA have noticed this trait in her, and this is one of the many reasons they chose Carolyn as the June student of the month....
Enjoy being a monthly subscriber to the AOA Today from Alpha Omega Academy? Let us hear your voice! We want to know how we're doing. What articles are your favorites? In what would you like to read more? Help us make this eNewsletter beneficial to you and others. Tell us what you think!
How can you help? Take a moment and give us your thoughts on what you like best and how we can improve by completing our quick eNewsletter Survey! Your answers are truly valuable and will help us maintain the highest quality eNewsletter, filled with information that's important to you.
Please take a moment to fill out the one-minute survey. We're looking forward to hearing from you!
How can you help? Take a moment and give us your thoughts on what you like best and how we can improve by completing our quick eNewsletter Survey! Your answers are truly valuable and will help us maintain the highest quality eNewsletter, filled with information that's important to you.
Please take a moment to fill out the one-minute survey. We're looking forward to hearing from you!
Alexander Alvonellos, a recent graduate of Alpha Omega Academy, is a hero. On May 20, Alexander was awarded the Georgia 2010 Youth Hero of the Year (Christopher Johnson Youth Character Award) because of his attempt to save a boy drowning in a retention pond. The incident occurred when Alexander was sixteen. Alexander heard the cry for help from the little boy's sister. After instructing the girl to call 911, he jumped in and attempted to find the boy. Unfortunately, the boy was not able to be saved. ...
Congratulations to all our Alpha Omega Academy graduates from the Dallas, Texas area! On May 7, 2010, fourteen AOA students graduated and enjoyed celebrating this accomplishment with friends and family.
...
...Whether Christian school students should study non-Christian literature is a controversial topic at times in conservative Christian circles. Parents and educators are understandably concerned that young minds might be corrupted by exposure to literature written from an ungodly perspective. Scriptures regarding personal holiness should cause us to consider this question seriously. "Pure religion," according to James 1: 27, includes keeping oneself "unspotted from the world." God commands us, "Be ye holy, for I am holy" (1 Peter 1:16). Some Christians have concluded that Christian schools should not allow students to study any literature written by non-Christians....
"I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing." (John 15:5)
Thinking about gardening this summer? Just think of how many lessons your student can learn from this activity! From biology to Bible, gardening provided our family more opportunities to learn truths than any other. Such was the case the year my son prepared to win the grand champion purple ribbon at the county fair with his homegrown vegetables....
Thinking about gardening this summer? Just think of how many lessons your student can learn from this activity! From biology to Bible, gardening provided our family more opportunities to learn truths than any other. Such was the case the year my son prepared to win the grand champion purple ribbon at the county fair with his homegrown vegetables....
Distance learning through Alpha Omega Academy® is a convenient, enriching learning experience! We're always looking for ways to help AOA families connect, share, and grow. To create this sense of community, we looked for a place where parents and students alike could come together, and we discovered the answer was right in front of us. An official AOA Facebook page is the perfect place for you to get news about AOA, be encouraged as a distance learning family, and talk with other families just like yours!...
A thirst for knowledge, a sense of maturity, and her faith in Christ are all phrases which describe Theadora Ross's personality. Selected as our AOA May Student of the Month, She has been enrolled in our academy for three years and has enjoyed the experience of being able to partake in distance learning. Her family chose AOA due to the negative influences in the public schools and the fact that they wanted a Christian school with a good reputation. ...
"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars."
-Oscar Wilde
In the English Department at Alpha Omega Academy, you will find some star gazers, including Mrs. Brauning, who includes the above quote from Oscar Wilde in all of her email communications. As is the case with many disciplines, I suppose, birds of a feather flock together, and we are no exception. One of the reasons we chose to be teachers is because we love books. We love words. We love reading.
Here are some of our teachers' favorite books and recommendations to enjoy during your summer. Many are classics that are worth looking into. Let your imagination grow with these summer time reading favorites!...
-Oscar Wilde
In the English Department at Alpha Omega Academy, you will find some star gazers, including Mrs. Brauning, who includes the above quote from Oscar Wilde in all of her email communications. As is the case with many disciplines, I suppose, birds of a feather flock together, and we are no exception. One of the reasons we chose to be teachers is because we love books. We love words. We love reading.
Here are some of our teachers' favorite books and recommendations to enjoy during your summer. Many are classics that are worth looking into. Let your imagination grow with these summer time reading favorites!...
Do you love your experience with Alpha Omega Academy? Want to share ideas on how we can improve? Soon you can. Look for AOA's Annual Survey invitation that's coming soon to your email inbox. You'll have the option to take a survey made specifically for an AOA parent or an AOA student, or you can share feedback from both perspectives!
Your opinions are valuable to us and will be evaluated closely for future improvements! Plus, you can effect changes that could help future enrolled AOA students and families too. When the opportunity comes, be sure to share your thoughts! No matter if you're new to AOA or been enrolled for many years, you're welcome to participate.
Stay tuned for further details, and keep an eye on your email inbox for AOA Annual Survey coming soon!
