I marvel at the ability of many Americans to turn a deaf ear to the obvious social engineering occurring in public schools today. Please understand that I do not wish to engage in hyperbole nor am I a great fan of "conspiracy" theories. Hyperbole and conspiracy theories aside—the reality of social engineering has once again arrived in the great state of California and eventually will be coming to a public school classroom near you....
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School Messenger - February 2008
Editor's Note:
In your introductory letter of AOP's latest catalog you wrote: "Our purpose at AOP is to make your Christian school a success!" I am writing to attest to that remark.
As a new school (having previously limited our work to summer day camp and year-round preschool and kindergarten levels), we searched through many, many educational materials. Some were simply outdated, others too denominationally rigid, and most simply of a lower level of excellence than which we could accept. We knew God was challenging us to develop a school for the children in our communities which would far surpass the knowledge base of our public systems, and even of the private schools in our region. We also had to make it very affordable, since our target communities are from the poorest corner of the poorest county in our state. After reading more catalogs than I care to remember, I contacted AOP....
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In your introductory letter of AOP's latest catalog you wrote: "Our purpose at AOP is to make your Christian school a success!" I am writing to attest to that remark.
As a new school (having previously limited our work to summer day camp and year-round preschool and kindergarten levels), we searched through many, many educational materials. Some were simply outdated, others too denominationally rigid, and most simply of a lower level of excellence than which we could accept. We knew God was challenging us to develop a school for the children in our communities which would far surpass the knowledge base of our public systems, and even of the private schools in our region. We also had to make it very affordable, since our target communities are from the poorest corner of the poorest county in our state. After reading more catalogs than I care to remember, I contacted AOP....
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The two conversation topics we are always warned not to mention at family gatherings are religion and politics. Since you are blessed to teach in a Christian school, hopefully religion is covered, but what about politics? Why not take advantage of this presidential election year to help your students learn about and possibly become active in our country's most crucial process.
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AOP is excited to introduce Switched-On Online — a revolutionary, media rich online curriculum. Switched-On Online is a web-based learning environment that can be used through any internet connection and browser by using a personal computer (PC) or a Macintosh. Any internet connection, any browser, and any operating system can be used to access this curriculum 24/7. Available for grades 3-12, Switched-On Online offers 5 core subjects and over 15 electives. Contact your School Support representative at 877-688-2652 for further information on how Switched-On Online might be implemented in your school!
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Youth in today's culture often lack direction and motivation. If the mission of your school is to train Christian leaders who will impact the next generation, then you should make the decision to participate in the Northwest Student Convention to be held at George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon, on May 6-9, 2008.
Your school has an opportunity to be a part of something very exciting which will give your students direction and purpose, plus build excitement for their Christian faith as they encounter a vision of something bigger than themselves. They will be challenged to reach for a goal and develop God-given talents which often lay dormant. With over 100 events in academics, creative arts, music, platform, and athletics, every student will be challenged to refine his talents and gifts and use them for future ministry. This event will emphasize planning, preparing and practicing, while pursuing character qualities which will positively influence today's culture and future generations....
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Your school has an opportunity to be a part of something very exciting which will give your students direction and purpose, plus build excitement for their Christian faith as they encounter a vision of something bigger than themselves. They will be challenged to reach for a goal and develop God-given talents which often lay dormant. With over 100 events in academics, creative arts, music, platform, and athletics, every student will be challenged to refine his talents and gifts and use them for future ministry. This event will emphasize planning, preparing and practicing, while pursuing character qualities which will positively influence today's culture and future generations....
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