In the pursuit of educational excellence and in accordance with our Mission Statement, we believe that acquiring the eye of the tiger by becoming academically acute is one of the pillars of SMLCA. Focus has become a very important word in education today. In a world of instant gratification and a multitude of distractions, students find it increasingly difficult to stay focused and on task. Consequently, students will receive extensive training in organizational and study skills in addition to establishing appropriate goals and how to attain them.

Academic excellence is the combining of an experienced and enthusiastic faculty with an exciting and energetic program. SMLCA aspires to be innovative yet always fundamentally sound. The core curriculum of math, science, English, history, foreign language and Bible must never waiver in its importance of establishing the solid foundation for academic excellence. Jesus said a wise man builds his house on a rock (Matthew 7:24). The core curriculum will always be the rock of educational excellence.

With small classroom settings, SMLCA will provide extensive communication between students, teachers and home. Timely feedback is essential for insuring effective accountability. In addition to their classroom teacher, each student will have an Advisor that will closely monitor their progress and provide communication to home. It should be noted, however, that levels of accountability should in no way diminish the burden of the student to accept full responsibility for their performance.