SCHOOL HISTORY
Mt. Olivet SDA Junior Academy (MOSDAJA) was started in 1938 in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leon J. Carroll Sr. from Dania, Florida. At that time, the school consisted of one teacher and a few students, many of whom eagerly traveled by foot from Ft. Lauderdale to Dania to learn. The school’s enrollment increased and soon was relocated to Ft. Lauderdale under the leadership of Elder S. C. Miles. With guidance and grace from God, the school has nurtured students for more than 70 years
MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of the Mt. Olivet SDA Junior Academy to prepare young people academically, spiritually, physically, and socially with a true knowledge of God through study and service; thereby preparing them to become productive and effective citizens for this world and the New World to come.
VISION STATEMENT
Mt. Olivet SDA Junior Academy (MOSDAJA) is committed to delivering a God-centered, results-oriented education, in an environment that is safe, nurturing, and conducive to learning. The school aims to prepare students to perform academically through a strong curriculum that is aligned with Adventist Christian principles and national standards.
To accomplish this vision, we will:
- Develop spiritual growth in our students through the study of God’s Word
- Introduce a Code of Honor program that increases students’ awareness of themselves, respect for friends and family, and that fosters school pride
- Increase student engagement in the community through service learning opportunities
- Prepare students to live in a global society by providing an education that supports and embraces the diversity of all people through cultural awareness, respect, and appreciation of others.
- Utilize innovative instructional methods to foster lifelong learning and to enhance student achievement in the areas of math, science, technology, and reading
- Develop programming that enhances student knowledge and awareness of the arts (i.e. drama, music, etc.); enhances the acquisition of skills and furthers their application to all areas of students’ academic and personal lives; and cultivates student performance through self-expression and creativity
- Promote healthy living practices and lifestyles through nutrition and physical fitness programming
- Implement programs in the learning community that foster parent, teacher, and community collaboration
- Measure student performance and academic growth through a variety of assessments and students’ improvement on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills Test
- Improve the academic growth of all students by motivating lifelong learning and promoting academic excellence.
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