Seventh-day Adventist education goals for students are:
- Learn about God and His character through Bible study.
- Develop a personal friendship with Jesus Christ.
- Recognition as a member God’s family, and the value of fellowship.
- Develop a Christian character, which is a unique possession for eternity.
- Learn from teachers who exemplify Christian character, and are companions with the students in work, study, and recreation.
- Learn to communicate with God, to recognize His providential leading, and to cooperate with His power to resist evil and live a Christ-centered life.
- Learn in a school atmosphere where Christian virtues are valued, practiced, and accepted and where self-motivation and cooperation are esteemed over competition and rivalry.
- Acquire the basic academic skills and body of knowledge needed for life, and be challenged to develop thought and decision-making processes to the highest level.
- Learn the physical, mental, spiritual and social laws of their being, and achieve a balance of their principles.
- Develop natural talents and accept the value and dignity of labor.
- Become a productive and worthy citizen of their community and country, respecting the rights and privileges of others.
- Increase knowledge and appreciation of different cultures.
- Accept in a personal sense the mission to participate in giving the Gospel to the world in preparation for the soon return of Jesus.
Guam Adventist Academy now includes a chapter of the National Honor Society for the first time next school year in our academic repertoire. Students in the NHS will be able to take advanced courses, fulfilling the requirements of the NHS and acquiring unique skills academically. For more information about the National Honor Society at GAA, see our NHS link.
