Veritas Christi Hybrid Academy

Quotes

Quotes from students

  • Angela Landerholm, Valedictorian, Class of '23: Loving what I put into my years here made me love what I got in return; the self-discipline, the life lessons, the memories, and the relationships. I’m proud of my learning here and feel satisfied that I’ve met my potential. The discipline it took in the past to read long chapters, study complicated concepts, and challenge my beliefs led to the freedom I have now through my confidence in my understanding of the world and life. Don’t waste these years trying to be perfect; just work hard and enjoy the process. It’s painfully easy to lose sight of what matters most in life which is learning how to love others through loving Christ. It’s been easy for me to love Christ in this school because even if I had wanted to, I could never get away from Him. I owe so much to my teachers for leading by Godly example and my classmates for always reminding me of Christ’s wonderful sense of humor. All of you are lights of Christ’s love and I felt it just being around you. I felt God’s love in this school and that’s because of all of you teachers, parents, students, and siblings. You all make this school great. Thank you so much for everything.
  • Catherine Newburn, in 9th grade: "Veritas is a place that feels like home, where you belong. The people there feel like family. It's enjoyable to have developed relationships with everyone at the school. I feel like I know more than just the text book. I want to learn the people as well!"

Quotes from parents and teachers

  • "Veritas Christi Hybrid Academy is a wonderful institution! Not only have my kids attended, but I’ve also had the opportunity to teach, and found both the students and staff to be a delight. As a Protestant, I’ve especially appreciated the warm, yet vigorous conversations between students and faculty alike. I know that my children have grown in their understanding of their own faith as they’ve encountered others that differ from them in their beliefs. If you are looking for a challenging, yet delightful school, give VCHA a try!" - Rev. Brian E. Belh
  • "My work with both history and literature classes at the high school level at Veritas Christi Hybrid Academy have been among the most satisfying teaching experiences of my life. My students are prepared, engaged, and excited about our shared inquiry. The classical curriculum is rigorous and well-rounded. And the administrators, teachers, parents, and students all form a true community of learners. I highly recommend Veritas!" - Margie Schafer, Literary Scholar and Historian
  • "I do not have words to express how thankful we are for Veritas. Bless you for having the courage to start a school." - Laura Peterson, parent of two VCH students
  • "Veritas Christi is a teacher's paradise. I want to invite my retired friends to teach here. These are good kids and good students. Because of small class sizes, I can give them attention all the time." - Mike Smith, Geometry teacher
  • "Hybrid schools offer a true community learning experience, with collaboration between parents, teachers, and students. Public and private schools are predominantly teacher-led, whereas homeschooling is parent-led. Hybrid schooling is a partnership. For example, one such hybrid school, Veritas Christi Hybrid Academy, holds monthly parent-teacher meetings called 'Community of Learners' where parents and faculty together discuss in a group setting what is working well in the school and what needs improvement." - blog by Kirsten Belh, parent
  • "For as far back as my memory goes, I have wanted to teach, but my career path veered into the field of Genetics. After my retirement from the healthcare field, God granted my desire and Veritas Christi Hybrid and I found each other. This school is a hidden treasure for students and parents. The structure allows for teachers to truly get to know their students, their strengths, their weaknesses, their style of learning and adapt the curriculum for each one child so that they can realize the wonderful creation that they are. Knowing each child personally and developing a relationship with them is truly a blessing in my life." - Liz Drog, teacher

There are several Scriptures and quotes that capture elements of who we are at Veritas Christi.

  • I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. - John 10:10b
  • His divine power has given us everything we need for a Godly life through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. Through these He has given us His very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature. - I Peter 1:3-4a
  • Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father apart from me.” - John 14:6
  • "A Christian boy or girl can learn mathematics, for example, from a teacher who is not a Christian; and truth is truth however learned. But while truth is truth however learned, the bearing of truth, the meaning of truth, the purpose of truth, even in the sphere of mathematics, seem entirely different to the Christian from that which they seem to the non-Christian; and that is why a truly Christian education is possible only when Christian conviction underlies not a part, but all, of the curriculum of the school." - J. Gresham Machen, Education, Christianity, and the State, p. 81
  • “Modern man listens more willingly to witnesses than to teachers, and if he does listen to teachers, it is because they are witnesses.” - Evangelii Nuntiandi
  • When Your words came, I consumed them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear Your name, Lord God Almighty. The Lord said to me, “If you bring forth the precious without the vile, and speak worthy words, you shall be my mouthpiece.” - Jeremiah 15: 16,19