Statement of Faith
The members of this corporation adhere to the following beliefs:
The divine inspiration and consequent authority of the whole canonical Scriptures.
The doctrine of the Trinity.
The doctrine of the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles, His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, His bodily resurrection, His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and His personal return in power and glory.
The fall of man, his consequent moral depravity, and his need of regeneration.
The atonement through the substitutionary death of Christ.
The doctrine of justification by faith.
The present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a holy life.
The resurrection of the body, both in the case of the just and the unjust.
The eternal life of the saved and the eternal punishment of the lost.
October 21, 1964
Philosophy Statement
The educational philosophy of Morrison Academy is based on truth as revealed by the Holy Spirit in God's Word, the Bible, and in God's creation, the world around us. God created and sustains all things through His Son, Jesus Christ; therefore, the universe and all life are dynamically related to God and exist for the purpose of glorifying Him. To this end, man was uniquely created in God's image with the capacity to know and respond to Him personally and voluntarily. Man, a sinner by nature and choice, cannot honor God. Only by receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord can man glorify God by doing His will, which is the ultimate purpose of man's life.
Therefore, the ultimate purpose of Morrison Academy is to facilitate the student's spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social and physical growth so that the student can glorify God. This growth comes from integrating Biblical truth and educational knowledge and applying the synthesis to life situations.
Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit the most vital factor in the process of education at Morrison Academy is the teaching faculty. In the process of education they are models to love, inform, innovate, motivate, direct, encourage, discipline and evaluate. To be appropriate models, they must be born again Christians and committed to Morrison Academy's philosophy of education in both life and profession.
Morrison Academy's authority for Christian education is delegated from God through parents and in accord with human authority.
John 8:32, II Timothy 3:16-17; Romans 1:20; Revelation 4:11; John 17:3; Romans 3:10-12, 20; Romans 10:9-10; Matthew 6:10; Ephesians 4:14-15; Titus 2:14; James 1:22, 2:8; Romans 8:9; II Timothy 2:2; Philippians 3:17; John 3:7, 14-18; Colossians 3:20, Romans 13:1.
Revised by the Board of Trustees June, 2001
Mission Statement
Morrison Academy exists to meet the educational needs of the children of missionaries throughout Taiwan, helping fulfill Christ's commission to go into all the world. Morrison seeks to provide a Christ-centered school culture where all students, from missionary and non-missionary families, experience a Biblically-integrated quality education. Therefore, Morrison structures learning so that students may develop the knowledge, discernment, and ability to dynamically impact their world as Christians.
Exists to meet the educational needs of the children of missionaries
"Exists to meet the educational needs of the children of missionaries throughout Taiwan" indicates the primary focus of the school. The needs of the mission community determine school direction and development.
"Meet the educational needs of the children of missionaries" determines that Morrison will strive toward this goal through the provision of a variety of educational services. These may include home schooling assistance, satellite schools, and campus sites. Morrison Academy, in conjunction with the Taichung Campus secondary program, will assist with locating housing or may provide housing for students whose parents do not reside in Taichung.
"Educational needs" means that Morrison also seeks to provide programs for students with diverse learning needs as resources are available. These may include programs for students with special educational needs or limited English proficiency and for those who could benefit from advanced studies and the development of gifts and abilities.
Christ-centered school culture
A "Christ-centered school culture" indicates that Morrison Academy is basically an academic/educational environment where all of the planning, programs and activities are to be designed to reflect the knowledge that God is in charge of all things and we are responsible to Him. Since the Bible is His Word, Biblical principles and values are Morrison's base. In light of this, Morrison strives to develop a school culture that is loving, nurturing and discipling.
All students
"All students" is inclusive of the children of missionaries and non-missionaries, and indicates that non-missionary students are a part of the school and that all students will be treated equitably and with respect. Morrison recognizes the diversity of the student body and will seek to be culturally sensitive to the students from countries other than the United States. However, Morrison Academy's curriculum will follow a United States curricular model.
Experience
"Experience" indicates that students are actively engaged in learning.
Biblically-integrated, quality education
"Biblically-integrated" indicates that Morrison integrates Biblical principles and values throughout the school.
"Quality education" insures an intentional recruitment and hiring of qualified Christian staff and a continuing development of academic and professional excellence in the programs and teachers. "Quality education" seeks to provide a balance of academic and extra curricular activities. "Quality education" encourages instructional sensitivity considering individual academic needs leading to college preparation, lifelong learning and preparation for life.
First approved by the Board of Trustees -- May, 1994
Reviewed and revised -- May 7, 2002
Vision for Our Learners
[A Statement of School-wide Learning Expectations]
The vision of the Morrison Academy educators is that a maturing Morrison student will,
As a spiritual discerner,
appreciate who God is and His provision for reconciliation through Jesus Christ
integrate Biblical principles and values into life situations
accept his/her self worth as God's creation
As an effective communicator,
read and write skillfully and purposefully
demonstrate competence in speaking and listening
contribute to groups collaboratively with interpersonal skills
As a rational and critical thinker,
analyze, interpret, evaluate, and synthesize concepts within various contexts
utilize mathematics to problem-solve effectively
create original products and works with high standards
As a life-long learner,
maintain intellectual curiosity
utilize the scientific inquiry method
utilize technology appropriately
As a moral and ethical citizen,
make ethical decisions from a Biblical perspective
respect persons of other ages, races, cultures, faiths, and values
demonstrate self control in attitude and behavior
As a steward of quality of life,
serve others generously and compassionately
maintain disciplined health habits
appreciate the performing and visual arts
First approved by the Board of Trustees -- June, 1998
Revised by the Board of Trustees -- March, 2003
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