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Awakening
Christian
Academy


A Christ-centered, Creative, Classical Education

Grades 3–12  ·  Smithfield, Rhode Island

The Mission


Awakening Christian Academy provides a Christ-centered, creative, classical education that cultivates virtuous living, classical learning, and Christian leadership — forming the whole student in the way of Christ.

The Education


“A school in every parish.”

John Knox John Knox

The Campus


The grounds of Awakening Church offer bright classrooms, a gymnasium, production studio, theater, soccer field, and a playground — a safe, secure, and beautiful place to learn and grow.

GymnasiumTheaterRecording StudioSoccer FieldPlayground

Why Classical


We train students to love God with heart, soul, and mind. The same classical model — the Trivium of grammar, logic, and rhetoric — formed some of history's greatest minds: John Adams, William Shakespeare, Winston Churchill, C.S. Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.

We don't ask only "what do we need today?" but "what have we always needed?" — equipping children who can read, write, reason, and speak well, rooted in a biblical worldview.

  • A 4-day hybrid modelFour days on campus and a partnership day at home — the rigor and community of school with the formation of home.
  • Grades 3 through 12One school, one mission, from the early grades through graduation.
A classical schoolroom — the timeless tradition of learning

The Team


Pastor David de la Cruz

Headmaster
Master of Theological Studies — Liberty University

Shannon Santes

Director of Curriculum
B.A. Psychology, Minor in Theology — Providence College

Olga Lindsey

Director of Admissions
B.A. Spanish & Education — Bridgewater State University

Experiential Learning

The Classroom Without Walls


Studies show that children learn best when they are immersed in the world around them. That’s why we are committed to helping students step into the places where history happened, where art hangs, and where science lives. Monthly field trips are built into our core curriculum, turning learning into lasting memories.

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The Curriculum


Our curriculum is rooted in the classical Christian approach — fostering wisdom and virtue through literature, history, mathematics, science, and the arts. An integrated approach encourages critical thinking and lifelong learning, empowering students to become engaged citizens who love to learn.

Strong Foundation

A rigorous academic curriculum rooted in the truth of a biblical worldview — a solid foundation in both faith and knowledge.

Christ-centered Leadership

Forming virtue and character — wisdom, courage, honor, compassion, and servant leadership.

Critical Thinking

Time-tested methods that equip students to analyze, evaluate, and articulate ideas in writing and speech.

Faith & Learning Integrated

Faith woven through every subject, so students see the truths of Christ in every aspect of life.

Committed to the Local Church


Awakening Christian Academy is committed to training children who deeply love the local church. Participating families demonstrate active membership in their local church. We are not a replacement for your church, but a partner in the growth and discipleship of your child.

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