Mission Statement

Partnering with families to classically educate and disciple our sons and daughters to lead and serve others for the glory of God.

“Train up a child in the way he should go,
And when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6

Christian Worldview

Historically, scientifically, and morally our intent is to present truths as recognized by the Bible. God’s word will be our standard against which all academy objectives will be measured.

Our leadership conduct is to be that of one seeking to please Christ our Lord, knowing it is to Him that we will ultimately answer. We expect our students to reflect a Christian attitude as well, that should be demonstrated in everything that they do from personal academic excellence to sportsmanship to modest attire.

As an organization founded on biblical beliefs, all board, faculty, staff, and student families profess faith in the Bible as God’s holy, authoritative, inerrant word. 

Fortis Statement of Doctrinal Beliefs

At least one parent must genuinely agree with and sign the statement of faith to qualify for admission. In addition, students in the 6th through 12th grades must also sign a statement of beliefs. 

We believe the Bible to be the only inspired, infallible, authoritative, and inerrant Word of God and we adhere to its orthodox interpretation regarding all matters of faith and practice including, but not limited to, the sanctity of human life  beginning at conception, the definition of marriage being between one man and one woman, the nature of gender being binary and rooted in biological origins, and the imperative nature of salvation in Jesus Christ alone.

We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.

We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful people, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.

We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.

We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.

We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.

We adhere to the Nicene Creed which says “We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten not made, one in being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; by the power of the Holy Spirit he was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered, died, and was buried. On the third day he rose again in fulfillment of the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified.
He has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come.

Amen.”

Classical Instruction

Fortis Academy has adopted the classical approach to education.  It’s a rigorous, language-focused, methodical way of learning that insists all knowledge is interrelated and should be presented accordingly.

The directive of a classical education involves the trivium approach. Around the turn of the fifth century, educators began to notice three key milestones in a child’s development that made a systematic appeal to learning opportune. The first stage, known as the Grammar Stage, involves the mastering of the basics through fact absorption and repetition. By sixth grade, adolescents graduate to the Logic Stage where they have the intellectual capacity and natural tendency to wrestle with the various facts that they have acquired. Lastly, and building on the first two phases, the Rhetorical Stage comprises the high school years. Here, students express themselves in their endeavors by formulating original and eloquent arguments and defenses.

The “classics” themselves refer to the contributions of “great thinkers” as well as influential societies throughout history. They are necessary studies that serve as building blocks for the advancement of mankind and enable generations to participate in the “great conversation”.

University Model: Parent Partnership

At Fortis Academy, students will attend school at a maximum of three days per week. Their at home assignments are completed on off-campus week days freeing their evenings for family and extra curricular activities.  Parents at Fortis Academy are involved in their child’s education on an academic, spiritual, and community level.  Parents supervise their children on off-campus days to complete their assignments, teach them the word of God and His impact on this world, and help to facilitate programs within Fortis.  In 2006, the average American elementary student spent 78 minutes completing their homework every evening. That is in addition to spending the entire day at school, for five days of the week. Recent studies have shown that excess homework not only fails to produce better test results, but damages children’s interest in learning.

At Fortis Academy we take seriously the delegated responsibility placed upon us by parents—to provide students with a Bible-based, character-focused education that will prepare them not only for college but also promote a healthy relationship with Jesus Christ. Still, we cannot do this without parents taking an active role in the discipleship of their children. Whether it’s working with a younger child at home when not in school, or closely monitoring an older child to ensure his or her success, Fortis Academy works best when parents understand and accept the role given to them by God.

We also welcome parents to become involved at Fortis Academy and use their God given talents to help enrich the overall school experience.  If you are creative or great at planning, we welcome you to help plan school events and social activities.  If you are a sports fan and enjoy working with youth, we encourage you to be involved in our sports program as an assistance coach.

Working together, it is our hope to glorify the Lord, encourage the parent, edify the student, and jointly produce future leaders with servants’ hearts.