ABOUT US

Dr. Victor T. Curry

Senior Pastor/Chancellor

Dr. John McKinney

Trustee Emeritus, New Birth Baptist Church.

Ms. Maureen Bethel

Former Board Chair

Dr. John A. McKinney Christian Academy was a vision for more than 10 years before it began in 2004. Since the planning stages, it was dubbed as JAM Christian Academy, in honor of Dr. John Albert McKinney, a faithful educator, founding member and active leader of New Birth Baptist Church. As a beacon in the community, Dr. McKinney not only served with Miami-Dade County Public Schools as an educator and administrator but as a professor for Nova Southeastern University. Dr. McKinney believed that eduction was the key to success and a better future. Embodied with the same beliefs, Dr. McKinney inspired Bishop Victor T. Curry, to begin the planning of a Christian school that would represent the community of South Florida.

Our philosophy is rooted in the holy Scriptures and affirms respectively, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6

“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31

We are dedicated to maintaining the highest level of scholastic standards. We are fully committed to providing in a rich and academic environment, which will encourage every student strive to attain excellence. Children reach their highest potential if they have a healthy appreciation of their self-worth.

We deem it imperative that our curricula incorporate a program which emphasizes Christian values and academic excellence. The curricula embraces the concept of developmentally appropriate education and evaluation.

Our commitment to education and developing a child includes:

Our goal is to produce:

JAMCA’S STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT

All parts were adapted from the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida and Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida.

Standards of Ethical Conduct assures safe, efficient, and harmonious operations, and to fully inform employees of their responsibilities in this regard. Our school values the worth and dignity of every person, the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, acquisition of knowledge, and the nurture of democratic citizenship. Essential to the achievement of these standards are the freedom to learn and to teach and the guarantee of equal opportunity for all.
Our primary concern is the student and the development of the student’s potential. Employees of JAMCA will therefore strive for professional growth and will seek to exercise the best professional judgment and integrity.

JAMCA will ensure that all non-instructional and instructional staff, consultants, and volunteers (all known as JAMCA representatives) complete training and abide by the agency’s Standards of Ethical Conduct.The following standards apply to all programs and special projects:

Concern for the student requires that:

JAMCA representatives shall make reasonable effort to protect the student from conditions harmful to learning and/or to the student's mental and/or physical health and/or safety.
JAMCA representatives shall not unreasonably restrain a student from independent action in pursuit of learning.
JAMCA representatives shall not unreasonably deny a student access to diverse points of view.
JAMCA representatives shall not intentionally suppress or distort subject matter relevant to a student's academic program.
JAMCA representatives shall not intentionally expose a student to unnecessary embarrassment or disparagement.
JAMCA representatives shall not intentionally violate or deny a student's legal rights.
JAMCA representatives shall not harass or discriminate against any student on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, handicapping condition, sexual orientation, or social and family background and shall make reasonable effort to assure that each student is protected from harassment or discrimination.
JAMCA representatives shall not exploit a relationship with a student for personal gain or advantage.
JAMCA representatives shall keep in confidence personally identifiable information obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law.

Aware of the importance of maintaining the respect and confidence of colleagues, students parents, and the community, employees of our school must display the highest degree of ethical conduct.

JAMCA representatives shall maintain honesty in all professional dealings.
JAMCA representatives shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, disability or social and family background deny to a colleague professional benefits or advantages or participation in professional organization.
JAMCA representatives shall not interfere with a colleague’s exercise of political or civil rights and responsibilities.
JAMCA representatives shall engage in harassment or discriminatory conduct which unreasonably interferes with an individual’s performance or professional or work responsibilities or with the orderly processes of education which creates a hostile, intimidating, abusive, offensive, or oppressive environment; and further, shall make reasonable effort to assure that each individual is protected from such harassment or discrimination.
JAMCA representatives shall not make malicious or intentionally false statements about a colleague.
JAMCA representative engaged in the award and Administration of contracts or other financial awards will not solicit or accept gratuities, favors, or anything of significant monetary value from contractors or potential contractors.

The Administration’s Standards of Conduct are established for guidance of all employees. The following represents only a partial list of unacceptable behaviors and conduct, as a complete list of all possible violations would be impossible to record. Infractions will lead to corrective action up to and including discharge.

REPORTING MISCONDUCT

All Dr. John A. McKinney Christian Academy employees and administrators have an obligation to report misconduct by instructional personnel and school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student. Examples of misconduct include obscene language, drug and alcohol use, disparaging comments, prejudice or bigotry, sexual innuendo, cheating or testing violations, physical aggression, and accepting or offering favors. Reports of misconduct of employees should be made to the Principal/School Administrator:

Reports of misconduct committed by administrators should be made to the JAMCA Board of Director or the Office of the Founding Senior Pastor/Chancellor:

Legally sufficient allegations of misconduct by Florida Certified Educators will be reported to the Office of Professional Practices Services. Policies and procedures for reporting misconduct by instructional personnel or school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student are posted in the JAMCA’s reception area, on the bulletin board, in the policy manual, and on our website at www.jamchristianacademy.org.