In early 2005, Howard and Melissa Davis were grappling with what to do with their daughters’ education. They had heard great things about the Magnet Schools in Shreveport, but they had friends who had graduated from the Magnet program but in the process had lost their faith in Christ. The more that they looked into this, they realized that this was a national trend (one that is still growing) of churched kids going to public schools and losing their faith. As they looked around, the private schools did not offer the mix of discipleship and strong academics that they were looking for, so they contemplated starting a school that would be aimed primarily at nurturing students who would above all else learn to trust, love, and live for Jesus in all of life, while receiving an education that would rival or exceed what the Magnet program was offering, all the while nurturing a love for learning that even the Magnet program struggles to nurture. So they had an interest meeting in February 2005 to pitch their idea, and 30 families showed up. After the meeting, 15 families wanted to be part of such a school. So a board was formed.
Six months later, in August 2005, the school started as Shreveport Classical Christian School with 17 students at Broadmoor Baptist. A year later, students began to meet as a full-time school at First Baptist Bossier under the name Providence Classical Academy. In 2010, when enrollment had reached 100 students, property was purchased on Old Brownlee Road, Howard was hired as Head of School, and the first building was constructed. Since then, two additional construction projects have been completed, giving Providence extensive facilities that house the current student population and long-term will serve as the Lower and Middle School building. Since 2010, enrollment has increased to nearly 500 students, the first classes of seniors have graduated, and exciting plans to construct a High School building are on the horizon.
Vision Drives Providence
A vision for students. A vision for our city. A vision for the glory of God.
Providence was started out of a deep burden for our city and our country. We saw a vacuum of organizations investing in developing leaders and positive vision. In this vacuum, Providence is transformative in what we are doing. The direction of any city, state, or country is shaped by its leaders. What is going to build the sort of leaders that are needed to make Shreveport-Bossier into the sort of place we long for it to become? Providence is seeking to nurture these sorts of leaders through our classical and discipleship-oriented education.
Providence has grown and is having influence precisely because of our narrow vision: developing Christ-centered, classically-trained leaders who will serve the Lord and our community well. This vision has been the fuel that has drawn families to our school and has drawn great teachers willing to sacrifice their lives to pour discipleship and academic engagement into our students.
Providence Classical Academy seeks to pursue the glory of God and the good of His people by providing a classical and Christian education founded upon a Biblical worldview, which equips students to know, love, and practice the Truth and challenges them to strive for excellence as they live purposefully in service to God and man.
At the heart of this mission is the vision that we have for the student who will be developed at Providence Classical Academy: lifelong learners who develop into Christ-centered leaders, who will fully engage both heart and mind to know and serve God. We want our students to have a relationship with God through Christ that is exhibited in every area of life and culture.
What's the primary aim of Providence?
Why the rapid growth and how might that connect with what you are looking for in a school for your student?
Providence has had a single-minded focus of seeking to produce students with strong minds and passionate hearts, who are going to live zealously for the glory of God. In this, we have a strong desire to see our students nurtured to be leaders who will be equipped with the skills, wisdom, and godliness to effectively influence their families, neighborhoods, businesses, and communities in a way that will help to strengthen the Kingdom of God and His mission wherever they land.
Every school asks for you to invest 13 years of your child’s life towards their future.
What is the aim of the education?
Years ago, Aristotle realized that much of what is called education is misnamed: “Educating the mind without educating the heart is not education at all.”
Providence is seeking to shape your child to love learning, to love the Lord, and to love people.
Wondering if Providence is a good fit for your family? Schedule a visit.
4525 Old Brownlee Road, Bossier City, LA
Phone: 318.820.9465 | Fax: 318.742.3379 | Email: office@pcabossier.org
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY:
Providence Classical Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational, admission, tuition assistance, or employment policies, or any other programs administered by the school.