School spiritual needs must be met

There are three main types of schooling: public, Christian and home schooling. This year, I have the privilege of attending Richmond Academy, a Christian school. Richmond Academy offers spiritual, academic and social advantages.

The spiritual advantage is that the word of God is taught in school. Every morning we have a Bible doctrines class.

We also pray and sing praises every day. The influence of God is in our other subjects as well. Even history is taught with the Christian perspective, something that will never happen in public schools. Health and chemistry quote scripture, which is also rather astonishing.

Another advantage is the academia. When one understands a topic, he should be al lowed to continue at his own pace. At Richmond Academy, that is basically how it works. We don’t take a week to learn a topic, unlike public schools. It is also much easier to learn in most classes, because of the absence pf loudmouths, who continuously believe that the teacher would like to hear their voices at 100 decibels or more. Also, the teachers can work with us one-on-one rather than one-on-21.

Having only seven kids in the high school with the rate gradually growing, Richmond Academy has few social problems. Who wants to be made fun of because of their excess, or lack, of intelligence? Here, there isn’t intellectual discrimination. One is just taught according to his ability, no questions asked. It is also easier to make friends because time is spent with everyone.

Although other advantages maybe present in the other two types of schooling, Richmond Academy, in my opinion, is the best and most appropriate way of schooling. With godly influence, high academic achievements and social friendliness, Richmond Academy is an excellent establishment, and I am proud to have the privilege of attending.

Patrick O’Neal, Richmond