Strong foundations
Elementary
- Phonics-based reading
- Caring classrooms
- Music and physical education
Clarkston, Michigan
Offering a Life Worth Living.
A Christ-centered academy helping students grow in wisdom, character, confidence, and academic strength from the earliest years through high school.
SCA Eagles1972
Year founded
40
Acre campus
6w-12
Children served
50%
Tuition support underwritten
Academics
A school path that feels personal, spirited, and serious.
SCA pairs rigorous classroom expectations with teachers who know the students in front of them. The redesign brings each program forward with clear next steps for parents.
Confidence for the next step
Middle School
- Junior high choir
- Band for grades 5-8
- History, math, art, and science
Prepared for what comes next
High School
- AP level courses
- College trips
- Speech, yearbook, and fine arts
A life worth living
Chapel
- Regular chapel services
- Biblical worldview
- Student activities and service
A Message from the Principal
Take a few minutes and meet our principal.
Before you tour the campus or fill out a single form, hear it in his own words: what a year at SCA actually looks like, what the staff is aiming for in every classroom and chapel service, and why families across Clarkston and Oakland County keep choosing this school.
Mr. Patrick Wagner
Principal | HS Educator
Cultivating a brighter tomorrow
History and philosophy
Rooted since 1972. Built for families right now.
Springfield Christian Academy began when Dr. Paul Vanaman and Dixie Baptist Church followed a calling toward Christian education. Today the school and The Children's Ark serve children from 6 weeks through twelfth grade with a unified, Bible-based approach.
Christ-centered philosophy
Bible-based curriculum
Established in 1972
College preparatory program
Pre-School - 12th grade classes
40 acre scenic campus
Student Life
More than classes on a schedule.
Fine arts, athletics, chapel, camps, robotics, and traditions give students room to discover gifts and learn faithfulness in public.
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Junior and senior high camp
Presented as a living part of campus culture, with clear photos, dates, and parent-friendly details.
Homecoming and Spirit Week
Presented as a living part of campus culture, with clear photos, dates, and parent-friendly details.
Fine arts competition
Presented as a living part of campus culture, with clear photos, dates, and parent-friendly details.
Varsity and junior high sports
Presented as a living part of campus culture, with clear photos, dates, and parent-friendly details.
Track and Field Day
Presented as a living part of campus culture, with clear photos, dates, and parent-friendly details.
FRC Springfield Robotics Team
Presented as a living part of campus culture, with clear photos, dates, and parent-friendly details.
Admissions
A New Adventure Awaits.
Tuition and financial aid should be easy to understand. The new admissions section gives families one path for touring, applying, reviewing FACTS, and downloading the school calendar.
Upcoming dates
Aug 24-28
Staff In-Service
Aug 31
First Day of School
Dec 24
Christmas Eve Service
Feb 14
Valentine's Day
SCA partners with FACTS Grant and Aid for financial aid evaluation, while Dixie Baptist Church underwrites nearly half of tuition costs for each child.
Plan a visit
Come see a school day in progress.
A brochure can only say so much. Spend an hour on the 40 acres, sit in on a class, and meet the people who would spend the next school year with your child.
Tell us about your student
One short form — a grade, a good time of day, and anything you'd like us to know before we meet.
We call you back
The office reaches out to set a time that fits your schedule, usually within a school day.
Walk the campus
See real classrooms mid-lesson, meet the teachers your student would have, and get every tuition question answered face to face.
8585 Dixie Highway, Clarkston248-625-9760
Faculty and Staff
Experienced people, easier to meet.
The current staff page has strong information. The full redesign turns it into a polished, photo-forward directory with roles parents can understand quickly.
Mr. Patrick Wagner
Principal | HS Educator
Mr. Jim Adams
Vice Principal | Athletic Director | HS Educator
Mrs. Anna Fleck
SCA Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Kim Clark
School Secretary
Miss Heather Vanaman
Director: The Children's Ark
Miss Jennifer McKenna
Ark: Assistant Director
Mrs. Carol Rinehart
1st Grade Teacher
Mrs. LouAnn Holzer
2nd Grade Teacher
Mrs. Rebecca Rowan
2nd Grade Teacher
Mrs. Nancy Grant
3rd Grade Teacher
Mrs. Tina McClaran
4th Grade Teacher
Miss. Abigail Molina
5th Grade Teacher
Mrs. Rory Adams
6th Grade Teacher
Mrs. Angela Fleck
Elementary Music
Mrs. Annie Allen
Elementary Physical Education
Mrs. Julie Jackman
JH History Educator
Mrs. Rebecca Harless
JH Mathematics | JH & SH Art | JH & SH Physical Education
Mr. Jason McClaran
CAD Fusion Educator | Robotics
Mr. Kevin Moore
JH/SH Educator | History Teacher
Mrs. Laurie Moore
JH/SH Science Educator