Mission Statement:
The Floral Crest School is training students to : THINK Clearly, ACT Responsibly, Become life long learners, SERVE God and Our Community.
Our Philosophy:
The Floral Crest School is operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to provide a spiritually oriented education for children. A belief in the existence of the Creator God is fundamental in the philosophy of Seventh-day Adventist schools. We respect His divine authority and recognize His intervention in human affairs. We believe that true education develops the spiritual, mental, and physical powers of each student; preparing them for the joy of service in this life and for the higher joy of service in the life to come. To achieve this goal, we encourage each student to:
- develop a personal relationship with God and his fellow men.
- master the basic academic skills
- value labor, physical and mental, as the
- blessing God intended
- cultivate physical fitness, mental ability, and moral purity as the blessing God intended.
The Floral Crest School is operated in harmony with the guidance and direction of the Office of Education, North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. To learn more go to www.adventistedge.org
Our Goals:
- Acceptance of God – Surrender one’s whole life to God, develop a relationship with Jesus Christ, and allow the Holy Spirit to work in one’s life.
- Commitment to the Church – Desire to know, live and share the message and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist church.
- Interpersonal Relationships – Develop a sense of self-worth, skills in interpersonal relationships, an understanding of the responsibilities of family membership, and the ability to respond with sensitivity to the needs of others.
- Responsible Citizenship – Develop an understanding of cultural and historical heritages; affirm a belief in the dignity and worth of others; and accept responsibility for local, national, and global environments.
- Healthful, Balanced Living- Accept personal responsibility for achieving and maintaining optimum physical, mental, and spiritual health.
- Intellectual Development- Adopt a systematic, logical, and biblical based approach to decision making and problem solving when applied to a developing body of knowledge.
- Communication Skills- Recognize the importance of effective communication and develop the requisite skills.
- Personal Management- Function responsibly in the everyday world using Christian principals of stewardship, economy, and personal management.
- Aesthetic Appreciation- Develop an appreciation of the beautiful, both in God’s creation and in human expression, while nurturing individual ability in the fine arts.
- Career and Service- Develop a Christian work ethic with an appreciation for the dignity of service.
Floral Crest School is ACCREDITED through National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA). Accreditation from July 1, 2023-June 30, 2029, which is a six year accreditation the highest honor to be earned. The accreditation team was very impressed with our program on March 21-22, 2023 when they visited.
Students in Adventist schools…
…Outperform.
In a three-year study of 51,000+ students in Adventist schools (kindergarten through high school), researchers documented that they outperformed the national average. At all grade levels. In schools of all sizes. And in all subjects.
…Overachieve.
Additionally, researchers compared student performance on standardized tests with what would be predicted based on their Cognitive Abilities Test scores, and found they performed above what would be predicted.
…Gain more with time.
One of the most dramatic findings is that students who transferred to Adventist schools saw a marked improvement in test scores. Furthermore, the longer students are in Adventist schools, the better their achievements and abilities.
Alabama CHOOSE Act:
As a fully-accredited private school in Alabama, Floral Crest School is an approved provider for the Alabama CHOOSE Act through ClassWallet. Alabama residents may be eligible to have up to $7,000 per year paid for through the CHOOSE Act. Apply by March 31st, 2026 at https://classwallet.com/alchoose/.
Partners For Eternity Program:
Floral Crest School, in partnership with Southern Adventist University’s PFE grant program, has the opportunity to offer unique tuition assistance to our students. Through this service-oriented scholarship program, our participating students are paired with elderly adults in our community in a mutually-beneficial way.
Students in the PFE program, along with their parents, bring joy to the lives of senior citizens through fun activities such as visiting, reading, and playing games. When appropriate, they may also provide light housework. As the young people build generational bridges and learn the value of service, they also benefit from the wisdom and mentorship of the older adults. In the process, their time together helps finance the student’s Christian education.