Our academy’s foundation was built with a strong commitment to rural education and serving our local community.

SCA is a PreK-8 public school authorized by the University of Southern Indiana.

Mission

To instill education in an innovative manner, honor rural opportunities and responsibilities, serve as a model for others, and develop servant leaders with a passion for lifelong learning

Vision

Create and maintain small, vibrant schools in our communities which serve as hubs for community activities in addition to providing a rural, place based, world class education

What Makes Us Different

Rural Classroom

The outdoor classroom is the perfect place to pique a child's curiosity and help them discover the bigger ecological picture. By supporting our primary curriculum with Outdoor Adventures, students will enjoy a more engaging classroom and enjoy experiences not commonly found in other schools.

Steam Projects

Students will participate in challenging STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Mathematics) projects. From building structures with jelly beans to making flutes from straws, simple exercises can reinforce big ideas while being lots of fun!

Student Exemplars

We strongly believe in strengthening our students' character by combining community engagement and academic learning. Each student will have a record that documents not only their scholastic achievements, but how they’ve helped their community through projects. Reviewing exemplars with families will help us build a habit of positive growth for our students.

Tailored Education

We understand that students’ educational needs are different and all must be guided toward subject mastery and enabled to perform. As students master a subject, they will receive increasingly advanced material. We will also give targeted instruction to those who need additional assistance.

Personal Library

An important part of lifelong learning is the ability and willingness to read a wide variety of texts. We're excited to help students better define and understand their own principles through the study of diverse subject matter. Students will leave our care with a selection of written materials.

House System

House systems serve as a family-like environment and positive reinforcement to decrease bullying. Comprised of both staff and students across multiple grades, students will retain their same house for the entire duration of their time at SCA. Through weekly house meetings, students will be given opportunities to develop leadership skills while creating an inclusive environment.

6 pillars of character. Each pillar is a different color and has a character trait listed. Blue is trustworthiness, yellow is respect, green is responsibility, orange is fairness, red is caring, and purple is citizenship.

    • Be honest in communications and actions

    • Don’t deceive, cheat, or steal

    • Be reliable; do what you say you’ll do

    • Have the courage to do the right thing

    • Build a good reputation

    • Be loyal to your values

    • Keep your promises

    • Treat others with respect and follow the Golden Rule

    • Be accepting of differences

    • Use good manners, not bad language

    • Be considerate of the feelings of others

    • Don’t threaten, hit, or hurt anyone

    • Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements

    • Play by the rules

    • Take turns and share

    • Be open-minded; listen to others

    • Don’t take advantage of others

    • Don’t blame others carelessly

    • Treat all people fairly

    • Do what you are supposed to do

    • Plan ahead

    • Be diligent

    • Persevere

    • Do your best

    • Use self-control

    • Be self-disciplined

    • Think before you act

    • Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes

    • Set a good example for others

    • Choose a positive attitude

    • Make healthy choices

    • Be kind

    • Be compassionate and show you care

    • Show empathy

    • Express gratitude

    • Forgive others and show mercy

    • Help people in need

    • Be charitable and altruistic

    • Do your share to make your home, school, community, and world better

    • Cooperate

    • Get involved in community affairs

    • Stay informed; vote

    • Be a good neighbor

    • Make choices that protect the safety and rights of others

    • Protect the environment

    • Volunteer

Meet Our School Board

Trent Osmon, President

Trent Osmon, President

Brian Rainey, Vice President

Brian Rainey, Vice President

Sam Martin, Secretary

Sam Martin, Secretary

Albert Cross, Trustee

Albert Cross, Trustee

Jimmy Dean Coffey, Trustee

Jimmy Dean Coffey, Trustee