Bob Hughes Christian Academy

Bob Hughes Christian Academy is a Christian school located at 55 Katipunan St., Cebu City, Philippines, that focuses on instilling biblical principles and core values into its curriculum. The school incorporates over 90 character traits and more than 100 memory verses each year into its teaching. It is administered by Curt and Arli Motsinger and was named in tribute to Rev. Bob Hughes, who founded Bible Baptist Church – Cebu City in 1957.

The academy follows the 12-year education cycle (K-12), offering strands such as General Academic Strand (GAS), Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Accounting, Business and Management (ABM), and Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) in Senior High School. It accepts applicants from like faith denominations and also from other schools using the SOT system or conventional schools without the Accelerated Christian Education curriculum. The school year was set to begin on August 24, 2020.

The school was founded in 1978 by Dr. Armie F. Jesalva, who sold his car to finance staff training, construction, and supplies when church funds were insufficient. It started with 80 students, including 20 in the Upper Level and 60 in the Lower Level, and later opened a pre-school named 'The Self Pronouncing Alphabet.' The school was granted recognition by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports a year after its organization.

The school is an accredited partner of the School of Tomorrow® Philippines and uses the Accelerated Christian Education® (A.C.E.) individualized learning curriculum. This curriculum is an individualized, non-graded program that places importance on building character and strengthening the spiritual life of children. The school also operates as one of the Educational Ministries of Bible Baptist Church - Katipunan, Cebu City.

The school's core values permeate the curriculum with over 90 character traits and over 100 memory verses every year. It aims to develop individuals with strong Christian impact on the community and offers holistic training designed to develop the spiritual and academic qualities of its students. The academy is developing an online portal to support services such as online enrollment, academic progress tracking, and billing.

The school is located at 55 Katipunan St., Cebu City, Philippines 6000. Visitors can contact the academy via the phone number (032) 422-0700 or the email address info@bobhughes.edu.ph. The school also provides a contact form on its website for messages.

The school accepts students who come from other schools using the SOT system and from conventional schools that do not have Accelerated Christian Education or the School of Tomorrow System. It also accepts applicants who belong to like faith denominations, provided the parents and the child adhere to the standards and policies of Bible Baptist Church and the school. The academy was originally founded to serve the educational needs of its members but expanded admission to non-church members.

The school's website states that it is making a difference and impacting lives through its educational mission. The administration, faculty, and staff strive for excellence in every area of the educational experience, remaining true to the founding principles by sticking to their clearly defined mission, vision, and frequently articulated core values.

The school was named Bob Hughes Christian Academy as a tribute to Rev. Bob Hughes, who founded Bible Baptist Church – Cebu City in 1957. The aim of putting up the school was to carry on the vision and legacy of Rev. Hughes, who wanted to have a Christian school that would train boys and girls of the church.

The school is one of the ministries of Bible Baptist Church and was originally founded to serve the educational needs of its members. It offers holistic training designed to develop the spiritual and academic qualities of its students, focusing on instilling God's Word, its principles, and precepts into the heart of its children.

The school is developing an online portal to cater to the various needs of its students, such as enrolling them online, seeing their academic progress, and checking payment or billing status. This platform is intended to serve students better through these upcoming features.

The school's core staff included Dr. Jesalva as principal, his wife Mrs. Liberty Jesalva as the Supervisor, and monitors such as Mrs. Sarah Soria, Mrs. Daisy Saja, and Miss Rafaelita 'Pie' Navaja. The school was organized and granted recognition by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports in 1978.

The school was founded in 1978 and has been operating since then. It has a history of overcoming financial constraints through the vision and faith of its founders, including Dr. Jesalva selling his car to support the school's operations.

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