Thank you for visiting Pinnacle Classical Academy’s blog!

For our new readers, I would like to briefly introduce PCA and the people who are behind the school. PCA is an independent, classical Christian school led by a Board of Directors. The Board of PCA is comprised of parents who desire to establish a school that will glorify God through the Christ-centered, classical training of children. Their hope is that the future graduates of PCA will be students who are instilled with a lifelong love of learning, equipped for service in love to God and man.

The Board started meeting early last summer (2009) and in September I was hired as PCA’s Director of Development. Together we began working to lay the foundation for Little Rock’s first classical, Christian school. PCA has held four informational meetings and is beginning to find like-minded individuals who are excited about partnering with PCA. More informational meetings will be held this spring.

Currently, PCA’s Board is working diligently to secure a location for the fall 2010 opening. PCA’s curriculum committee is in the midst of surveying and selecting the curriculum for each subject. Recently, PCA released both its student and employee applications. Though many tasks lay ahead of the Board, it is exciting to offer a new educational opportunity for Little Rock families and to see the many ways that the Lord is providing for the needs of PCA.

We encourage you to peruse the past articles on our blog, as you will find more information about classical, Christian education, as well as other helpful resources. We would love to talk with you individually and to send you more information about PCA. Please contact us at 501-240-9080 or pinnacleclassical@gmail.com.

Excelsior ad Dei Gloriam!

~Holley Peters, Director of Development

Student Admissions Packets Now Available

If you would like to receive a student admissions packet, please email us at pinnacleclassical@gmail.com. First Round Applications will be due March 8th and decisions will be made by the first week of April. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Spring Informational Meeting

PCA will host a spring informational meeting on Tuesday, February 23rd, at 7:30pm. The meeting will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church, located at 1 Covenant Drive, 72211. Our keynote speaker will be Mr. Peter Baur, Director of Admissions and Events at Westminster Academy in Memphis, TN. Mr. Baur has over 30 years of experience in private school education, and he previously served as the Director of Institutional Advancement for Westminster Academy. In addition to his experience as an education professional, Mr. Baur understands classical, Christian education from the perspective of a parent. His son recently graduated from Westminster Academy as a member of the class of 2009.

Student Admissions Packets and Employee Application Packets will be available at this meeting, and we will be updating you on the progress of PCA. We hope that you will make plans to attend this special evening. Please contact us if you would like more information.

Employee Applications Now Available

Applications for employment are now available. We are seeking to fill the following positions:

Part-time Headmaster
Part-time Latin Teacher
Part-time Secretary
Kindergarten Teacher
First/Second Grade Teacher (classes will be combined)
Third/Fourth Grade Teacher (classes will be combined)
Possibly a Fifth/Sixth Grade Teacher (classes will be combined)

If you are interested in applying for any of these positions, please contact us via email (pinnacleclassical@gmail.com) or phone (501-240-9080) and we will mail an application packet to you.

Year-End Giving Opportunity

As we approach the end of 2009, we are reminded of God's abundant provision for PCA, and we are grateful for the task He has set before us. As you consider your year-end giving opportunities, we ask you to remember PCA. If you are interested in helping PCA move forward through financial support, please contact us. Donations must be received or postmarked by December 31st to qualify as a 2009 tax-deductible donation.

Pinnacle Classical Academy
P.O. Box 251732
Little Rock, AR 72225-1732
501-240-9080
pinnacleclassical@gmail.com

We are excited about the plans God has for PCA in 2010, and we are so thankful for your continued support.

PCA Hosts Its First Public Meeting

On Tuesday, October 27th, Pinnacle Classical Academy hosted its first public informational meeting in the fellowship hall of Covenant Presbyterian Church. We entered the evening with nervous anticipation, wondering who would come and what kinds of reactions we would have towards starting a new private school in Little Rock. We left the evening with excitement and enthusiasm over what God is doing through the birth of Pinnacle Classical Academy. The Lord blessed us with a great crowd of interested, like-minded individuals who are bearing the responsibility to train their children to love the Lord their God will all their heart, soul, mind, and strength.

We are thankful for the many generous women who provided delicious desserts for the evening! We were also blessed by our keynote speaker, Mr. John Hodges - founding board member of Westminster Academy in Memphis, TN. Mr. Hodges clearly expressed the need for change in modern education, and he explained how classical, Christian education trains a soul to love that which is worth loving and to become eternal students of the person of God - not just intelligent individuals suited for a temporal vocation here on Earth.

PCA's Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dr. Marcus Moody, shared how he and his wife, along with board members David and Mary Peery, arrived at the decision to begin founding Pinnacle Classical Academy. He also shared the many ways that the Board has already seen God opening doors for PCA and blessing its efforts. His talk was a great reminder of the providence and sovereignty of God.

Overall, PCA's first public meeting was a wonderful night, full of excitement and anticipation. If you were unable to attend the meeting but are interested in PCA and in classical, Christian education, we will soon be posting the audio recording from Tuesday night's events. Check back soon to listen to Mr. Hodges' and Dr. Moody's talks.

PCA will be hosting other opportunities to share its vision for classical, Christian education in Little Rock. We plan to host another public informational meeting early in 2010, and we will have other gatherings scheduled between now and then. Keep checking our blog for up-to-date information on these events. And, as always, please feel free to contact us if you would like to talk individually about classical, Christian education. We would love to meet you!

The Name of the School Is...

When we embarked on this idea of founding a classical school in Little Rock, we realized that we would need to come up with a name. After considering several suggestions, we narrowed the choices to two names: Providence Classical Academy or Pinnacle Classical Academy.

Unanimously, our founding board has decided to name the school Pinnacle Classical Academy. “Pinnacle” captures not only the name of a landmark in the Little Rock area (Pinnacle Mountain), but it also describes what we desire for our future students – for them to reach their full potential academically as they seek a close and authentic walk with God.

Soli Deo Gloria

Soli Deo Gloria is the Latin phrase that means "Glory to God alone," and as we commence with efforts to found a Christ centered classical school in Little Rock, Arkansas, that is the chief guiding vision. Educating our children is noble and to be desired, but all must be for the glory of God. He is worthy of our praise, and the training up (Prov. 22:6) of children is meant as an offering acceptable and pleasing to Him, though we know that only the finished work of Christ can ultimately satisfy God the Father.

Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:
For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.
Prov. 23:10-11

Whenever this chronicle might be read, if it so pleases God to make anything of this notion of a school, let it be remembered and unaltered that it was and is done "Soli Deo Gloria!"