Brief History

In 1997, Bishop Jonathan and Pastor Victoria Sebastian founded JCSGO Christian Academy with one teacher, Mrs. Cynthia Cambri-Genon, and 12 pupils. The school opened on July 7, 1997, offering complete preschool education in a small room.

Soon after, the first-grade level was introduced, led by Mrs. Elva Macaraeg and Mrs. Jean Bustamante. With 54 students, classes moved to a two-story building. As enrollment grew, the school expanded and in 2004, DepEd granted recognition. JCA produced its first high school graduates in 2008, followed by a revised mission and vision.

In 2016, the school launched its Senior High program with courses in ABM, HUMSS, Home Economics, and ICT. The first Senior High batch graduated in 2018.

Today, JCA is still committed to carry on strong programs of Christian education, communication, social services and leadership. The school is in a constant state of evolution, striving to be a more dynamic and growth-oriented institution.

Institutional Goals

The over-all goal for JCA graduates is that they will embrace Christ, and their lives will reflect Christian leadership and stewardship. The ultimate goal is achieved as students attain the following:

Toward spiritual and moral development

• Understand that the Holy Scripture, including its basic doctrines and precepts, is God’s revelation of Himself and is His intended standard for faith and living
• Have a personal relationship with Christ.
• Grow in the experience and application of Christian faith.
• Exhibit ethical and moral application of a biblical world view in all areas of personal life as well as national and global concerns.
• Embrace biblical excellence in the pursuit of education as a means of being good stewards of the gifts that God has given them.
• Understand good stewardship towards creation and financial resources.
• Develop servant-leadership skills through modeling and mentoring..

Toward academic and intellectual development

• Acquire well-rounded knowledge as means of knowing and understanding God more fully.
• Commit to developing their God-given intellectual potential through all areas of study.
• Possess a comprehensive command of communication skills (both macro and micro).
• Acquire critical and creative thinking abilities.
• Value the journey of life-long learning as a whole person.

Toward physical and social development

• Attain a character quality of respect for oneself, others and a life together in service to others, nation and global village.
• Recognize that their bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and that Christ is honored through attaining physical health and wellness.
• Embrace a strong work ethic and derive satisfaction from participation in social and community service.

Educational Philosophy

JCSGO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (JCA) affirms the authority of the Scripture as the highest truth. The Bible is inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God. Teachers seek to integrate Biblical truth into each subject being taught.

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
Luke 5:22

The scriptural account found in Luke 2:52 indicates that Jesus grew in a four-fold way. He grew mentally in wisdom, physically in stature, spiritually in favor with God and with men (socially). Each aspect of growth was important. Education at JCA seeks to develop the total child – holistically fortified: spiritually, mentally, physically, and socially. A Christian education is a total education, and it begins in the spiritual aspect.

We believe that a proper relationship between family, church, and school is essential to education. It is the responsibility of the parents to teach and train a child. JCA, as a ministry of the church, is an extension of the educational process at home.

JCA is committed to leading the children and their families to a restored relationship with God, to producing graduates with exemplary faith, character and competence, and to developing influential servant-leaders and global change