TRUTH
We put Christ at the center of life.
TRANSFORMATION
We catalyze students’ faith to become leaders in their local community.
TRANSPARENCY
We strive for authenticity in relationships among children, parents, the local church and staff.
What We Offer
Faith-based learning classes bring students closer to Jesus and knitted to family.
At Bridge Christian Academy, we prioritize spiritual growth by providing opportunities for service projects, outreach, chapels, and worship. We place significant emphasis on learning through a biblical lens in all areas, and foster spiritual development through individual class teachings as well as inviting local guest pastors to lead chapel services.
Bridge has the oversight of our church partner, which has a strong and longstanding relationship with the community. Our board is well aligned with the church as well as the community at large.
Our learning approach shifts away from traditional textbooks and worksheets to living books, songs and scripture which foster a love for diving deeper.
Learning goes beyond Language Arts and Math. We place a strong focus on Biblical literacy and application, scripture memory and recitation, poetry, artist study, hymns, composer study, nature study/science and notebooking. Students who receive their lessons at Bridge are extremely well rounded.
Students receive instruction two days per week on campus, in alignment with the church’s mid-week schedule. The rest of the time, your family schedule reigns!
We create an empowering environment for parents, enabling them to actively participate in and contribute to their children’s spiritual and educational journey effectively.
OUR VISION
Our mission is to act as a bridge that fosters connections between the home and the community, and guiding both towards a Christ-centered life. We firmly believe that true learning is more than just the transmission of information—it is a transformative journey. With Christ at the core of our campus days, classes, curriculum and worldview, our vision is to ignite faith within our students and mold them into community leaders who embody love, authenticity, and truth.
Key Distinctives
Bridge is a blend of Classical and Charlotte Mason methodology and pedagogy. This is conveyed in scripture memory/recitation via song, a four year history cycle woven with rich literature, artist and composer study, narration and an emphasis on time outdoors.
Families of any size can grow together. By teaching certain subjects together instead of separately, we create a more harmonious experience, fostering peace and cohesion. We place a strong focus on Spiritual discipleship on campus as well as at home.
Community is key! Bridge families are called to homeschool but also LOVE the neighborhood and local community.
We create various opportunities for spiritual growth through service projects, outreach, chapels, and worship. The Bible holds a central place in all parts of our day, rather than being treated as an addendum.
Living books and the Bible serve as the foundation of learning, replacing traditional textbooks and worksheets. Much the learning received is due to the interaction with peers and those who sacrificially pour so much into teaching them.
We have strategically mapped learning strategies to accommodate a four-day week, rather than spreading out subject matter across five days, allowing for a bit more sabbath time!
Our aim is to empower parents in creating an enriching and fulfilling learning experience at home due to the richness we bring on campus. We strive for our families to feel successful rather than feeling like failures or taskmasters.
Statement of Belief
We believe in one God existing in triune quality: the Father (God), The Holy Spirit, and the divine personhood of Jesus.
As a collective, we acknowledge Jesus as the necessary sacrifice, paving the way for a personal relationship with God and providing the atonement for our sins, leading to eternal salvation. We not only honor Jesus for the exemplary life He lived as God incarnate, as documented in the Bible, but also for His divine nature that inspires us to live counter-culturally and authentically. We strive to create a community that reveres His name and reflects His compassionate heart.
Our belief in the authority of the Bible drives us to intentionally study and internalize its teachings, recognizing it as God’s letter to humanity—a sacred source where we can encounter Him most profoundly.
We understand that as professing Christians, our spiritual growth is refined through relationships within our community. We humbly embrace this transformative process together, seeking to align our lives with those whom God has placed in our midst.
With utmost dedication, we commit to raising our children in a manner that instills a deep understanding of God’s truth, teaching them to honor and obediently follow His teachings. Our goal is to equip them to discern His voice amidst the clamor of society.
We believe this calling extends beyond our individual homes. It is part of a larger purpose to manifest God’s Kingdom here and now. As parents, we recognize our role in nurturing our faith, contributing to the healing and vitality of future generations.
Together, we embark on a journey of faith, seeking to honor God, follow Jesus, and empower our children to become faithful stewards of His truth, bringing healing and strength to our ever-evolving faith community.
Enrollment Timelines
- Registration is Rolling & First Come/First Serve
- July 1: First Tuition Payment ($385) & Materials Fee due ($100 per semester)
- August 1: Second Tuition Payment
Important Information & FAQs
Families enrolled in Bridge are taking part in a unique and collaborative partnership Bridge and a local church that has served the community for many years. Bridge is centrally located in San Diego and allows for two days of a drop off experience within the local church. There will be an emphasis on enriching field trips on homeschool days to bolster the current learning objectives and other various ways to build connections with peers and their families.
Bridge meets in alignment with church activities and scheduling in the middle of the week, while leaving the rest of the week and weekend to your home rhythms. Parents are expected to guide and facilitate learning, but Bridge highly values life-long learning, spiritual transformation and meaningful engagement at home and within the community.
Yes, lesson plans will be provided as a guide, but with a priority placed on an engaging spiritual and academic experiences at home. Some work on home days may be preparing for the upcoming campus days, especially in regards to Bible and science. When parents enroll their student(s) at Bridge, they are the primary educator. Bridge seeks to come alongside families for spiritual and academic support.
The yearly tuition is $3,850 per year to be paid in ten payments from July 1st until April 1st. Tuition is a yearly commitment and should you choose to withdraw, a 45 day notice of withdrawal is required.
Curriculum varies based on age level, but we place an emphasis on spiritual growth and development (we teach through a Christ focused lens in all we do), living books/literature and interactive learning.
We seek to take some of the “overwhelm” off your plate! That means messy, (but still Christ-centered) science, engaging history projects, hands-on learning, group problem-solving, and rich discussions about the Bible and its relation to History, Literature and Writing.
ABSOLUTELY! The main inspiration for this program came from a need amongst the local community and neighborhood to grow deeper in roots while also desiring a more holistic and realistic framework for home with many kids. Bridge families see the long-game of family style discipleship and spiritual growth being the main focus, instead of a week full of worksheets and busy work. The beauty of Bridge is the ability to adapt as you need for YOUR family. We hope to provide you a framework that guides and directs you as a parent, but allows for freedom and flexibility. This is a program built with multiple kids and multiple ages in mind.
Bridge, along with our church partner, are supporters of the local homeschool community. In tandem, we seek to provide ample time for spiritual growth and connection. Due to our structure, parents retain the primary responsibility for their student and need to be familiar with homeschooling requirements at the local and state level. If using Bridge, your student will need to either be enrolled in a homeschool charter program (such as Pacific Coast Academy or Freedom Academy) or you as the parent will need to file a Private School Affidavit. There are a litany of resources regarding this matter, and the first place we recommend you visit is https://hslda.org/legal.
Yes, students wear uniforms when on campus. This allows our staff to easily identify students that are enrolled at Bridge. Our guidelines are simple: gray, white, navy or hunter green polo shirts, and khaki or navy pants/skirts/shorts/jumpers. We also have a fun plaid!
No, we do not request any medical files for the students.
We serve children from Primary to Upper Elementary ages, but also provide a rich context for parental growth and connection via moms in prayer, chapel services, worship and service projects locally.