Five Questions for Prospective Families

Choosing the right school

5 Key Questions to Consider

Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. At Imago Dei Academy, we believe education is a partnership between families, the church, and our school. To ensure that our mission aligns with your goals, we’ve outlined five key questions for prospective families to consider.

Is your family committed to Christ and His Church?

Although it is our prayer and expectation that our students grow and excel within the classroom, our first priority is for them to cultivate a knowledge, love, and fear of the Lord. Our aim is not just to graduate competent scholars, but to graduate scholarly Christians who seek to glorify God with their lives and who can persuasively communicate their faith. In order to accomplish this, we must partner with families who are committed to Christ and His Church. If what is being taught in the classroom is not being taught and lived out in the home, or vice versa, we will fail in our mission to raise up well equipped disciples.

Are you committed to training your child to live a virtuous life?

The four primary classical virtues are wisdom, courage, justice and temperance. Later, the church added the exclusively Christian virtues of faith, hope, and love, providing us with what we refer to today as the seven cardinal virtues. These virtues will not only be demonstrated by teachers and faculty, but also intentionally taught because growing in virtue is a part of growing in maturity in Christ. We believe that a child’s education is much more than just the input of information, it involves the shaping of the child’s heart.

Do you desire for your child to learn how to live under authority?

We aim to establish standards within the school that are loving and structured. We believe all children are created in the image of God and we deeply respect the uniqueness of their personalities. All children are prone to misbehavior on occasion, so we don’t expect anyone to be perfect (or even close). We do expect parents to support our teachers and administration as we lovingly but firmly discipline children who choose to violate school rules, just as you discipline your children when they violate your rules at home.

Do you value academics and a Christian work ethic?

Our curriculum will require intentional, focused diligence from both students and their parents. Parents will be called upon to be actively involved with their children as they do homework, especially at the younger grade levels. We believe that this individualized attention is a critical investment in a student’s future and prepares them for a lifetime of learning. We are serious about becoming an educational partner with families that desire to prepare their children for life.

Do you believe that the primary goal of education is to prepare students for a career, or is it to nurture a love of learning that will prepare them for any calling in life?

Some believe that the primary purpose of education is to prepare future workers for the marketplace. Classical Christian educators, however, understand that God has designed human beings to be curious, and to want to understand and organize the world around them. Through the classical model, students don’t just memorize facts for tests, but they learn to understand and think logically about the world around them and to express their thoughts creatively and persuasively. With the classical approach, students are not simply prepared to pursue a successful career, but the whole person is educated to pursue a satisfying life. As Neil Postman writes, “Schooling can be about how to make a life, which is quite different from how to make a living.”

To be imago Dei, then, gives reason for our sense of immortality, our role as vice regents of creation, our desire to master skills and disciplines, our inclination toward creativity, and our moral compass regarding right and wrong. Our common human realities find moorings in God himself.

J. Scott Horrell

Registration Process

Start Your Child’s Journey at Imago Dei Academy

Enrolling your child at Imago Dei Academy is a step toward a faith-centered, academically excellent education. We encourage families to start early, as spaces are limited.

Inquire

Reach out to us via phone or email to discuss your child’s needs and learn more about our academy.

Schedule a Visit

Set up a campus tour to experience our classrooms and meet our faculty. This visit is an opportunity for your family to ask questions and see our vibrant learning environment firsthand.

Submit Your Application

Select Apply Now to begin our online application process for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Parent Interview

Imago Dei desires to partner with Christian families who value discipleship in their home. The family interview is an opportunity for parents to learn more about us and our school.

Enrollment Confirmation

After receiving your application, our admissions team will reach out to begin the next steps of the admissions and enrollment process.

Ready to Apply?

Applications are open! Fill out our online application for the 2026-2027 academic year. Applications are accompanied by a $150 application fee.

Contact Us

Give us a call or reach out via email with any questions or to schedule a tour. Whether you are a prospective parent, current family, or partner, we would love to speak with you!

Let's Talk

Phone : (205) 265-1554

Email us

info@imagodei-academy.org

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00am - 2:00pm