We provide families in the Lakeway area the option of a Christ-centered and classical education for their child. We serve as an extension of the family in training children toward academic excellence and spiritual growth. Foundational Biblical principles and worldview are integrated into all academic disciplines. A classical education trains children to think holistically, logically, and analytically. Students learn to respond with confidence and grace to the secular, pluralistic philosophy pervading our culture. Classical curriculum fosters a love of learning and prepares the child for future success.

Statement of Faith:
We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. Jesus Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and was born of a virgin, Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into Hades, and on the third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into Heaven, where He sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From Heaven He shall come to earth again to judge the living and the dead. We believe in the Holy Spirit, one holy Christian church, the communion of all true saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the gift of everlasting life.

The Apostles Creed

On God
We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He is omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient. He is the Creator, Sustainer, and Governor of everything that has been made. (Genesis 1:1; Exodus 20:2-3; Isaiah 43:1, 7, 21; Revelation 4:11, and 5:9-10)

On Jesus Christ
We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. (Luke 1:34-35; John 1:1, 14; 3:16-18; 5:17-30, 36-47; Acts 1:9-11 and 2:22-36)

On the Holy Spirit
We believe in the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in those who have received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. He bears witness with our Spirit that we are children of God and joint heirs with Christ. He helps our weaknesses and makes intercession for us. (Romans 8:9-11, 16-17, and 26)

On the Holy Scriptures
We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God, and as such it is the final authoritative rule for faith, life, and standards of education. (Psalm 119:160; John 16:13; and 2 Timothy 3:14-17)

On Salvation
We believe that because of Adam’s sin all mankind is in rebellion against God. For the salvation of lost and sinful men regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely necessary. Salvation is by grace through faith alone and faith without works is dead. (Romans 5:8, 12-21; 8:1-11; 2 Corinthians 5:9-10; Ephesians 2:8-9; and James 2:18-26)

On the Resurrection
We believe that Jesus Christ rose from the dead after three days. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; those who are saved to the resurrection of life, and those who are lost to the resurrection of damnation. (Matthew 28:1-10; Mark 16:1-20; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-31; and Revelation 20:11-15)

Mission and Core Values:

Mission Statement
Cornerstone Academy’s mission is to partner with families in equipping students to achieve spiritual maturity and academic excellence by providing a Christ-centered, classical education, so they will adopt a Biblical worldview, thinking and living their lives in a manner that brings glory to God.

Core Values

I. Supremacy of Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the beginning and end of all we think and do. We recognize Him as the Source, Center and Head of all. He has been given authority by God the Father to rule over all and every knee will one day bow to His Lordship. We believe that we exist for God’s glory and that man is inherently sinful and in desperate need of the salvation offered by Jesus Christ through His atoning death. Each child is encouraged to enter by faith into a relationship with Jesus Christ and grow in their knowledge of and relationship with Him. This includes daily submission and surrender of the entire self to His authority and leadership, recognizing His sovereign right to rule pre-eminently over us. Students are taught to submit all areas of their lives to Jesus so they might experience the joy and fullness of a daily relationship with Him. Colossians 1:15-18

II. Authority of the Bible
The foundation for all we teach and do is the inerrant, infallible, authoritative Word of God. We seek to build within each student a Biblical Worldview, taking our definition and standard of truth from the Scriptures. The Bible itself is a central subject in the academic curriculum. Further, Biblical truths are integrated into the learning experience of all subjects. Students learn how to process information and draw conclusions in the context of Biblical truth, leading to a life that glorifies God. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

III. Partnership with families
We believe that God has given parents the ultimate responsibility for the education of their children. We serve as an extension of the home, partnering with parents and serving families in the intellectual and spiritual discipleship of their children. We believe that God has created each child as unique and worthy of our utmost attention. Further to our partnership with families, we seek to bring God’s light, grace and truth to our broader community. Deuteronomy 6:6-7

IV. Academic excellence
We have adopted a Classical approach to education. We believe that the holistic approach personified by the Classical model is exceptionally outstanding in preparing the student to retain knowledge, think logically and analytically, communicate effectively and succeed in living out God’s calling on their life. Within that context, every teacher is passionate about their subject and has exceptional qualification to perform their role with excellence. High academic standards are maintained for each student, with the expectation that each can succeed. Every child is encouraged to maximize his/her learning potential and develop a lifelong love for learning. 2 Timothy 2:15

V. Cultivation of Christ-like character
We believe that education is not just about training the mind with knowledge, but also training the heart. Students are taught to love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love their neighbors as themselves. As students grow in their relationship with God, they will glorify Him through their interactions with others. A student's relationships with fellow students, parents, and teachers will be Christ-centered and edifying. We recognize the role of the Holy Spirit in the development of Christ-like character in the student. Key virtues that are fostered include honesty, respect for authority and others, self-discipline, courage, compassion, service, responsible stewardship, perseverance, good citizenship. 2 Peter 1:5-8

Building Blocks:

• Students are encouraged to achieve Christ-likeness, responsibility, integrity, respect, and service attitude. Colossians 1:10
• The Bible is the ultimate authority over all learning. 2 Timothy 3:15-17
• The Trivium provides the framework for a classical educational program. Proverbs 2:1-5
• Teachers model, inspire, and motivate students toward excellence as they demonstrate the character of Christ. 2 Timothy 2:15
• Parents are key to spiritual and educational development of children. Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Christ-Centered:
Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6
Cornerstone Academy purposes to bring glory to the Lord Jesus Christ by assisting parents in the Christian education of their children. As an extension of the Christian home, we desire to assist families in bringing the child into a personal relationship with God and in fostering his or her spiritual growth. To this end, we train children in Scripture memory and daily study of the Bible. All subjects, at all levels, will integrate a Biblical foundation and worldview. Further, it is a mission of the teachers and administration to teach and serve students and families in a manner that demonstrates the character of Christ. Through these means, Cornerstone Academy will equip students in all areas of their educational development to discover and fulfill God’s purpose for their lives. Cornerstone Academy seeks to:

• Encourage every child to begin and develop his relationship with God the Father through Jesus Christ. Matthew 19:13-15 and 28:18-20
• Teach all subjects as parts of an integrated whole with the Scriptures at the center. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
• Provide clear models of Christ-likeness through the examples of our staff members. Matthew 22:37-40

Classical Education:
Classical Education is about equipping children for the future with what has been proven successful in the past. The classical approach focuses on the time-honored “tools of learning”, a phrase coined by 20th century Oxford author Dorothy Sayers. The roots of classical learning can be traced back to the Greeks, just before the time of Christ. The classical emphasis in built on a three-fold approach called the trivium. The three foundational academic categories are grammar, logic, and rhetoric. The trivium corresponds to the three basic stages of a developing child.

The Grammar Stage
The student learns the basic skills of reading, writing, and mathematics. Children K – 5th grades are naturally good at memorization, and the grammar stage takes full advantage of this fact. This forms the foundation from which all other subjects can be approached.

End result: Student becomes knowledgeable.

The Logic Stage
The student studies formal logic and argumentation. Students 6th – 8th grades have a natural argumentative tendency, which if properly channeled will enable children to think and draw their own conclusions based on facts.

End result: Student becomes a thinker.

The Rhetoric Stage
The student learns how to give expression to thoughts. In the high school years, self-expression is very important. The student who is classically trained will be able to communicate their thoughts with eloquence and clarity.

End result: Student becomes articulate.

By following the path of development that children naturally take, classical education teaches “with the grain” and equips students to master the art of learning. Classical Christian education can be summed up this way: the trivium provides the framework of learning, Scripture and classical curriculum furnish the core content, and Biblical truth is the fixed point of reference.