About
Wesleyan Academy
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.”
WESLEYAN ACADEMY is a private, non-profit, evangelical Christian school in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, owned by the Puerto Rico District of the Wesleyan Church. The Academy was founded in 1955 by Wesleyan missionaries. English instruction is offered from pre-pre-kinder through twelfth grade. As a Christian school, Bible classes and chapel services are an integral part of the program at the Academy. Special Spanish Language (SSL) courses are offered to speakers of Spanish as a Second Language. In addition, we offer physical education, music, choir, art and computer instruction, beginning in Primary School. Study skills orientation, extra-curricular activities including league sports, and other services are available to our students.
The enrollment of a student in Wesleyan Academy confirms the parents’ and student’s willingness to accept and abide by the policies, rules, and regulations of the Academy. Visit our Resources section for details.
II Timothy 2:15 NIV
Our Vision
To produce Christian leaders for Puerto Rico and the world through a comprehensive program of academic and spiritual excellence in developing:
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Character
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Discipleship
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Scholarship
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Leadership
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Service
Our Mission
Wesleyan Academy seeks to encourage and enable students to pursue a redeemed life of personal faith in Jesus Christ, marked by a lifestyle of service and leadership, developed in the context of a Christian, college preparatory, English language instructional experience in grades Pre- pre-Kinder through twelve.
Philosophy
WA is committed to meet the educational, spiritual, and emotional needs of its students in a Christian environment that strives for academic excellence. Its highest aim is to guide students to know and accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and to develop a lifestyle that is based on biblical principles, while cultivating leadership and service that will guide them in becoming productive members of society.
Core Educational Values
The Wesleyan Church believes in one God, who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and the Savior of all men and women who put their faith in Him alone for eternal life. We believe that those who receive new life in Christ are called to be holy in character and conduct, and can only live this way by being filled with the Lord's Spirit. We believe in the Bible and seek to establish our faith and actions on its teaching. We believe God wills for people everywhere to know Him and that the purpose of the Church is to tell the world about Christ through its worship, witness, and loving deeds.
The following are terms descriptive of who Wesleyans are and why they do what they do. They describe the "soul of the Church":
Biblical Authority:
The Bible is the highest source of written authority for God's plan for His people; it reveals how to live out that plan, individually and corporately. Beliefs, practices, priorities are to be anchored in clear biblical teachings.
Christlikeness:
Jesus Christ is the defining feature of God's will for all humankind. In Christ is found the highest and most practical meaning and clearest example for holy living or godliness. Christ is both example and strength as Wesleyans pursue integrity, excellence, faith, hope, and love.
Disciple-Making:
Making disciples is a clear mandate from Christ. This requires a strong focus on evangelism and training in spiritual growth and holy living. Done effectively, this will produce and promote growth and health in and among the churches.
Local Church Centered:
The denomination exists to serve local congregations. Local churches are the most fundamental and strategic points of evangelism and discipleship. The challenge of the denomination is to keep finding the best ways to serve and strengthen congregations.
Servant Leadership:
Wesleyans respect leadership that is placed over them, while realizing that the authority and effectiveness of spiritual leadership is not primarily bestowed, but earned and manifested by a loving and willing heart of obedience that serves God and mankind gladly. Wesleyans desire to be leaders in serving.
Unity In Diversity:
There is intrinsic value in every person. Unity becomes all the more important and beautiful in the light of the wide ranges of difference in personality, culture, race, talents, and perspectives. Loving each other eliminates devaluation and deprivation of life to one another.